Eberspächer B3LC User Manual - page 5
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Introduction
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Regulation!
• Arrangement of the heater
– Parts of the structure and other components near
the heater must be protected from excess heat
exposure and possible contamination from fuel or
oil.
– The heater must not pose a fire hazard even when
it overheats. This requirement is deemed to be
fulfilled when adequate clearance to all parts is
observed during installation, sufficient ventilation is
provided and fire-proof materials or heat plates are
used.
– The heater must not be mounted in the passenger
compartment of vehicles in class M
2
and M
3
. But a
heater in a hermetically sealed enclosure which
otherwise complies with the conditions stated
above may be used.
– The factory nameplate or duplicate must be affixed
so that it can still be easily read when the heater
is installed in the vehicle.
– All appropriate precautions must be taken when
arranging the heater to minimise the risk of
injuries to persons or damage to other property.
• Operating status display
– A clearly visible operating display in the user’s field
of vision must indicate when the heater is
switched on an off.
• Fuel supply
– The fuel intake connection must not be located in
the passenger compartment and must be sealed
with a properly closing lid to prevent any fuel
leaks.
– In heaters for liquid fuel where the heater fuel is
separate from the vehicle fuel, the type of fuel and
intake connection must be clearly identified.
– A warning sign is to be fixed to the intake
connection indicating that the heater must be
switched off before refuelling.
• Exhaust system
– The exhaust outlet must be arranged so as to
prevent any penetration of exhaust fumes into the
vehicle interior through the ventilation system,
warm air intakes or open windows.
• Combustion air intake
– The air for the heater combustion chamber must
not be sucked in from the passenger compartment
of the vehicle.
– The air intake must be arranged or protected in
such a way that it cannot be blocked by other
objects.
• Heater air intake
– The heater air supply must consist of fresh air or
circulated air and be sucked in from a clean area
not contaminated by exhaust fumes of the drive
machine, the combustion heater or any other
source in the vehicle.
– The intake pipe must be protected by a grid or
other suitable means.
• Hot air outlet
– The hot air pipes within the vehicle must be
arranged or protected in such a way that there is
no risk of injury or damage if they are touched.
– The air outlet must be arranged or protected in
such a way that it cannot be blocked by any
objects.
Statutory regulations
The Federal Road Transport Directorate has issued an
"EC type approval" and an "EMC type approval" for the
heater for installation in motor vehicles and with the
following official type approval marks, noted on the
heater name plate.
Air heater 3L
EC- e1 00 0056
EMC- e1 021064