Obligations Of The Operator / Vehicle Owner; Safe Operation - Truma VarioHeat eco Operating Instructions Manual

Obligations of the operator / vehicle owner

The vehicle owner is responsible for cor-
rect operation of the appliance.
The installer or vehicle owner must affix
the yellow warning information sticker
that is provided with the appliance to the ve-
hicle in a location that is clearly visible to all
users. Missing stickers can be requested from
Truma.
The appliance, the gas system and the
exhaust duct for the combustion prod-
ucts must be inspected by a recognised expert
in accordance with the national regulations
(e.g. DVGW Worksheet G 607 in Germany) or,
if there are no such regulations, at least every
two years.
– A recognised specialist must carry out a leak
test after changes have been made to the
liquid gas system.
– The vehicle owner is responsible for having
the check carried out.
Pressure regulating devices and hoses
must be replaced with new ones no
more than 10 years after their date of manu-
facture (every 8 years if used commercially).
Inspect hose lines regularly and have
them replaced if they are broken.

Safe operation

The use of upright gas cylinders from
which gas is taken in the gas phase is
mandatory for the operation of gas pressure
regulation systems, gas equipment and gas
systems. Gas cylinders from which gas is tak-
en in the liquid phase (e. g. for fork lifts) must
not be used, since they would result in dam-
age to the gas system.
The operating pressure of the gas supply
(30 mbar) and of the appliance (see type
plate) must be the same.
In Germany, only pressure regulating equip-
ment that complies with DIN EN 16129
(in vehicles) with a fixed output pressure of
30 mbar may be used for the gas system. The
flow rate of the pressure regulating equipment
must correspond to at least the maximum
consumption of all appliances installed by the
system manufacturer.
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For vehicles, we recommend the Truma
MonoControl CS gas pressure regula-
tion system and the Truma DuoComfort /
DuoControl CS gas pressure regulation sys-
tem for two-cylinder gas systems.
At temperatures of around 0 °C and be-
low, the gas pressure regulation system
or the changeover valve should be operated
with the EisEx regulator heater.
Suitable hoses that meet national regula-
tions must always be used in the respec-
tive destination country.
During the initial start-up of a brand new
appliance, small quantities of fumes and
a slight odour may briefly occur. When the ap-
pliance is started up after a particularly long
period of non-use, there may be some smoke
and/or smell due to dust or dirt. It is a good
idea to allow the appliance to run at maximum
output for a few minutes for the purpose of
self-cleaning and to ensure that the area is
well ventilated.
This appliance may be used by children
from 8 years old and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabili-
ties or with a lack of experience only if they
are supervised or have been instructed in the
safe use of the appliance and understand the
resulting risks.
Children must not be allowed to play
with the appliance.
The integrity and tight fit of the exhaust
double duct must be checked regularly,
particularly at the end of long trips. Also check
the mounting of the appliance and the cowl.
To prevent damage to the appliance
from spray water, such as when cleaning
the vehicle, do not spray water directly into
the cowl.