Webasto Air Top Evo 40 Installation Instructions Manual - 2 Safety
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Air Top Evo 40 | Air Top Evo 55
2 Safety
2.1 Intended use
The heater is approved for installation in vehicles. The heater is
suitable for heating, e.g.:
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cabins
■
equipment
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cargo areas
The heater is not approved for the purpose of directly heating the
cargo area of ADR vehicles (hazardous substance transportation).
2.2 Qualifications of installation person-
nel
The installation personnel must have the following qualifications:
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Successful completion of Webasto training
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Corresponding qualification for working on technical systems.
2.3 Regulations and legal requirements
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Regulations on the supplementary sheet "Important notes on
the operating and installation instructions" must be observed.
2.4 Safety information
Safety information on installation
Danger posed by live parts
X
X
Prior to installation, disconnect the vehicle from the voltage
supply.
X
X
Make sure the electrical system is earthed correctly.
X
X
Always comply with legal requirements.
X
X
Observe data on type label.
Risk of fire or toxic gasses by incorrect installation
X
X
Protect vehicle components in the vicinity of the heater from
overheating by implementing the following measures:
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Maintain minimum safety distances.
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Ensure adequate ventilation.
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Use fire-resistant materials or heat shields.
X
X
Always comply with legal requirements.
X
X
Installation of heater in ADR vehicles: Comply with ADR gui-
delines.
Danger of lacerations on sharp edges
X
X
Fit protectors on sharp edges.
Safety information on operation
Risk of explosion in environments with combustible vapours, flam-
mable dust and hazardous goods (e.g. petrol stations, tank facili-
ties, fuel store, coal bunkers, timber yard or grain warehouses)
X
X
Do not switch on or operate the heater.
Risk of poisoning and suffocation from exhaust fumes in closed
rooms without exhaust gas extraction
X
X
Do not switch on or operate the heater.
Risk of fires from flammable substances in the hot air flow
X
X
Keep hot air outlet clear.
X
X
Remove flammable substances from the hot air flow.
Avoiding damage to property
Overheating caused by restricted cold air inlet and hot air outlet
X
X
Keep the cold air inlet and hot air outlet clear of dirt and ob-
jects.
The overheating of heater
X
X
Do not operate heater without control unit cover in place.
Incorrect handling
X
X
Protect the unit against mechanical stress (e.g. dropping, im-
pacts or knocks).
X
X
Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit.
X
X
Do not step on the unit.
Shutting down the heater while afterrunning.
The heater continues running for approx. 240 seconds after being
switched off via the control element.
X
X
Always switch off the heater via the control element.
X
X
Do not disconnect from the voltage supply before the afterrun-
ning period has elapsed.
X
X
If a battery disconnector or kill switch is fitted: Shut down the
heater via the battery disconnector or kill switch only in the case
of emergency.
Cables damaged on sharp edges can cause short-circuits
X
X
Fit protectors on sharp edges.