Arcotherm EC 85 Livret D'entretien page 12

Before using the space heater, please read carefully all the instructions for use described below and follow the
indications scrupulously.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage to persons and/or property caused by improper use of the
equipment.
This instruction manual is an integral part of the equipment and must therefore be kept carefully and passed on with
the unit in the event of a change of ownership.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The hot air generators run on diesel fuel. Those with direct
combustion send hot air and the combustion products into the
room, while those with indirect combustion are fitted with a flue to
take the fumes away through the chimney.
Always follow local ordinances and codes when using this
heater:
• Read and follow this owner's manual before using the heater;
• Use only in places free of flammable vapours or high dust
content;
• Never use heater in immediate proximity of flammable
materials (the minimum distance must be 2 m);
• Make sure fire fighting equipment is readily available;
• Make sure sufficient fresh outside air is provided according to
the heater requirements. Direct combustion heaters should
only be used in well vented areas in order to avoid carbon
monoxide poisoning;
• the generator is installed near a chimney to take away the
fumes (see the paragraph "FUMES FLUE POSITIONING
DIAGRAM") and connected to an electrical switchboard;
• Never block air inlet (rear) or air outlet (front);
• In case of very low temperatures add kerosene to the heating
oil;
• Make sure heater is always under surveillance and keep
children and animals away from it;
• Before starting the heater always check free rotation of
ventilator;
• Unplug heater when not in use.
OPERATION
Before any attempt of starting the heater is made, check that
your electrical supply conforms to the data on the model plate..
Warning
To operate the machine, must install the air
dispersion cone (18) on the front of the machine as
shown in the figure above ("Operating diagram").
Warning
Mains must be fitted with a thermo-magnetic
differrential switch.
Unit plug must be linked to a socket with a mains
switch.
You can run the generator in manual by setting switch (14) to
ON.
The generator can only work automatically when a control
device, such as for example a thermostat or a timer, is connected
to the generator. Connection to the generator is made by
removing the socket cover (15) and inserting the thermostat plug.
To start the machine you must:
• if connected to the thermostat, turn the switch to (ON +
• if not connected to the thermostat, turn the switch to (ON).
When unit is started for the first time or is started after the oil
tank has been totally emptied, the flow of oil to the burner may be
impaired by air in the circuit. In this case the control box will cut
out the heater and it might be necessary to renew the starting
procedure once or twice by depressing the reset button (13).
EN
IMPORTANT
Should the heater not start, check that oil tank is full and
depress reset button (13).
Should the heater still not work, please refer to chapter
"OBSERVED FAULTS, CAUSES AND REMEDIES".
STOPPING THE HEATER
Set main switch (14) on "0" position or turn thermostat or other
control device on lowest setting.
The flame goes out and the fan continues to work for approx.
90 sec. cooling the combustion chamber.
SAFETY DEVICES
The unit is fitted with an electronic flame control box. In case
of malfunction this box will cut in and stop the heater, at the
same timet he pilot lamp in the control box reset button (13) will
light up.
Heaters are also equipped with an overheat thermostat safety
cut out which will stop the heater in case of overheating. This
thermostat will reset automatically but you will have to depress
button (13) on control box before being able to restart the heater.
TRANSPORT
Warning
Before making any attempt to restart heater find
and eliminate reason of overheating.
Before heater is moved it must be stopped and unplugged.
Before moving the heater wait till it has totally cooled off and
make sure oil tank cap is securely fixed.
The hot air generators with wheels must be wheeled. The
suspended version which has no wheels must be transported
with adequate machinery.
MAINTENANCE
Preventive and regular maintenance will ensure a long trouble
freelife to your heater.
Warning
Never service heater while it is plugged in,
operating or hot.
Severe burns or electrical shock can occur.
Every 50 hours of operation: disassemble filter and wash with
clean oil, remove upper body parts and clean inside and
ventilator with compressed air, check correct attachment of H.T.
connectors to the electrodes and check H.T. cables, remove
burner assembly, clean and check electrode settings, adjust
according to scheme "REGULATION OF ELECTRODES".
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