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DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING
INTENDED USE
The packaging of your high-quality ETHERMA
product is made from recyclable materials.
• The frost protection cable for pipelines
includes an automatic thermostat which on
the one hand switches on the heating cable
once it registers a (drop in) temperature to
approximately 3 °C, and on the other hand
switches off the heating cable once it regis-
ters a (rise in) temperature to approximately
9 °C. It is therefore not necessary to check
the cable.
• We recommend switching off the heating
cable in summer (unplug the transformer).
• We recommend inspecting the heating cable
immediately prior to the cold season and/
or winter for any signs of damage, as well
as the relevant mains power supply, in order
to ensure its proper operation, provided that
the heating cable is not damaged and it is
ready for operation once it is connected to
the power supply.
• The frost protection cable may only be used
to provide frost protection for metal wa-
ter pipelines with a maximum diameter of
38 mm.
• The heating cable must not come into con-
tact with itself, cross or overlap at any point.
This will cause the cable to overheat.
• The length of the heating cable must not be
altered. Shortening the cable poses a risk of
overheating, while extending it means that it
will no longer generate the necessary heat.
Any attempt to physically modify the heating
cable will void the warranty. Once the heat-
ing cable is damaged, it cannot be repaired.
• If the heating cable becomes stiff (due to the
cold weather), first unwind it and connect
it to a transformer for a couple of minutes
until it is warm and flexible before installing
it on the pipeline. Never insert the trans-
former with the heating cable connected into
the power socket when the cable is wound
up; this will cause the cable to overheat
at points where it comes into contact with
itself, and melt the outer insulation.
• Do not install the heating cable on pipelines
which heat to temperatures exceeding 66 °C,
such as steam pipes; high temperatures of
this kind will damage the cable.
•
To prevent fires, the heating cable must be
kept at least 13 mm away from any flamma
-
ble material (including flammable insula
-
tion).
• Never use mineral wool or foam insulation
more than 13 mm thick. Excessive heating
cable insulation will lead to overheating. En-
sure that the insulation is fire-resistant.
• The heating cable must be protected against
damage (for example by gnawing animals,
discharge from lawnmowers, snow clearing,
falling icicles, etc.).
• Do not wind the cable; it must remain ex-
tended along the entire length of the pipe.
• The heating cable must not be immersed in
liquids.
• If the mains power cable of the unit is dam-
aged, this must be replaced by the manufac-
turer, a service agent or a similarly qualified
individual in order to avoid hazards.