User Manual
DecoRad® Floormate
DecoRad® Systems bv
Kruisboog 39B
3905 TE Veenendaal
The Netherlands
Phone: +31(0)318-550425
E-mail: info@decorad.com
www.decorad.com
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Preface
The DecoRad® Floormate is the ultimate tool for instantly curing floor coatings,
varnishes and oils. Its innovative use of UV can instantly cure up to 250 square meter
per hour (depending on the type of substrate, layer thickness and product).
UV has been used successfully for many years already for instantly curing inks, car
paints, glues and coatings. The DecoRad® Floormate is the result of the many years'
experience of DecoRad® Systems with on-site use of UV in combination with
coatings, varnishes and oils.
DecoRad® Systems has succeeded in providing the latest equipment and best
technology, which enables end-users to successfully cure industrial concrete
coatings as well as coatings for smooth VCT floorings.
DecoRad® Floormate
The new standard in on-site UV curing:
• 3000 Watt output
• 45 cm cure path
• Adjustable cure speed
• CE marking and TÜV certified (radiation)
• Direct dimming option (100% - 20%) of the lamp for extra long life span
• Compact, user-friendly and easily manoeuvrable (0˚ turning circle)
• Self-service package available - no downtime
• Attractive pricing
• Medium-pressure mercury lamp, at your choice ozone free or ozone building
This user manual provides the user with information about the safe usage and
maintenance of the DecoRad® Floormate.
Carefully read through this user manual before using the
the Floormate. Only then optimal safety is guaranteed.
The DecoRad® Floormate can only be operated by sufficiently
qualified personnel.
Keep this user manual with the DecoRad® Floormate.
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Contents
User Manual ............................................................................................................... 1
DecoRad® Floormate ................................................................................................. 1
Preface ....................................................................................................................... 1
Contents ..................................................................................................................... 2
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Related Documents ........................................................................................... 3
1.2 Manufacturer ..................................................................................................... 3
1.3 CE Marking ....................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Guarantee ......................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Copyright ........................................................................................................... 4
1.6 Liability .............................................................................................................. 4
2. Safety ..................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Safety Symbols in this User Manual.................................................................. 5
2.2 Symbols on the DecoRad® Floormate .............................................................. 5
2.3 Usage ................................................................................................................ 6
2.4 Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 6
2.5 Safety Regulations ............................................................................................ 6
2.6 UV radiation ...................................................................................................... 6
2.7 Risks of UV Radiation ....................................................................................... 7
2.8 User .................................................................................................................. 8
3. Machine Description ............................................................................................... 9
3.1 Function ............................................................................................................ 9
3.2 Overview of the DecoRad® Floormate.............................................................. 9
3.3 Control Elements............................................................................................. 10
3.4 Equipment and accessories ................................................................ ............ 10
4. Putting into operation ............................................................................................ 11
5. Operation .............................................................................................................. 13
5.1 Switching the DecoRad® Floormate On ......................................................... 13
5.2 Switching the DecoRad® Floormate Off ......................................................... 14
6. Error Messages / tips ............................................................................................ 15
7. Specifications of DecoRad® Floormate ................................................................ 16
8. Service parts ......................................................................................................... 17
8.1 Standard Delivery............................................................................................ 17
8.2 Field Replaceable Service Package ................................................................ 17
9. Replacing Service Parts ....................................................................................... 18
9.1 Replacing the UV-Lamp .................................................................................. 18
9.2 Replacing the Mainprint .................................................................................. 21
9.3 Replacing the Fuses of the Mainprint .............................................................. 24
9.4 Calibrating speed ............................................................................................ 25
10. Appendices ......................................................................................................... 26
10.1 CE Declaration .............................................................................................. 26
10.2 TÜV Declaration ............................................................................................ 27
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1. Introduction
Carefully read through this user manual before using the
DecoRad® Floormate. Optimal safety is only guaranteed if the user
instructions, as described in this manual, are observed. The
DecoRad® Floormate can only be operated by sufficiently qualified
personnel.
1.1 Related Documents
In addition to this user manual, the following documents come with the
DecoRad® Floormate:
- CE declaration
- TÜV declaration
These were included in the appendices of this user manual.
1.2 Manufacturer
The DecoRad® Floormate is manufactured by:
DecoRad® Systems bv
Kruisboog 39B
3905 TE Veenendaal
The Netherlands
Phone: +31(0)318-550425
E-mail: info@decorad.com
www.decorad.com
For any questions regarding sales orders, deliveries, parts or shipments, please contact
DecoRad® Systems bv.
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1.3 CE Marking
The DecoRad® Floormate comes with a CE marking. This means that the Floormate
meets the fundamental safety demands of the European Community. See the appendix
for the CE marking.
1.4 Guarantee
The manufacturer of the DecoRad® Floormate provides a 12 month warranty for parts
and repair costs*. This warranty is only valid if the DecoRad® Floormate is used
according to the specifications and the user and maintenance instructions are observed.
The DecoRad® Floormate warranty* lapses in case of:
- Inexpert use
- Insufficient maintenance
- Inexpert maintenance
- Alterations without prior permission of the manufacturer
The normal replacement parts do not fall under the factory warranty.
* At the discretion of DecoRad® Systems bv
1.5 Copyright
Copyright © DecoRad® Systems bv.
All rights reserved. Nothing from this publication can be multiplied, stored in an automated
file and/or made public in any form, either electronically, mechanically, by photocopies,
recordings, or any other way without prior written consent of the manufacturer.
1.6 Liability
The manufacturer of the DecoRad® Floormate is not liable for unsafe situations,
accidents or damage as a consequence of:
- Ignoring warnings or instructions as stated on the DecoRad® Floormate or as
described in this user manual (including not correctly applying personal protection
measures).
- The use of the DecoRad® Floormate for any other application or in any other
circumstances than indicated in this user manual.
- Making any kind of alterations to the DecoRad® Floormate. This also pertains to
applying other replacement parts.
- Intensity of the usage is decisive for the degree of maintenance.
The manufacturer is not liable for consequential loss when using the DecoRad®
Floormate, such as damage to products, business interruption, production loss, etc.
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2. Safety
This chapter describes the safety measures pertaining to the DecoRad® Floormate.
Carefully read this chapter before putting the DecoRad® Floormate into operation
or performing maintenance work.
2.1 Safety Symbols in this User Manual
The following symbols are used in this user manual:
A comment draws the user's attention to possible problems.
Danger of damage to the DecoRad® Floormate if the instructions are
not carefully executed.
Danger of serious injuries to the user if the instructions are not
carefully followed.
2.2 Symbols on the DecoRad® Floormate
The following symbols can be found on the DecoRad® Floormate:
Wearing a UV protective DecoRad® face shield.
Wearing UV protective DecoRad® clothes
Wearing UV protective DecoRad® gloves
Surface can become hot when using the
DecoRad® Floormate.
Careful: UV light.
Do not look into the light
Keep the room ventilated. The UV lamp might be full spectrum, so
there can be ozone production, depending on the type of lamp
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2.3 Usage
The DecoRad® Floormate can only be operated by qualified personnel.
The safety instructions described in this manual should be observed. If
you deviate from these instructions, this can lead to serious personal
or material damage.
2.4 Maintenance
The DecoRad® Floormate can only be operated by qualified personnel.
The safety instructions described in this manual should be observed. If
you deviate from these instructions, this can lead to serious personal
or material damage.
The maintenance mechanic should be acquainted with the entire contents of the this user
manual.
Intensity of the usage is decisive for the degree of maintenance.
Examples of this are:
- The wheels (which should be undamaged and clean)
- The lamp & reflector (dirt, dust and age causes a decrease in UV energy output.
2.5 Safety Regulations
The DecoRad® Floormate meets the fundamental safety and health demands of the
relevant guidelines of the European Community. However, in case of inexpert of careless
use, dangerous situations may still arise.
Stay alert for dangerous situations!
2.6 UV radiation
Ultraviolet radiation (or UV) is a proven process to disinfect water, air and solid surfaces
which have been contaminated with micro-organisms. In addition to this, UV radiation is
well-known for its application as a catalyst in drying processes. The effects of UV as a
disinfectant have been extensively documented in scientific research.
UV radiation is a mixture of radiation of various wavelengths. In a rainbow, the visible part
of the UV radiation is ordered according to the length of the waves. Progressing from
purple to red, the waves become increasingly longer. The infrared, with a wavelength
longer than that of red, is not visible but can be felt as (solar) heat. The ultraviolet or UV
has a wavelength shorter than that of purple. This part of the UV radiation is not visible as
well.
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Most of the UV radiation we get comes through sunlight. Not all UV radiation reaches the
earth: a part is blocked by the ozone layer.
2.7 Risks of UV Radiation
Both UVA and UVB can damage cells and genetic material, thus leading to skin cancer.
UVB poses the greater risk here. Even though scientists used to think that UVA was not
harmful, newer research has proven that UVA contributes 10 to 20 percent to the cancer
risk.
In order to protect itself against damage to genetic material, the skin tries to thicken itself
(after UVB exposure). Pigment cells create the substance melanin, which gives the skin a
brown colour. This means that when the skin tans, it has already been damaged.
Because the ozone layer is becoming increasingly thinner due to environmental pollution,
less UV radiation is absorbed, thus leading to an increase of skin cancer occurrences.
In addition, the skin can burn under influence of UVA and UVB radiation. Burning is
accompanied by redness and in serious cases tremors, blisters, nausea and fever. In the
long term the skin will lose its elasticity, suffer from accelerated aging and will remain
sensitive for itching, pimples, etc.
Ultraviolet light can damage skin and eyes.
Wear the facial shield and protective clothes.
As a user, never look directly into a switched-on lamp.
Certain types of medication and cosmetics can increase sensitivity.
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2.8 User
Carefully read through this user manual before operating the
DecoRad® Floormate.
Before switching on the DecoRad® Floormate, please ensure that
the personal protection tools as described in the user manual are
used. The UV-resistant facial shield and skin covering clothes
(including gloves) are obligatory.
The lamp emits large amounts of heat; keep out of reach of
explosive or highly flammable mixtures.
Make sure that the room where the DecoRad® Floormate will be used
is properly lit and ventilated.
The Floormate should be lifted by 2 persons.
Fold down handlebar and secure to lift
Never lift from the lamp unit (this can still be hot).
Dirt on the lamp and/or reflectors (e.g. from coatings or fingers)
can shorten the life span of the lamp or reduce the UV energy output
If needed, clean the cooled down lamp and reflector with isopropyl
alcohol and paper towel.
Make sure the Floormate is visually checked (e.g. wheels, lamp,
reflector etc.) - Topple the DecoRad® Floormate over backwards and
let it rest on the folded out push bar
Please make sure that bystanders without appropriate UV protection
are at a safe distance of 10 meters / 33 ft
In order to prevent damage to the DecoRad® Floormate and the user,
the user is strictly prohibited to work with tools on the DecoRad®
Floormate in any other way than indicated in this user manual for the
purpose of maintenance.
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3. Machine Description
This chapter describes the parts and operational use of the DecoRad® Floormate.
3.1 Function
The DecoRad® Floormate is the ultimate tool for instantly curing floor coatings,
varnishes and oils. With the help of UV, it can instantly cure up to 250 square meter
per hour (depending on the type of base floor, layer thickness and product). Please
consult our website, www.decorad.com for a recent overview of suitable products!
3.2 Overview of the DecoRad® Floormate
1. Fold down handlebar
2. UV lamp
3. Adjustment clamp for setting the height of the UV lamp
4. Control panel
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3.3 Control Elements
3.4 Equipment and accessories
Equipment and available accessories:
- UV-resistant face shield
- Extension cord
- Heat shield
- Custom-made flight case (for transportation)
- Spare UV - lamp including Stainless housing & reflectors
- Spare Mainprint
- UV Safety cones
- Spare set of wheels
1. “ON” button: switch on
2. “OFF” button: switch off
3. “+ and –“ buttons (individual and/or
together): set speed
4. “enter” button: confirm
5. “cancel” button: cancel
6. Emergency stop
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4. Putting into operation
Remove the Floormate from the transportation stand in accordance with the directions as
indicated on the images below.
1. Pull to release the handlebar.
2. Place push bar into upright position and click into red bar.
Drive the Floormate ( tilted backwards ) in the transportation position to the location
where you would like to use it.
Then connect the supplied power cable.
First connect the power cable with the blue connector on the DecoRad® Floormate as
indicated on the images below.
ATTENTION: make sure the power cable connector is firmly connected to the blue
machine outlet !
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As soon as the power button is pressed, the ventilator will start
working.
Adjust the UV lamp to the right height by using the red adjustment clamps.
The recommended height is 6 mm.
(Distance between the bottom of the lamp unit
and the floor)
Place the heat shield underneath the UV lamp.
This prevents the floor from becoming too
hot.
Skin & Eye protection.
Always wear protective clothing , gloves and a UV-resistant face shield during use. Make
sure that bystanders remain at sufficient distance.
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5. Operation
5.1 Switching the DecoRad® Floormate On
Connect the power cord to the Floormate and the mains.
The software version will shortly appear on the screen and the ventilator will turn on.
Press the "on" button on the control panel.
The UV lamp will warm up, the LEDs "Activated" and "Wait" will light up.
Set the correct speed by using the "+" and "-" buttons.
Simultaneously press the "+" and "-".
Now it is possible to set the speed.
+ is faster
- is slower
Confirm the set speed by pressing the "enter" button.
Cancelling can be done by pressing the "cancel" button.
The speed can be set between 3.5 and 20.0 meter per minute
(IN USA DISPLAY WILL BE IN FEET PER MINUTE!)
As soon as the "standby" LED lights up, the Floormate is ready for use.
Software version
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Drive the Floormate away from the heat shield to the
location where you would like to use it. ( always keep moving )
Press the left push button in the handlebar 1x.
The UV lamp will now go to full power.
Press the right push button in the handlebar 1x.
The Floormate will now start moving with the set speed.
The set speed will appear on the display.
If the Floormate stands still for 4 seconds with the UV lamp on full power, the
Error Code U92 including acoustic signal will appear on the display and the
UV lamp will switch automatically to the dimming position.
Press enter to suppress this notification, and start moving the Floormate.
If the notification is not suppressed with enter, and the Floormate remains in
“non movement’ Error Code U93 will appear on the display, after which the
Floormate automatically switches off.
Driving with the set speed is only possible with the UV lamp on full
power.
Please consult chapter 6 for error messages.
5.2 Switching the DecoRad® Floormate Off
Press” Lamp” button on the handlebar; the UV lamp will switch to the dimming position.
Press the "off" button on the display to switch off the DecoRad® Floormate, place on heat
shield and let cool for 1-2 minutes.
Unplug the DecoRad® Floormate from the mains voltage.
Remove the power cable from the DecoRad® Floormate.
Press the red bar down to release the handlebar.
Fold the handlebar down and secure.
The DecoRad® Floormate is now ready for transportation.
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6. Error Messages / tips
Trouble operating the Floormate:
• Have you read the manual?
• Have you set the correct speed (matching with the UV coating, please check
with your supplier)?
• Is the powercable plugged in correctly and firmly (outlet/connector )
• Please make sure that stable and sufficient voltage is available.
• Always press OFF and unplug the powercord (=reset) of the Floormate and
restart in case of unwanted or unexpected actions
• When the Floormate is switched off (and cooled down), the powercord should
always be removed from the powersource
• Starting the Floormate always begins with connecting the powercord with the
Floormate to the correct powersource
• When having bad curing results, please consult your coating supplier and / or
order a new UV bulb including reflectors with DecoRad® Systems
Error
Description
Solution
General
If an error cannot be solved
directly by pressing ENTER,
please always try to reconnect and
restart the Floormate.
E01
Communication error
Please consult DecoRad®
Systems bv
E11
Lamp driver fail
The lamp driver is damaged,
please consult DecoRad®
Systems bv.
E12
System fail
The lamp driver is damaged,
please consult DecoRad®
Systems bv
E13
Lamp fail
Switch off the Floormate and leave
the UV lamp to cool down.
Replace the lamp house unit.
E14
Temperature fail
De UV lamp is too warm, leave the
UV lamp to cool down.
E15
Fan fail
Please consult DecoRad®
Systems bv
E18
Low voltage
Please connect to power source
with more voltage
E21
Motor fail
Please consult DecoRad®
Systems bv
U91
Tilt error
The Floormate is tilted too far. First
press ENTER and secondly press
ON.
U92
Non-movement error 4 seconds
The Floormate is not moving for 4
seconds whilst full power. The
lamp will switch to dimming
position. First press ENTER and
secondly press ON.Please check
whether the center wheel is NOT
(b)locked.
U93 (after U92)
Non-movement error 15 seconds
The Floormate is still not moving
after U92. The Floormate will shut
down after 10 seconds. Please
restart by pressing the ON button
U94
Auto Off after 5 minutes no use
The Floormate will shut down after
not being used for 5 minutes whilst
in dimming position and placed on
the heat shield. First press ENTER
and secondly press ON.
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7. Specifications of DecoRad® Floormate
SPECIFICATIONS
Floormate
General
Brand and Type
DecoRad® Floormate GEN6
Colour
Silver / black
Cure path
45 cm
Lamphouse height adjustable to floor
✓
Zero degree turn radius
✓
Adjustable digital cure speed in meters or feet
✓
Wheels with PU tyre
✓
Measurements and weights
Total weight (kg)
Stainless Steel 56 Aluminium 39
Measurements (cm)
70 x 50 x 50 (LxWxH)
Power supply
Power UV - ultraviolet (Watt)
3000
Power voltage
190/250 V 50/60 HZ 16 Amp circuit
Cable powering provided (cm)
1000
Lamps
Standard UV-lamp (Ga, Fe or others possible)
Hg Mercury
Number of UV-lamp(s)
1
Burning hours UV-lamp(s)
500 to 1000
Start-up time UV-lamp(s)
Approx. 45 seconds
Ozone free or ozone building
At you choice
Warranty (excluding (IR) & UV lamp(s))
Manufacturer's warranty
1 year
Warranty type
Carry-in
Inspections
CE Approved
✓
TÜV certified (radiation)
✓
Accessories
Standard included
High quality flightcase, 2 safety
cones, service and operator
manual, heat shield, extension
cord, safety package
Optional
Lamp house units with different
spectrum UV lamps, line marking
20 cm lamp house units, extra PCB
(mainprint), extra set of wheels (as
a package or individually
available), Pigtails adapters (3
phase to 1 phase)
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8. Service parts
8.1 Standard Delivery
The DecoRad® Floormate is standard delivered with:
- Flight case (ideal for transportation)
- 2 Safety cones
- Service and repair manual
- Safety package
- Extension cord
- Heat shield
8.2 Field Replaceable Service Package
In order to prevent on-site downtime, the following package is optionally available upon
purchase of the DecoRad® Floormate (the individual components are also available
separately at addiction cost).
The optional package consists of:
- Spare UV - lamp house unit (field replaceable by operator in 10 minutes, see
chapter 9.1).
- Spare Mainprint (field replaceable by operator in 15 minutes, see chapter 9.2).
- UV safety cones (2 pieces)
- Spare set of wheels (field replaceable by operator in 10 minutes)
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9. Replacing Service Parts
Make sure that the DecoRad® Floormate is completely shut off!
Remove the power cord!
Make sure the lamp has cooled off!
9.1 Replacing the UV-Lamp
Follow the steps below for replacing the UV-lamp.
1. Topple the DecoRad® Floormate over backwards and let it rest on the folded
out push bar.
2. Now lower the red handles as much as possible; the lamp will now be in the
lowest position.
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3. Turn the indicated socket head screw loose on both sides with a Allen Key and
an open-end wrench 10.
4. Remove both socket head screws.
5. Carefully remove the complete Stainless lamphousing.
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6. Loosen both ceramic connectors with a screwdriver.
PLEASE NOTE: LOOSEN CERAMIC CONNECTORS ON THE SIDE OF THE
WIRES OF THE LAMP (CERAMIC CONNECTORS STAY BEHIND IN THE
MACHINE!)
7. Replace the entire lamp unit
8. Connect the wires of the new lamp with the two ceramic connectors.
9. Place the lamp unit back into the DecoRad® Floormate.
10. Fix both socket head screws.
11. Pull both red handles straight up; the lamp is now in the highest position.
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9.2 Replacing the Mainprint
Follow the steps below for replacing the Mainprint.
1. Make sure the push bar has been folded forward and is secured.
2. Half-loosen the 2 indicated socket head screws.
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3. Open the lid.
4. Carefully pull off all connectors by hand.
PLEASE NOTE: LEAVE THE WIRES IN THE CONNECTORS!
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5. Remove the 8 socket head screws with which the print is attached.
6. Remove the Mainprint from the DecoRad® Floormate
7. Place the new Mainprint into the DecoRad® Floormate.
8. Secure the Mainprint with 8 socket heat screws into the DecoRad® Floormate.
9. Connect all connectors to the Mainprint.
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9.3 Replacing the Fuses of the Mainprint
Follow the steps below for replacing fuses on the Mainprint.
1. Spare fuse is packed in a bag and is located inside the DecoRad® Floormate.
(1x 32mA)
2. Remove the indicated fuse cap and then the fuse.
3. Place the new fuse as indicated in the picture.
4. Place the fuse cap.
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9.4 Calibrating speed
Please follow the following steps to calibrate the speed of the DecoRad® Floormate
(Please check the speed regularly)
1. Put a range of 5 meters / 15 feet
2. Set the speed of the DecoRad® Floormate to – meters/ft per minute.
3. Measure for 1 minute the distance traveled.
4. If the distance deviates, use the adjuster on the mainprint to set the right
speed (circled in red)
5. Use the adjuster until you have reached the correct speed.
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10. Appendices
10.1 CE Declaration
We DecoRad® Systems bv
Kernreactorstraat 11B
3903 LG Veenendaal
The Netherlands
Declare fully under own responsibility that the equipment specified in this
declaration complies with the conditions as defined in:
Machinery Directive : :2006/42/EC
EMC Directive :2004-108/EG
Low Voltage Directive :2006/95/EC
and the standards:
EN 12921-1:2005+A1 (2010) :Machines for surface preparation using liquids or vapours
EN ISO 12100 (2010) :Safety of Machinery
EN 61000-3-2 (2006) :Harmonic Current Emissions
EN 60204-1(2006) :Electrical equipment of machines
EN 61000-3-3 (2008) :Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker
EN 61000-6-2 (2005) :Immunity for industrial environments
EN 61000-6-3 (2007) :Emission standard for residential, commercial and light-
industrial environments
EN 61000-6-4 (2007) :Emission Standard for Industrial Environments
EN 60204-1 ( 2006 ) :Machines with Emergency-Stop function
Product :DecoRad® Floormate
Veenendaal, Date :July 2011
Name :R. Muller
Function :Managing Director
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10.2 TÜV Declaration
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