Intended Use; Safety Instructions - Truma Combi Operating Instructions Manual

Intended use

Proper use
– The appliance is approved solely for installation and opera-
tion in caravans of Vehicle Class O and motor caravans
of Vehicle Class M1, when the gas system is installed in
accordance with EN 1949. The national legislation and
regulations for operating and testing gas installations (e.g.
DVGW Work Sheet G 607 in Germany) must be observed.
– The appliance may be used only as to heat drinking water
and the vehicle interior.
– If the appliance is operated while the vehicle is in motion,
facilities must be installed to prevent the uncontrolled es-
cape of liquid gas in the event of an accident (according to
UN-ECE Regulation 122).
– If the appliance is used commercially, the operator must
ensure that special legal and insurance-related regulations
that apply in the relevant country of use are observed (e.g.
DGUV regulations in Germany).
Improper use
– All other uses not listed under proper use are improper and
therefore prohibited. This applies e.g. to installation and
operation in:
• Coaches and buses (Vehicle Class M2 and M3),
• Commercial vehicles (Vehicle Class N),
• Boats and other water-borne craft,
• Hunting and forest cabins, weekend homes or awnings.
– Installation in trailers and vehicles used to transport hazard-
ous goods is prohibited.
– It is prohibited to heat liquids other than drinking water (e.g.
cleaning, descaling, disinfection and preserving agents).
– Defective appliances must not be used.
– Appliances that are not installed or used in accordance with
the installation and operating instructions may not be used.

Safety instructions

For safe and proper use, carefully read, follow
and keep for later use the operating instruc-
tions and other documents that are supplied
with the product. The respective valid laws,
directives and standards must be observed.
Not following the rules in the operating and
installation instructions can result in serious
material damage and serious risk to the health
or life of persons. The appliance's operator or
user is solely responsible for such damage.
Only competent and trained persons
(experts) may install, repair and carry
out the functional test on the Truma product
in accordance with the installation and oper-
ating instructions and the currently accepted
technical regulations. Experts are persons
who, based on their specialist instruction and
training, their knowledge and experience with
Truma products and the relevant standards,
can carry out the necessary work properly and
identify potential hazards.
What must I do if I smell gas?
– Avoid ignition sources, for example extinguish
all naked flames, do not actuate any electrical
switches, mobile phones or radios in the ve-
hicle, do not start the vehicle's engine, do not
operate any appliances, do not smoke
– Open windows and doors
– Evacuate all persons from the vehicle
– Close gas cylinders and shut off the inflow of
gas from outside
– Have the entire gas system inspected and
repaired by experts.
– Do not put the gas system back into opera-
tion until it has been inspected and repaired!
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