Trotec TDS 20, TDS 100 Operating Manual

TDS 20

EN

Operating Manual – Electrical Fan Heater

TROTEC® GmbH & Co. KG • Grebbener Straße 7 • D-52525 Heinsberg
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Notes regarding the operating manual

Symbols

Hazardous electric current!

Warns about hazards from electric cur­rent which can lead to injuries or even
death.

Danger!

Warns of a hazard which can lead to per­sonal injury.

Caution!

Warns of a hazard which can lead to
damage to property.

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Technical data

Parameters Values

Model TDS 20
Power input 1.65 / 3.3 kW
Current consumption 14.35 A
Input voltage 230 V / 50 Hz
Amount of air

Setting range 0-40 °C
Dimensions 410 x 260 x 250 mm
Weight 5.3 kg

333.2 m

3

/h

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Safety

Read this manual carefully before starting or
using the device. Store the manual near the device
or its site of use!

Intended use

Only use the device TDS 20 to heat enclosed spaces
such as storage facilities, salesrooms, flats as well as
to heat humid or wet surroundings, e.g. on building
sites, whilst adhering to the technical data.

Danger!
Improper use of the heating device can

result in severe injuries due to burns,
fire hazard or electric shocks.

• Ensure a minimum distance of 50 cm to combus­tible substances. Do not use the device in rooms
where fuel, solvents, varnishes or other easily in­flammable vapours are stored. Do not use the de­vice in immediate proximity to curtains.

• Keep away from children and animals.

• Only connect the device to the mains, if voltage
and frequency correspond to the values given on
the nameplate.

• Only use three-wire extension cables with an ade­quate cross-section.

• Disconnect the device from the mains, if it is not in
use.

• Do not place the device directly underneath a win­dow or electric socket.

• If the device is stored in an unsafe location, make
sure, that it cannot be operated and the power
supply is disconnected at all times.

• Do not use this heating device in immediate prox­imity to sinks, bathtubs, showers or swimming
pools.

• Unplug the device from the mains before starting
with maintenance, service or repair work.

• Never cover the device with anything, otherwise it
could overheat.

The device conforms to the norms

• EN 60335-1:2002+A11, A1:04+A12, A2:06

• EN 60335-2-30:2003+A1:04+A2:07

• EN 50366:2003+A1:06

and the low-voltage directive 2006/95/EC.

Packaging

• Remove all packing materials which serve to pro­tect the device during transport.

• Extract all individual parts from the box.

• Should the heating device be damaged, please
contact the retailer, where the purchase was
made.

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Operation

1. Fan only 2. Minimum 3. Maximum

Warning!
Read and observe the warnings and
instructions in the Safety chapter.
Abide by it to ensure a safe operation
of this heating device.

Manual unlocking

The device is provided with a safety thermostat, which
is activated by overheating of the device. When the
safety thermostat is activated, allow the device to cool
down. Only then start to look for a cause of the over­heating. Should the problem continue to exist, please
contact the customer service.

Check that the power supply cable is intact. If the
power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, his customer service or similarly
qualified personnel. Make sure that the electrical
properties of the socket correspond to the values
specified in the operating manual or on the name­plate. Place the device on even ground.

Switch-on of the device

Connect the power supply cable with the mains and
turn the switch into the desired position:

Switch-off

Keep the fan running for 3 minutes, before switching
the device off. Turn the switch into position 0.

Regulation of the room thermostat

Adjust the room temperature by turning
the rotary switch of the room thermo­stat.

When the set value is exceeded, the
heating resistors switch off while the fan keeps run­ning.

Storage and regular checks

• If you have do not use the device for extended pe­riods of time, thoroughly clean it before putting it
away.

• Store it in a dry location and protect it against dust.

• Before restarting the device, check the condition of
the power cable. If there are doubts as to the
sound condition, contact the customer service.

• Have the device checked once a year at any rate.
Only expert staff trained and authorized by the
manufacturer may carry out maintenance activi­ties on the device.

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Errors and faults

Disposal

Fault Cause Remedy

The device works,
but does not heat.

The device does not
switch on.

The air current is
reduced.

The heating resistor
has blown.

Room thermostat is
defective.

Motor is defective. Have it replaced.
Connections are

interrupted.
Air inlet is blocked. Clean air inlet and

Fan motor is defec­tive.

Have it replaced.

Have it replaced.

Unplug and check
connections.

remove obstruction.
Have it replaced.

In the European Union, electronic equip­ment must not be treated as domestic
waste, but must be disposed of profes-

sionally in accordance with Directive
2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and Council
of 27th January 2003 concerning old electrical and
electronic equipment. At the end of its life, please dis­pose of this instrument in a manner appropriate to the
relevant legal requirements.

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TROTEC® GmbH & Co. KG • Grebbener Straße 7 • D-52525 Heinsberg

Tel.: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

www.trotec.com • E-Mail: [e-mail]