PLANAR-8DM
ENG
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Safety
3.1 The heater and its parts must be installed by a specialist company.
3.2 The heater is to be used only for the purposes specified in this operating manual.
3.3 Do not install the fuel line inside the vehicle interior.
3.4 Do not install electric wiring (harnesses) near the fuel line.
3.5 A vehicle equipped with the heater must be provided with a fire extinguisher.
3.6 Do not use the heater in environments where combustible vapors or gases, or large
amounts of dust may appear or aggregate.
3.7 Due to danger of exhaust gas poisoning, do not operate the heater when the vehicle
is parked inside a confined space (a garage, a repair shop, etc.).
3.8 The heater must be switched off during vehicle fueling.
3.9 Disconnect the heater from the battery before starting any welding work on the
vehicle or heater repair.
3.10 During installation and dismantling of the heater, safety rules envisaged by
regulations for works performed on electric networks and fuel systems of vehicles must be
observed.
3.11 Do not connect the heater to the electric circuit of the vehicle with running engine
and the battery removed.
3.12
Do not switch off heater electric power before the purging cycle is completed.
3.13 The heater must be powered from the
battery
independently of the vehicle
ground
.
3.14 Do not connect/disconnect electric power plugs when the heater is on.
3.15 Do not step on the heater, do not place objects onto it.
3.16 Do not cover the heater with clothes, rugs, etc. Do not obstruct the hot air outlet
hole with clothes and rugs either.
3.17 After the heater is switched off, do not switch it on again for at least 5–
10 seconds.
3.18 For safe heater operation, after two unsuccessful attempts to start the heater in a
row, contact the service department for troubleshooting information.
3.19 In case of a heater fault, contact a specialized maintenance organization
authorized by the manufacturer.
3.20 Failure to observe the above requirements makes the warranty void.
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Heater design and operation
The heater operates independently from the vehicle engine.
