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1.0 Introduction
1.1
General
1.1.1
Before installation check that the appliance as
described on the packaging label is in
accordance with the correct type and model
specified on the data plate and complies with
your customer order.
1.1.2
The heater is delivered wrapped in heavy-duty
polythene and should be checked to ensure
that it has been delivered undamaged.
1.1.3
Please read this document before commencing
installation. The onus rests with the installer to
ensure that all relevant manuals are read and
understood, especially with regard to any safety
instructions stipulated by the manufacturer.
1.1.4
These instructions are only valid for the country
of use indicated on the appliance, i.e. GB - IE.
If these symbols are not shown it is necessary
to obtain appropriate technical instructions
which will provide information concerning the
necessary modification of the appliance for use
in the country concerned. Such instructions
may be obtained from your supplier upon
request.
1.1.5
Check that the local distribution conditions of
electricity supply, type of oil and pressure and
adjustment of the appliance are compatible.
1.1.6
When installed in Great Britain the total
installation must comply with the requirements
and recommendations of the relevant British
Standards & local laws. The installation must
also be in accordance with the relevant
electrical regulations and I.E.E. regulations.
1.1.7
Warning!
Unauthorised modification of this
appliance or departure from use in the manner
for which it was intended by the manufacturer,
or installation in a manner contrary to these
instructions may constitute a hazard and
jeopardise all warranties. Deviations should
only be carried out after formal consent has
been obtained from the manufacturer.
1.1.8
Caution!
Ensure that the environment in which
the air heater is to be installed will not create a
hazard, i.e. where excessive (volatile) dust,
flammable or corrosive substances and/or
vapours and combustible materials may be
present. Suitable protection should be given to
prevent damage to the appliance, for example
from forklift trucks.
1.1.9
These appliances have been tested and set
according to the data plate before leaving the
factory.
1.2 Quality
Products
1.2.1
The Ambi-Rad range of oil fired cabinet heaters
is manufactured in the EC and supplied in
accordance with BS EN 9002: 1994 Quality
Assurance System.
1.2.2
Certificates of conformity are available from the
Quality Control department at Ambi-Rad
Limited.
1.3 CE-Approval-European
Directives
1.3.1
Ambi-Rad cabinet heaters have been fully
assessed and tested and meet the following EC
Directives:
- Machinery Directive
(89/392/EEC)
- Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC)
- Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (89/336/EEC & 91/36 EEC)
- Product Liability Directive (65/379/EEC)
1.3.2
In addition Ambi-Rad oil fired cabinet heaters
conform to the following harmonised standards:
BS EN 292 - Part 1
Safety of Machinery - Basic Concepts, General
Principles for terminology, methodology
BS EN 292 - Part 2
Safety of Machinery - Basic Concepts, General
Principles for Design Technical Principles and
Specifications.
BS EN 60204 - Part 1
Safety of Machinery - Electrical Equipment for
Machine Specification for General
Requirements.
BS EN 60335 - Part 1
Safety of Household and Similar Electrical
Appliances General Requirements.
BS EN 55014
Limits and methods of measurement of radio
disturbance characteristics of electrical motor-
operated and thermal appliances for household
and similar purposes, electric tools and similar
electric apparatus.
prEN 50165
Electrical equipment of non-electric heating
appliances for household and similar purposes,
safety requirements.
1.4. Product
Information
1.4.1
Ambi-Rad cabinet heaters are available with
burner outputs from 30kW to 270kW and can
be floor mounted (VCH units) or suspended
(HCH units).
Cabinet heaters can be used in free blowing or
ducted applications. Each heater must have its
own individual open flue.
1.4.2
All cabinet heaters are fitted with a pre-tested
and set forced draught burner. A sequential
control box is fitted to each burner to provide
safety. Note: No asbestos or soldered joints
are present in the construction of the heater.
1.4.3
All the materials selected can withstand the
range of chemical, mechanical and thermal
demands expected during the foreseen and
normal use of the product, as stipulated by
manufacturers' instructions and
recommendations.
1.4.4
Before final location of the product the following
criteria should always be considered in placing
the heater:-
• Flue outlet access
• Placing for efficient distribution of warm air
• Oil supply
• Electrical services
• Fresh air supply (when applicable)
•
Service access and maintenance
requirements
1.5 Warning
Heaters should not be installed in a corrosive or
solvent atmosphere
(i.e. near plating or degreasing plants), in areas
where there is a fire risk, or any other
environment which is detrimental to the heater
or its operation.
Consult BS 6230 for further information on
hazardous areas.
