Introduction
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Special Text Structure, Presentation and
Picture Symbols
This manual uses special text structures and picture
symbols to emphasise different contents. Please refer to
the examples below for the corresponding meanings and
associated actions.
Picture Symbols
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Regulation!
This picture symbol with the remark “Regulation” refers
to a statutory regulation. Failure to comply with this
regulation results in expiry of the type of permit for the
heater and preclusion of any Guarantee and liability
claims on J. Eberspächer GmbH & Co, KG.
!
Danger!
This picture symbol with the remark “Danger!” refers
to the risk of a fatal danger to life and limb. Failure to
comply with these instructions can result in severe
injuries or even death under certain circumstances.
!
Caution!
This picture symbol with the remark “Caution!” refers to
a dangerous situation for a person and/or the product.
Failure to comply with these instructions can result in
injury to people and/or damage to machinery.
Please Note!
These remarks contain application recommendations
and useful tips for installation of the heater.
Safety Instructions for Installation
and Operation!
!
Caution!
•
Only the control elements approved by Eberspächer
must be used to operate the heater. The use of other
control elements can cause malfunctions.
•
Repairs by unauthorised third-parties or with non
original spare parts, are dangerous and therefore not
allowed.
•
The following measures are not allowed:
– Changes to components relevant to the heater;
– Use of third party components not approved by
Eberspächer;
– Nonconformities in installation or operation
from the statutory regulations, safety instructions
or specications relevant to safe operation,
as stated in the installation instructions and
operating instructions. This applies in particular
to the electrical wiring, fuel supply, combustion air
system and exhaust system.
•
Only original accessories and original spare parts
must be used during installation or repairs.
•
When carrying out electric welding, the battery should
be disconnected to protect the controller.
•
The heater must not be operated where there is a risk
of an accumulation of ammable vapours or dust.
•
The battery isolator switch must not be turned off until
the heater has completed its cooling cycle.
•
The heater must be switched off when refuelling.
•
Exhaust gases exit the heater at very high
temperatures and therefore any combustable material
that may come into contact with the heater exhaust
must be removed.