Webasto Air Top 3500 ST Workshop Manual - page 6
Air Top 3500/5000
1 Introduction
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1
Introduction
1.1
Scope and Purpose
This repair shop manual is intended to support
familiarised personnel in the repair of the air heaters
Air Top 3500, Air Top 3500 Volume Plus and
Air Top 5000 of the Diesel type.
1.1.1 Use of the Air Heaters
The air heaters Air Top 3500 and Air Top 5000 are used to
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heat the cabin
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defrost the windscreens
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heat the goods in transport
They are not cleared to be used for heating a
compartment intended for the transportation of dangerous
goods.
The heaters work independently from the vehicle engine
and are connected to the vehicle's fuel and electrical
system. The use in vehicles with water or air cooled
engine is possible.
1.2
Meaning of Warnings, Cautions, and
Notes
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES in this manual
have the following meaning:
WARNING
This heading is used to highlight that non-compliance with
instructions or procedures may cause injuries or lethal
accidents to personnel.
CAUTION
This heading is used to highlight that non-compliance with
instructions or procedures may cause damage to
equipment.
NOTE
This heading is used to highlight and draw specific
attention to information.
1.3
Additional Documentation to be used
This workshop manual contains all information and
procedures necessary for the repair of air heaters
Air Top 3500 and Air Top 5000. The use of additional
documentation is normally not necessary. Operating
instructions/installation instructions and the vehicle
specific installation proposal may be used as
complementary information as necessary.
1.4
Safety Information and Regulations
The general safety regulations for the prevention of
accidents and the relevant operating safety instructions
have to be observed at all times.
"General Safety Regulations" beyond the scope of these
regulations are detailed in the following.
The specific safety regulations applicable to this manual
are highlighted in the individual chapters by Warnings,
Cautions, and Notes.
1.4.1 General Safety Notes
Within the scope of the StVZO (Road Traffic Licensing
Regulations of the Federal Republic of Germany) "Design
General Approvals" laid down by the Federal Office for
Motor Traffic exist for the Air Heaters Air Top 3500 and
Air Top 5000 with the following official marks of
conformity:
~S306 for Air Top 3500 (Diesel)
~S303 for Air Top 5000 (Diesel)
Installation of the heater is to be performed in accordance
with the installation instructions and must be checked in
case of
a) the vehicle type inspection in accordance with
§ 20 StVZO
b) the individual inspection in accordance with
§ 21 StVZO or
c) The examination in accordance with § 19 StVZO
performed by an officially authorised expert or
examiner for road traffic, a vehicle inspector or a
public servant as per section 7.4 a of Annex VIII
to the StVZO.
In the event of c) the installation must be certified on the
acceptance certificate included in the copy of the "General
Operating License" giving details about
–
manufacturer
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type of vehicle and
–
vehicle identification number.
This validates the "Design General Approval".
The acceptance certificate must be kept with the
vehicle. The year of initial operation must be durably
marked on the identification plate.
The heaters are cleared for heating the passenger and
driver cabin, but not for heating a compartment intended
for the transportation of dangerous goods.
When using the heater in special vehicles (e.g. vehicles
for the transportation of dangerous goods ADR) or in
vehicles not subject to the Road Licensing Regulations
(StVZO) (e.g. ships), the applicable partially regional
regulations must be observed.