General; Safety Instructions - Schwank terrasSchwank+ 4 Technical Manual

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General

The set-up and operation of this infrared gas
heater complies with the standards and safety
regulations valid in Europe.
Please read these technical instructions
carefully before using this device.
Consideration of the stated instructions and
pre-set requirements is a pre-condition for our
warranty and is necessary for proper
installation and trouble-free operation.
The patio heater terrasSchwank+ is
exclusively designed for heating outdoor
areas or well ventilated rooms (at least 1/4 of
the surrounding surface is open). An
operation which is different or goes beyond
this, is not considered as the intended
operation. For any possible damage resulting
from this, Schwank will not be liable. Any risk
resulting from this will be borne by the user
alone.

Safety instructions

This device has been designed by recognized
safety rules. However, in case of improper
operation, dangers may arise for the user or
for third parties or damage may arise to the
device and other properties.
In order to avoid this, it is important that you
carefully read and follow the following safety
instructions.
General safety instructions
•
Use only the device as intended and in a
technical perfect condition.
•
Ensure that all persons who operate, fit, install,
commission, service or repair this device have
read this Technical Manual. Keep the Technical
Manual at the same place of operation.
•
Consider all generally valid legal and other
mandatory rules related to accident prevention.
•
Don't make any alterations, additions or
conversions of the device without the express
approval of Schwank GmbH.
•
All spare parts must comply with the technical
requirements. Therefore apply only
original spare parts delivered by Schwank
GmbH.
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Safety Instructions on electrical fittings
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Risk of electrical shock!
You can be fatally be injured by electrical
shocks. Any working on electrical fittings
may be only done by an electrical specialist
or by trained persons under the guidance and
supervision of an electrical specialist in
accordance with the rules of electrical
engineering.
•
Check the electrical fittings regularly. Damaged
cables etc. must be replaced immediately.
•
When working on the electrical fittings, the
device must be set to a zero potential. Ensure
that the device cannot be accidentally switch-on
during the working.
Safety by handling the device
Assembly, installation, commissioning, repair and
maintenance working may only be carried out by
competent persons for these purposes. If you have
questions on this, please contact the after-sales
service of SCHWANK GmbH Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 221 7176 220.
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We recommend that these installation guidelines have
to be followed together with national rules in force, any
local byelaws and the current IEE wiring regulation. This
affects specially:
Gas installation
Heater installation
Electrical installation
Ventilation installation.
Notwithstanding their limited scope, the appliance must
be installed by a competent person in accordance with
the relevant provisions of the relevant gas safety
regulations. Full compliance with all relevant regulations,
including amendments, in force at the time of installation
is a pre-requisite of our warranty.
• • • •
Fire risk !
Observe the safety distances to combustibles
(see page 4 and 5).
• • • •
Ensure in assembly and mounting that the ignition
part is easy to access.
• • • •
Lay the gas lines and electric cables so that they cannot
be heated by the rising waste gases or by direct thermal
radiation of the heater. Use heat resistant cables near
the heater.
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