Eberspächer D8LC Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions - page 7
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Safety instructions for installation
and operation
Danger!
Risk of injury, fire and poisoning!
• The heater must only be started up when the
maintenance flap is closed and the outlet hood is
mounted in position.
• The maintenance flap must not be opened during
operation.
• Disconnect the vehicle battery before commencing
any kind of work.
• Before working on the heater, switch the heater off
and let all hot parts cool down.
• The heater must not be operated in closed rooms,
e.g. in the garage or in a multi-storey car park.
• Adjustable hot air outlets must always be adjusted
so that they cannot blow hot air directly at living
creatures (people, animals) or objects sensitive to
temperature (loose and / or fastened).
Caution!
Safety instructions for installation and operation!
• The year of initial commissioning must be marked on
the nameplate.
• The heat exchanger of air heaters is a component
subject to high thermal loads which must be
replaced 10 years after initial commissioning of the
heater. In addition, the installation date must be
entered on the plate “original spare part” enclosed
with the heat exchanger must. Then affix the plate
next to the nameplate on the heater.
• The heater must only be installed by a JE partner
authorised by the manufacturer according to the
instructions in this manual and possibly according to
special installation recommendations; the same
applies to any repairs to be carried out in the case
or repairs or guarantee claims.
• 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 not
original spare parts are dangerous and therefore not
allowed. They result in expiry of the type permit of
the heater; consequently, when installed in motor
vehicles they can cause expiry of the vehicle
operating licence.
• The following measures are not allowed:
– Changes to components relevant to the heater.
– Use of third-party components not approved by
Eberspächer.
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Introduction
– Nonconformities in installation or operation from
the statutory regulations, safety instructions or
specifications 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 on the vehicle,
the plus pole cable at the battery should be
disconnected and placed at ground to protect the
controller.
• The heater must not be operated where there is a
risk of an accumulation of flammable vapours or
dust, for example close to
– fuel depot
– coal depot
– wood depot
– grain depots etc.
• The heater must be switched off when refuelling.
• When the heater is mounted in a safety housing
etc., the installation compartment of the heater is
not a stowage compartment and must be kept
clear.
In particular fuel canisters, oil cans, spray cans,
gas cartridges, fire extinguishers, cleaning rags,
items of clothing, paper etc. must not be stored or
transported on or next to the heater.
• Defect fuses must only be replaced by fuses with
the prescribed rating.
• If fuel leaks from the heater fuel system, arrange
for the damage to be repaired immediately by a JE
service partner.
• After-running of the heater must not be interrupted
prematurely e.g. by pressing the battery
disconnecting switch, apart from in the case of an
emergency stop.
Accident prevention
General accident prevention regulations and the
corresponding workshop and operation safety
instructions are to be observed.