Foreword
Dear customer, by purchasing this heating fabric, you have bought an economic product that will provide you with many years of unadulterated
pleasure as long as you pay attention to the following information and safety rules.
Adherence to these rules is mandatory should you need to make a warranty claim. In order to apply the heating fabric as directed, these instructions
contain important information concerning usage and mounting. Surface heaters with heating fabrics are direct heaters based on the principle of
infra-red heat radiation. These require low levels of energy and they create pleasant climatic conditions in rooms.
These instructions will help you to use the laminated heating fabric, safely, economically and as directed.
The target group for these instructions
The instructions are intended for persons who are responsible for the mounting and installation of laminated heating fabrics. These persons are
informed how the heating fabrics are securely installed and how to guard against unauthorised persons, especially untrained persons.
Supplementary material
Due to changes, supplement the instructions regularly with the following instructions:
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Statutory regulations concerning accident prevention
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Statutory regulations concerning environmental protection
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Provisions published by the Employer’s Liability Insurance Association
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Changes in the law in accordance with GPSG
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Ordinance concerning safety in the workplace
Explanation of the symbols
Danger!
Notes with the
danger
symbol warn of hazards to life and limb.
! Warning!
Notes with the
warning
symbol warn of material and environmental damage.
Information
Information concerning the mounting and use of the heating fabric strips (as directed)
(2013 edition).
The PRO CAR heating fabric may be used by children aged 8 years and above / persons with an impaired physical, sensory or mental capacity / a
lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised or have been trained with regard to the safe use of the heated fabric and understand the
hazards that arise. Children should not play with the heating fabric. Cleaning and user servicing should not be carried out by children without
supervision.
The mounting and connection (if not supplied with a plug) of the surface heating elements with other electrical equipment should
only
take place by
a
qualified electrician
! As a general rule, all of the relevant provisions of the respective countries of use should be followed, e.g. VDE, SEV, ÖVE,
UL etc.
The stated operating voltage should not be exceeded.
There should be sufficient safety devices in place to guard against contact, e.g. covers and a safety non-fused earthing. The 230 volt design should
only
be connected via a
residual current device
. If metal parts are heated, these should also be incorporated into the safety measures. Surface
heating elements with a simple or basic insulation (safety class 0) should not be placed directly on conductive surfaces. In these instances, a
protective film needs to be placed between the metallic surface and the heating fabric. PET films should have a minimum thickness of 200 µm.
Care should be taken that the minimum permissible bending radius of 60 mm is achieved. Furthermore, the PET insulation of the heating fabric
should not be damaged. Users should take appropriate care during the installation, in order to avoid damage as a result of pointed objects which
may fall down.
The heating fabric is to be spatially separated from sources of heat e.g. lamps or stoves.
If the rated borderline temperature is exceeded, the heating fabric is to be switched off and only operated again if the cause has been established.
We are happy to provide you with further advice by telephone.
Specified or correspondingly tested models are to be used as temperature controllers, temperature monitors or temperature limiters. If a
temperature controller is desired, we recommend our special dimmer.
Covers and heat insulators must be attached in such a way that they do not cause a build up of heat which can lead to the rated borderline
temperature being exceeded.
Care should be taken that covers and undersurfaces are suitable for floor heating.
The surface heating elements should not be exposed to humidity or moisture. Following the incidence of moisture, the device should only be re-
operated following the complete drying out of the device (in full) including the place where it was used.
We do not honour any warranty for damages, which arise as a result of the instructions (for use) not being followed.
Please contact us if you have any further questions concerning our products.
Safety instructions
Use as directed
The heating fabrics are only designed and suited for fixed installations e.g.
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in heaters (mounted in walls and ceilings)
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foot warmers and heating mats
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surface heating elements in buildings
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heating for wall images (and similar constructions)
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standing heating radiators.
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Use as directed also involves observance and adherence to these instructions, as well as the manufacturer’s notes concerning the further use of its
heating radiators and heating systems (as directed).
For example, the laminated heating fabrics are not suitable for use as heating equipment
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in explosive atmospheres (dust, steam, gas)
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in air conditioning equipment (EN60335-240)
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in heating equipment for saunas (EN60335-2-53)
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in storage heaters (EN60335-2-61)
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in pliant heating equipment such as heated blankets and heated pillows (EN60335-2-17)
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solely for individual use
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and for all applications which listed by PRO CAR under ‘use as directed’.
