Safety; Intended Use; Qualifications Of Installation Personnel; Regulations And Legal Requirements - Webasto Air Top Evo 40 Installation Instructions Manual

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Safety

2.1

Intended use

The heater is approved for installation in vehicles. The heater is
suitable for heating, e.g.:
■ cabins
■ equipment
■ 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:
■ Successful completion of Webasto training
■ Corresponding qualification for working on technical systems.
2.3

Regulations and legal requirements

■ 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
Prior to installation, disconnect the vehicle from the voltage
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supply.
Make sure the electrical system is earthed correctly.
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Always comply with legal requirements.
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Observe data on type label.
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Risk of fire or toxic gasses by incorrect installation
Protect vehicle components in the vicinity of the heater from
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overheating by implementing the following measures:
– Maintain minimum safety distances.
– Ensure adequate ventilation.
– Use fire-resistant materials or heat shields.
Always comply with legal requirements.
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Installation of heater in ADR vehicles: Comply with ADR gui-
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delines.
Danger of lacerations on sharp edges
Fit protectors on sharp edges.
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Air Top Evo 40 | Air Top Evo 55
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)
Do not switch on or operate the heater.
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Risk of poisoning and suffocation from exhaust fumes in closed
rooms without exhaust gas extraction
Do not switch on or operate the heater.
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Risk of fires from flammable substances in the hot air flow
Keep hot air outlet clear.
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Remove flammable substances from the hot air flow.
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Avoiding damage to property
Overheating caused by restricted cold air inlet and hot air outlet
Keep the cold air inlet and hot air outlet clear of dirt and ob-
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jects.
The overheating of heater
Do not operate heater without control unit cover in place.
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Incorrect handling
Protect the unit against mechanical stress (e.g. dropping, im-
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pacts or knocks).
Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit.
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Do not step on the unit.
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Shutting down the heater while afterrunning.
The heater continues running for approx. 240 seconds after being
switched off via the control element.
Always switch off the heater via the control element.
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Do not disconnect from the voltage supply before the afterrun-
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ning period has elapsed.
If a battery disconnector or kill switch is fitted: Shut down the
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heater via the battery disconnector or kill switch only in the case
of emergency.
Cables damaged on sharp edges can cause short-circuits
Fit protectors on sharp edges.
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