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TFC 13 E / TFC 14 E
EN
OPERATING MANUAL
FAN HEATER
EN This product is only designed for
use inside well insulated rooms or
for occasional use.
TRT-BA-TFC13E/TFC14E-TC-003-EN
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Table of contents
Notes regarding the operating manual................................. 1
Safety .....................................................................................1
You can download the current version of the operating manual
and the EU declaration of conformity via the following link:
Information about the device................................................4
Transport and storage...........................................................4
Assembly and installation.....................................................5
Operation ...............................................................................5
Errors and faults....................................................................6
Maintenance ..........................................................................7
Technical annex.....................................................................7
Disposal .................................................................................9
Notes regarding the operating manual
Symbols
Warning of electrical voltage
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to electrical voltage.
Warning of hot surface
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to hot surface.
Warning
This signal word indicates a hazard with an average
risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious
injury or death.
Caution
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk
level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.
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Safety
Read this manual carefully before starting or using the
device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity
of the device or its site of use!
Warning
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
Notice
This signal word indicates important information (e.g.
material damage), but does not indicate hazards.
Info
Information marked with this symbol helps you to carry
out your tasks quickly and safely.
Follow the manual
Information marked with this symbol indicates that the
operating manual must be observed.
Warning
Children of less than 3years should be kept away
unless continuously supervised.
Children aged from 3years and less than 8years shall
only switch on/off the appliance provided that it has
been placed or installed in its intended normal
operating position and they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
Children aged from 3years and less than 8years shall
not plug in, regulate and clean the appliance or
perform user maintenance.
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Warning
Do not use the device in small rooms if persons are
present who cannot leave the room independently and
who are not under constant supervision.
• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms.
• Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.
• Set the device up in an upright and stable position.
• Let the device dry out after a wet clean. Do not operate it
when wet.
• Do not use the device with wet or damp hands.
• Do not expose the device to directly squirting water.
• Never insert any objects or limbs into the device.
• Do not cover or transport the device during operation.
• Do not sit on the device.
• This appliance is not a toy! Keep away from children and
animals. Do not leave the device unattended during
operation.
• Check accessories and connection parts for possible
damage prior to every use of the device. Do not use any
defective devices or device parts.
• Ensure that all electric cables outside of the device are
protected from damage (e.g. caused by animals). Never
use the device if electric cables or the power connection
are damaged!
• The electrical connection must correspond to the
specifications in chapter Technical data.
• Insert the mains plug into a properly secured mains
socket.
• Observe the device's power input, cable length and
intended use when selecting extensions to the power
cable. Completely unroll extension cables. Avoid electrical
overload.
• Before carrying out maintenance, care or repair work on
the device, remove the mains plug from the mains socket.
Hold onto the mains plug while doing so.
• Switch the device off and disconnect the power cable from
the mains socket when the device is not in use.
• Do not under any circumstances use the device if you
detect damages on the mains plug or power cable.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Defective power cables pose a serious health risk.
• When positioning the device, observe the minimum
distances from walls and other objects as well as the
storage and operating conditions specified in the Technical
data chapter.
• Do not use the device in immediate proximity to curtains.
• Ensure that the air inlet and outlet are not obstructed.
• Ensure that the side of the device where the air inlet is
found is kept free of dirt and loose objects.
• Do not place the device on combustible ground.
• Allow the device to cool down before transport and/ or
maintenance work.
• Do not use this device near bathtubs, shower trays,
swimming pools or other water containers. Risk of electric
shock!
• The device must not be positioned directly beneath a wall
socket.
Intended use
This product is only designed for use inside well insulated
rooms or for occasional use.
The fan heater serves the purpose of heating and ventilating
closed rooms. The device was designed for private usage and is
not suited for commercial use. The device is particularly well
suited for additional heating, but not quite appropriate as the
sole source of heating in larger rooms. The device is only
intended for floor installation.
Improper use
• Do not place the device on wet or flooded ground.
• Do not place any objects, e.g. clothing, on the device.
• Do not use this device in the vicinity of fuel, solvents,
varnishes or other easily inflammable vapours or in rooms
where these substances are stored.
• Do not use the device outdoors.
• Do not use the device for heating in vehicles.
• The device must not be used near swimming pools.
• Do not use this device in the immediate vicinity of sinks,
bathtubs or other water containers.
Never immerse the device in water.
• Never heat rooms with a cubature of less than 4m³. Risk
of overheating!
• Any operation other than as described in this manual is
prohibited. Non-observance renders all claims for liability
and guarantee null and void.
• Any unauthorised modifications, such as alterations or
structural changes to the device, are forbidden.
Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:
• be aware of the dangers that occur when working with
electric devices in damp areas.
• have read and understood the operating manual, especially
the Safety chapter.
Maintenance tasks which require the housing to be opened
must only be carried out by specialist electrical companies or by
Trotec.
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Symbols on the device
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Symbols Meaning
This symbol located on the device indicates that it
is prohibited to place objects (such as towels,
clothes etc.) above or directly in front of the
device.
In order to avoid overheating and fire hazards, the
heater must not be covered.
Residual risks
Warning of electrical voltage
Work on the electrical components must only be
carried out by an authorised specialist company!
Warning of electrical voltage
Before any work on the device, remove the mains plug
from the mains socket!
Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable
out of the mains socket.
Warning of hot surface
Some parts of this product can become very hot and
cause burns. Particular attention has to be given where
children and vulnerable people are present!
Warning
Improper handling entails a risk of burning and electric
shock.
Only use the device as intended!
Warning
Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!
Observe the personnel qualifications!
Behaviour in the event of an emergency
1. Switch the device off.
2. In an emergency, disconnect the device from the mains
feed-in: Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power
cable out of the mains socket.
3. Do not reconnect a defective device to the mains.
Overheating protection
The device is provided with a safety thermostat which is
activated by overheating of the device (when exceeding the
operating temperature).
Once the safety thermostat has switched itself on, the heating
will be turned off. The fan keeps running.
When the device has cooled down sufficiently, the heating will
be switched back on.
Investigate the cause of overheating.
If the safety thermostat does not switch in the event of
overheating, the overheating protection will be tripped. In that
case the device switches off completely. If so, please contact
the customer service to have the overheating protection
replaced.
Tilt protection
The device is equipped with a tilt protection switch(6). The tilt
protection is a safety device intended to minimize the risk of fire
in case the device is tipped over inadvertently. The device will
be switched off when knocked over (or if its upright position is
changed in any other manner).
The tilt protection switch is located at the bottom of the device.
Warning
The device is not a toy and does not belong in the
hands of children.
Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.
Warning
Improper installation entails a risk of fire.
Do not place the device on combustible ground.
Do not place the device on high-pile carpets.
It is impossible to use the device unless the tilt protection
switch(6) was pushed entirely into the device. This occurs
automatically when placing the device on suitable ground.
The tilt protection switches the device off when it is inclined by
a few degrees out of its vertical position. The tilt protection is
also tripped when lifting the device a little, e.g. for transport
during operation. The device can again be used as usual only a
few seconds after placing it back in vertical position and on
Warning
solid ground.
In order to avoid overheating and fire hazards, the
heater must not be covered.
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Information about the device
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2
3
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Device description
The ceramic heater serves to generate and distribute warm air,
e.g. in interior spaces.
The device generates heat by means of a ceramic heating
element. The air surrounding the ceramic heating element is
heated. The heated air is blown into the room by a fan.
The device is further equipped with an overheating protection
and a tilt protection switch integrated in the device base.
Fan operation without heating function is also possible.
The device TFC 13 E is available in black-and-silver and the
TFC 14 E in white-and-gold design.
Device depiction
No. Designation
1 Operating light
2 Function selector switch for ventilation and heating levels
3 Air outlet
4 Air inlet
5 Transport handle
6 Tilt protection switch
7 Foot
Transport and storage
Notice
If you store or transport the device improperly, the
device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of
the device.
Transport
Before transporting the device, observe the following:
• Switch the device off.
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out
of the mains socket.
• Do not use the power cable to drag the device.
• Allow the device to cool down sufficiently.
Storage
Before storing the device, observe the following:
• Allow the device to cool down sufficiently.
When the device is not being used, observe the following
storage conditions:
• dry and protected from frost and heat
• in an upright position where it is protected from dust and
direct sunlight
• with a cover to protect it from invasive dust if necessary
• Place no further devices or objects on top of the device to
prevent it from being damaged.
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Assembly and installation
A
B
C
C
D
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2
Scope of delivery
• 1x Device
• 1x Manual
Unpacking the device
1. Open the cardboard box and take the device out.
2. Completely remove the packaging.
3. Fully unwind the power cable. Make sure that the power
cable is not damaged and that you do not damage it during
unwinding.
• Make sure that no curtains or other objects interfere with
the air flow.
• Do not position the device directly below a wall socket.
• Make sure that the device cannot come into contact with
moisture or water.
Connecting the power cable
• Insert the mains plug into a properly secured mains
socket.
• Make sure that the power cable is guided along the back
of the device. Never guide the power cable along the front
of the device!
Start-up
Info
Odours might arise upon initial start-up or after a
longer period of non-use.
When positioning the device, observe the minimum distance
from walls or other objects as described in the Technical data
chapter.
Operation
• Avoid open doors and windows.
Control panel
No. Designation
1 Operating light
2 Function selector switch for ventilation and heating
levels
0 : OFF
: cold air / ventilation
I : heating level 1 (700 W)
II : heating level 2 (1400 W)
Switching the device on
Once you have completely installed the device as described in
the Start-up chapter, you can switch it on.
• Before restarting the device, check the condition of the
power cable. If there are doubts as to the sound condition,
contact the customer service.
• Do not create tripping hazards when laying the power
cable or other electric cables, especially when positioning
the device in the middle of the room. Use cable bridges.
• Make sure that extension cables are completely unrolled.
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Setting the heating level
Info
Choose the smaller power stage e.g. for a smaller
room. Should it turn out to be insufficient, switch to the
higher level.
1. Set the function selector switch(2) to I.
ð The operating light(1) is illuminated.
ð The device operates at heating level1.
2. In order to achieve the maximum heating performance, set
the function selector switch(2) to position II.
ð The device operates at heating level2.
Cold air operation
If you want to use the device as fan, set the function selector
switch(2) to the fan stage .
Shutdown
Warning of electrical voltage
Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands.
• Turn the function selector switch(2) to the position
(ventilation only).
• Keep the fan running for 3minutes before switching the
device off.
• Switch the device off by setting the function selector
switch(2) to the 0position.
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out
of the mains socket.
• Allow the device to cool down completely.
• Clean the device according to the Maintenance chapter.
• Store the device according to the Storage chapter.
Errors and faults
Warning of electrical voltage
Tasks which require the housing to be opened
must only be carried out by authorised specialist
companies or by Trotec.
The device has been checked for proper functioning several
times during production. If malfunctions occur nonetheless,
check the device according to the following list.
The device does not start:
• Check the power connection.
• Check the power cable and mains plug for damages.
• Check the on-site fusing.
• The motor might be defective. Have a defective motor
replaced by a specialist electrical company.
• Check whether the device is standing upright and on level
ground. The tilt protection may have been tripped owing to
the fact that the device was knocked over. Always put up
the device in an upright position on a suitable, sufficiently
dimensioned surface.
• The overheating protection may have been tripped. Have a
specialist electrical company or Trotec check the electrics
and replace the overheating protection.
• Wait for 10minutes before restarting the device. If the
device is not starting, have the electrics checked by a
specialist company or by Trotec.
The device is switched on, the fan is operating, the heating
is not:
• Check whether a heating level is selected.
• Check whether the overheating protection has tripped, see
chapter Safety.
• The heating resistor might have blown. Have a defective
heating resistor replaced by a specialist electrical
company.
The fan is not running:
• Check whether the device is switched on.
• Check the power connection.
• Check the power cable and mains plug for damages.
• The fan motor might be defective. Have a defective fan
motor replaced by a specialist electrical company.
The air current is reduced:
• Check the air inlet and outlet. Make sure that air inlet and
outlet are not obstructed. Remove any dirt. Observe the
minimum distance from walls or other objects according to
the technical data.
The device is loud or vibrates:
• Check whether the device is set up in a stable and upright
position.
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Notice
Wait for at least 3 minutes after maintenance and
repair work. Only then switch the device back on.
Your device still does not operate correctly after these
checks?
Please contact the customer service. If necessary, bring the
device to an authorized specialist electrical company or to
Trotec for repair.
Maintenance
Activities required before starting maintenance
Warning of electrical voltage
Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands.
• Switch the device off.
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out
of the mains socket.
• Allow the device to cool down completely.
Warning of electrical voltage
Tasks which require the housing to be opened
must only be carried out by authorised specialist
companies or by Trotec.
Cleaning the housing
Warning of electrical voltage
Never immerse the device in water!
Clean the housing with a soft, damp and lint-free cloth. Ensure
that no moisture enters the housing. Protect electrical
components from moisture. Do not use any aggressive cleaning
agents such as cleaning sprays, solvents, alcohol-based or
abrasive cleaners to dampen the cloth.
Wipe the housing dry after cleaning.
Technical annex
Technical data
Parameter Value
Model TFC 13 E / TFC 14 E
Heating capacity
level1:
level2:
level3:
Air volume 141.98m³/h
Operating range -10°C to +25°C
Mains connection 220 – 240V/ 50Hz
Max. power input 1400 W
Nominal current consumption 6.1 A
Fusing 10 A
Plug type Schuko plug CEE7/17
Cable length 1.5 m
Sound pressure level (1m distance) 48 dB(A)
Protection type IP20
Protection class
Overheating protection 80 °C
Dimensions (depthx widthx height) 120 x 195x 255mm
Minimum distance to walls and
other objects
B: rear:
C: side:
D: front:
Weight 1 kg
A: top:
ventilation only
700W
1400W
II /
100 cm
100 cm
100 cm
100 cm
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Information requirements for electrical local space heaters
Parameter Value/item
Model
TFC 13E TFC 14E
Heat output
Nominal heat output P
nom
Minimum heat output (indicative) P
Maximum continuous heat output P
min
max,c
1.4 kW 1.4 kW
0.7 kW 0.7 kW
1.4 kW 1.4 kW
Auxiliary electricity consumption
At nominal heat output el
At minimum heat output el
In standby mode el
sb
max
min
NA NA
NA NA
NA NA
Type of heat input
Manual heat charge control, with integrated thermostat NA NA
Manual heat charge control with room and/or outdoor temperature
NA NA
feedback
Electronic heat charge control with room and/or outdoor temperature
NA NA
feedback
Fan assisted heat output NA NA
Type of heat output/room temperature control
Single stage heat output, no room temperature control NO NO
Two or more manual stages, no room temperature control YES YES
With mechanic thermostat room temperature control NO NO
With electronic room temperature control NO NO
With electronic room temperature control plus day timer NO NO
With electronic room temperature control plus week timer NO NO
Other control options
Room temperature control, with presence detection NO NO
Room temperature control, with open window detection NO NO
With distance control option NO NO
With adaptive start control NO NO
With working time limitation NO NO
With black bulb sensor NO NO
Contact details TrotecGmbH&Co.KG
Grebbener Straße 7
D-52525 Heinsberg
NA: not applicable
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Disposal
The icon with the crossed-out waste bin on waste
electrical or electronic equipment stipulates that this equipment
must not be disposed of with the household waste at the end of
its life. You will find collection points for free return of waste
electrical and electronic equipment in your vicinity. The
addresses can be obtained from your municipality or local
administration. For further return options provided by us please
refer to our website www.trotec24.com.
The separate collection of waste electrical and electronic
equipment aims to enable the re-use, recycling and other forms
of recovery of waste equipment as well as to prevent negative
effects for the environment and human health caused by the
disposal of hazardous substances potentially contained in the
equipment.
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Trotec GmbH & Co. KG
Grebbener Str. 7
D-52525 Heinsberg
+49 2452 962-400
+49 2452 962-200
info@trotec.com
www.trotec.com
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