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WARM AIR HEATER SERIES RAPID
1.
GENERAL WARNINGS
This manual is an essential component of the product and must
always accompany it.
If this equipment is sold or transferred to another owner, ensure
that the manual follows it, to enable the new installer/owner to
consult it.
The manufacturer disclaims any liability (under contract provi-
sions or otherwise) for damage to persons, animals, or objects
resulting from wrong installation or misuse, and/or non com-
pliance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
This unit is intended only and exclusively for the use for which
it has been built. Any different, wrong, or unreasonable use is
to be considered improper and therefore dangerous.
For installing, running and maintaining the unit, the user shall
strictly follow the instructions stated in this manual and shall
comply with existing national laws and regulations.
Any installation, maintenance or servicing operations shall be
performed only by
authorized personnel
, with technical skills
specific for the heating field.
First start-up, conversion to another gas type and maintenance
must be exclusively carried out by qualified personnel appointed
by Apen Group authorized Service Centers, in compliance with
National laws and regulations.
Installation and maintenance operations shall comply with
the laws and regulations existing in the Country where the
appliance is installed.
APEN GROUP's business organization can count on a wide-
spread network of approved Technical Support Centers. For
information, contact your local Representative or directly the
Manufacturer.
The unit is covered by a guarantee whose conditions and validity
are specified on the relevant certificate.
The manufacturer declares that the unit is workmanlike built in
compliance with UNI, UNI-CIG, and EC technical provisions,
and according to the relevant laws and to the Directive on Ap-
pliances burning gaseous fuels 90/396/EEC.
European Directives referenced:
- Gas Directive 2009/142/CE.
- Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EEC.
- Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE
- Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/CE.
2.
SAFETY WARNINGS
This section describes the safety rules for operators.
2.1
Fuel
Before starting the heater, check that:
Gas supply specifications match those written on the rating plate;
- Combustion air inlet pipes (if installed) and flue discharge pipes
are exclusively those specified by the manufacturer
- The grid of combustion air intake system is free from debris,
leaves, etc.
- The gas seal of the feeding system has been tested and ap-
proved in compliance with the law.
- The heater's fuel is the one specified for the unit
- The unit is correctly sized to match required flow and includes
all safety and control devices required by the law
- Gas pipes and air distribution ducts for ducted heaters have
been properly cleaned
- Fuel rate of flow matches heater's rated input.
- Gas feeding pressure matches values on rating plate.
2.2
Gas Leaks
If you smell gas:
- Do not operate electrical switches, the telephone or any other
object or device that can cause sparks.
- Immediately open doors and windows to vent the room.
- Close gas valves.
- Call for qualified personnel.
2.3
Power Supply
The heater shall be correctly wired to an efficient grounding
system, complying with existing regulations (CEI 64-8).
WARNING:
- Check the grounding system or have it checked by qualified
personnel, if necessary.
- Make sure network wire gauge suits the unit rated input shown
on rating plate and in this Manual.
- Do not mistake neutral and phase wires.
The heater can be plugged into mains using a plug-socket only if
the latter prevents any mistake between phase and neutral wires.
- The system wire gauge in general, and cable section in parti-
cular, must suit the unit rated input shown on equipment rating
plate and in this Manual. Do not pull electrical wires and keep
them far from heat sources.
NB: A multipole switch with fuses and contact opening greater
than 3 mm should be installed before the supply cable, in a visi-
ble and accessible position and within 3 meters from the control
board. Any installation or maintenance operation concerning the
electrical system must be
accomplished by qualified personnel.
2.4 Use
