Trotec TCH 1 E Manual

Notes regarding the operating manual

Symbols

	of electrical voltage This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of persons due to electrical voltage
	of hot surface This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of persons due to hot surface.
	This signal word indicates a hazard with an average risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious injury or death.
	This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury. Note This signal word indicates important information (e.g. material damage), but does not indicate hazards.
	Info Information marked with this symbol helps you to carry out your tasks quickly and safely.
	Follow the manual Information marked with this symbol indicates that the operating manual must be observed.

You can download the current version of the operating manual and the EU declaration of conformity via the following link:

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Safety

Read this manual carefully before starting or using the device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity of the device or its site of use.

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

Children of less than 3 years should be kept away from the device unless continuously supervised. Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall only switch on/off the appliance provided that it has been placed or installed in its intended normal operating position and they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall not plug in, regulate and clean the appliance or perform user maintenance.

Do not use the device in small rooms if persons are present who cannot leave the room independently and who are not under constant supervision.

• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms or areas and do not install it there.
• Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.

• Only put up the device in an upright, stable position on firm ground.
• Let the device dry out after a wet clean. Do not operate it when wet.
• Do not use the device with wet or damp hands.
• Do not expose the device to directly squirting water.
• Never insert any objects or limbs into the device.
• Do not cover or transport the device during operation.
• Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in legible condition.
• Do not sit on the device.
• This appliance is not a toy! Keep away from children and animals. Do not leave the device unattended during operation.
• Check accessories and connection parts for possible damage prior to every use of the device. Do not use any defective devices or device parts.
• Ensure that all electric cables outside of the device are protected from damage (e.g. caused by animals). Never use the device if electric cables or the power connection are damaged!
• The mains connection must correspond to the specifications in the Technical annex.
• Insert the mains plug into a properly secured mains socket.
• Observe the device's power input, cable length and intended use when selecting extensions to the power cable. Completely unroll extension cables. Avoid electrical overload.
• Before carrying out maintenance, care or repair work on the device, remove the mains plug from the mains socket. Hold onto the mains plug while doing so.
• Switch the device off and disconnect the power cable from the mains socket when the device is not in use.
• Do not under any circumstances use the device if you detect damages on the mains plug or power cable. If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Defective power cables pose a serious health risk!
• During the installation of the device observe the minimum distances from walls and other objects as well as the storage and operating conditions specified in the Technical data chapter.
• Do not use the device in immediate proximity to curtains, beds or sofas.
• Make sure that the air inlet and outlet are not obstructed.

• Make sure that the suction side is kept free of dirt and loose objects.
• Do not place the device on combustible ground.
• Only use original spare parts, for otherwise safe and functional operation cannot be ensured.
• Allow the device to cool down before transport and/or maintenance work.
• Do not use this device near bathtubs, shower trays, swimming pools or other water containers. Risk of electric shock!
• The device must not be positioned directly beneath a wall socket.
• The device must be set up in a way that the switches and controllers cannot be touched by a person in a bathtub or shower.
• Do not use the device any more once it has been dropped.

Intended use
The device is only suitable for well insulated spaces or occasional use.
Only use the device for heating closed rooms whilst adhering to the technical data.
Intended use comprises heating the air in:

• living spaces
• storerooms
• salesrooms
• construction areas
• containers
• basements

Foreseeable misuse

• Do not place the device on wet or flooded ground.
• Do not place any objects, e.g. clothing, on the device.
• Do not use this device in the vicinity of fuel, solvents, varnishes or other easily inflammable vapours or in rooms where these substances are stored.
• Do not use the device outdoors.
• Do not use the device for heating vehicles.
• The device must not be mounted to and operated on a wall.
• The device must not be used near swimming pools.
• Do not use this device in the immediate vicinity of sinks, bathtubs or other water containers. Never immerse the device in water.
• Any use other than the intended use is regarded as a reasonably foreseeable misuse.
• Do not make any unauthorised modifications, alterations or structural changes to the device.

Personnel qualifications

People who use this device must:

• be aware of the dangers that occur when working with electric devices in damp areas.
• have read and understood the operating manual, especially the Safety chapter.

Maintenance tasks which require the housing to be opened must only be carried out by specialist electrical companies or by Trotec.

Symbols on the device

Symbols	Meaning
	This symbol located on the device indicates that it is prohibited to place objects (such as towels, clothes etc.) above or directly in front of the device. In order to avoid overheating and fire hazards, the heater must not be covered.

Residual risks

Residual risks

of electrical voltage
Work on the electrical components must only be carried out by an authorised specialist company!

of electrical voltage
Before any work on the device, remove the mains plug from the mains socket! Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands. Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out of the mains socket.

of hot surface
Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns. Particular attention has to be given where children and vulnerable people are present!

Improper handling entails a risk of burning and electric shock. Only use the device as intended!

Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way! Observe the personnel qualifications!

The device is not a toy and does not belong in the hands of children.

Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may use it as a dangerous toy.

Improper installation entails a risk of fire. Do not place the device on combustible ground. Do not place the device on high-pile carpets.

In order to avoid overheating and fire hazards, the device must not be covered!

Behaviour in the event of an emergency

1. Switch off the device.
2. In an emergency, disconnect the device from the mains feed-in: Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out of the mains socket.
3. Do not reconnect a defective device to the mains.

Overheating protection

The device is provided with a safety thermostat which is activated by overheating of the device:

• In such an event the device switches off automatically.

When the safety thermostat is activated, allow the device to cool down. Only then start to look for the cause of overheating. Should the problem persist, please contact the customer service.