Government regulations concerning installation
For installation in motor vehicles that are subject to the Regulations Authorising
the Use of Vehicles for Road Traffic (StVZO), the air heater has been approved by
the (German) Federal Office for Motor Traffic in keeping with the "General Model
Approval” (ABG), and the official test symbol is marked on the type plate of the air
heater.
B 1 L C compact
D 1 L C compact
m S 237
-WV S 221
The mounting requirements associated with the General Model Approval (ABG)
have been printed in the corresponding sections of these mounting instructions.
When the air heater is installed in special vehicles, then the regulations governing
such vehicles must be taken into account (e.g. TRS 003 for vehicles used to trans
port dangerous substances).
The year in which the air heater was operated for the first time must be perma
nently recorded on the type plate. The works must print 3 years in the correspond
ing field c>f the type plate. The valid year is identified by removing those years that
are not applicable.
Subsequent installation of the heater must be completed in conformity with these
mounting instructions and must be accepted by an officially approved vehicle
specialist or inspector (Section 7.4a of Annex VIII relating to StVZO) in conformity
with § 19 Section 4 StVZO. The specialist / inspector must issue a corresponding
written certificate. The effectiveness of model acceptance (ABG) for the heater
depends upon this certificate.
The vehicle owner can choose the kind of certificate to be issued:
* A separate "Acceptance Confirmation” must always be kept in the vehicle. Neu
tral acceptance confirmations of the motor vehicle specialist are also permissi
ble. The vehicle manufacturer, the vehicle type and the vehicle identification
number must all be entered in both cases.
• Entry in the vehicle registration book (by the assessing agency) and in the motor
vehicle certificate (by the approving agency).
For vehicles that are not subject to StVZO (e.g. ships), it is necessary to observe
the specific rules and mounting instructions applicable to the given vehicle; these
can differ regionally.
The heater must be installed in keeping with these mounting nstructions or possi
bly other special installation recommendations by a workshop approved by the
manufacturer.
The installation points suggested in these mounting instructions are examples.
Alternative installation points are permissible provided they conform with the gen
eral installation requirements and, possibly, after consulting the manufacturer. This
applies particularly to the electrical wiring (circuit diagram), the fuel supply, con
ducting the combustion air and exhaust gas and the use of alien operating and
controlling elements. This is only permissible with the written approval of the manu
facturer.
The sticker "Turn off the heater prior to refuelling", included with the heater, must
be applied at an appropriate point on the vehicle (near the fuel tank cap).
Further mounting information (e.g. for boats and ships) can be requested from the
manufacturer.
Safety instructions concerning installation
Every combustion process produces exhaust gas that contains toxic substances.
Consequently, and on account of the high temperatures, the exhaust gas must be
conducted in conformity with the requirements specified in these mounting in
structions.
Fuel pipes and exhaust pipes must be safely fastened, to avoid damage from
vibrations (recommendation: at intervals of approx. 50 cm).
The hot-air emitter (possibly adjustable) must always be arranged in such a man
ner that the hot air is not directly blown onto heat-sensitive parts of the vehicle.
People and loose objects must not be directly exposed to the blown hot air. To
avoid damage and burns, people and loose objects must no: be directly exposed
to the blowing hot air.
If there is no suction hose, then the suction side of the heater must be covered
with a protective grille to prevent injury from the hot-air blower.
The heater may only be started up when the maintenance flap is closed.
The maintenance flap may not be open during operation.
Ensure that the insulation of electrical lines cannot be damaged due to abrasion,
kinking, squeezing or by exposure to heat.
As a result of their concept for mobile service, the heaters are not suitable as
permanent heating installations (for instance to heat living rooms).
Government regulations concerning operation
Subsequent installation of the heater must be completed in conformity with these
mounting instructions and must be accepted by an officially approved vehicle
specialist or inspector (TOV, DEKRA) in conformity with § 19 Section 4 StVZO (Regu
lations Authorising the Use of Vehicles for Road Traffic), who must issue a corre
sponding written certificate, either by entry in the vehicle papers (vehicle registra
tion book or motor vehicle certificate), or as a separate “Acceptance Confirma
tion” that must always be kept in the vehicle. The effectiveness of model accept
ance for the heater (ABG) depends upon this certificate.
The heater must only be used for the purpose specified by the manufacturer with
due consideration of the “Technical Description / Mounting Instructions" and the
"Operating Instructions” included with each heater.
It is not permissible to operate the heater where combustible vapours or dusts can
be formed, e.g. in the vicinity of fuel, coal, wood and grain stores and similar
facilities.
The heater must not be used in closed rooms, e.g. in a garage or car park build
ing. This is because of the danger of poisoning since all combustion processes
produce exhaust gases that contain toxic constituents.
The heater must be turned off when refuelling.
With vehicles subject to TRS regulations (transport of dangerous products, e.g.
road tankers), the heater must be switched off before entering the hazardous area
(refinery, petrol statior, etc.).
In conformity with StVZO, the heater must be exchanged for an original replace
ment heater by the manufacturer or an authorised workshop 10 years after the
heater was first used. The vehicle owner / operator of the heater is responsible for
ensuring replacement. A plate must then be mounted (not detachable) on the
replacement heater indicating the date when the replacement heater was installed,
together with the designation "Original Part" (the plate is supplied with the re
placement heater).
D.I.Y. repairs (on your own and without using original spare parts) are dangerous
and therefore not permitted. The General Model Approval (ABG) for the heater
and the General Operating Permit (ABE) for the vehicle will both become :nvalid.
The manufacturer's guarantee for the entire heating system will become invalid if
the above instructions are not observed. The Eterspacher Guarantee Conditions
are exclusively applicable.
The observance of the pertinent regulations and safety instructions is a precondi
tion for liability claims. The Eberspacher company cannot be held liable if the
''Operating Instructions” have not been observed and If repairs have not been
competently completed, even if original spares were used.
I^ l Safety instructions concerning operation
As a result of its concept for mobile service, the heaters are not suitable as perma
nent heating installations (for instance to heat living rooms).
The installation space of the heater must remain tree and cannot be used as stor
age space. Reserve fuel tanks, oil cans, spray cans, gas cartridges, fire extin
guishers, cleaning cloths, clothes, paper, etc., must not be stored or transported
on or alongside the heater.
The protective grille over the suction side should be occasionally inspected, but
particularly before the heating period, and cleaned should this prove to be neces
sary.
An adjustable hot-air emitter must always be arranged in such a manner that hot
air is not directly blown onto heat-sensitive parts of the vehicle. People and loose
objects must not be directly exposed to the stream of hot air. To avoid carnage
and burns, people and loose objects must not be directly exposed to the stream
of hot air.
Defective fuses must only be replaced by fuses with the prescribed fuse rating.
Should fuel leak out of the heater's fuel system, then the damage must be immedi
ately rectified by an authorised servicing workshop.
The heater should be tested before the beginning of the heating period. The heater
must be turned off, and the fuse removed so that it is inoperable, should intense
smoke develop for an extended period, if unusual burner noises can be heard, if
there is a distinct smell of fuel or if electric / electronic parts become overheated.
Renewed operation of the heater is only permissible after it has been checked by
trained specialist Eberspacher personnel.
Damage to the actual heater or the heating installation must only be remedied by
an authorised servicing workshop which will only use original spare parts
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