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oil heater IDE 20 / IDE 30 / IDE 50 / IDE 60 / IDE 80
Activities required before starting maintenance
Warning of electrical voltage
Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands.
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Switch the device off.
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Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out
of the mains socket.
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Allow the device to cool down completely.
Warning of electrical voltage
Tasks which require the device to be opened must
only be carried out by authorised specialist
companies or by Trotec.
Cleaning the housing
Clean the housing with a soft, damp and lint-free cloth. Make
sure that no moisture enters the housing. Protect electrical
components from moisture. Do not use any aggressive cleaning
agents such as cleaning sprays, solvents, alcohol-based or
abrasive cleaners to dampen the cloth.
Wipe the housing dry after cleaning.
For a smooth operation of the device, the combustion chamber,
the burner and the fan must be cleaned regularly.
1. Switch the device off as described in the Shutdown
chapter.
2. Wait until the device has cooled down completely.
Cleaning after every 50 operating hours
1. Remove the fuel oil filter. Take out the filter insert and
clean it with clean fuel oil.
2. Dismantle the upper part of the housing and clean the
inner section and the fan blades with a cleaning fleece
and, in case of heavy soiling, with a brass brush.
3. Check the condition off all cables and of the high-voltage
plugs.
4. Dismantle the burner and clean its components with a
brass brush.
5. Clean the electrodes. Check the distance of the electrodes
and adjust if necessary (see figure).
6. Have the combustion chamber cleaned by the customer
service.
7. Assemble the components in reverse order.
Draining the tank
Warning of flammable substances
In order to prevent fires, make sure that there are no
ignition sources near the tank.
25 30
35
40
45
5
10
15
20
1. Provide for a suitable collection container.
2. Move the device to an elevated position.
3. As indicated in the figure use a wrench to open the screw
at the bottom of the tank.
4. Drain the fuel into the collection container.
5. When no more fuel is discharged, seal the drain hole
again.
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Ensure the tight fit of the screw and, if required, replace
the seal, for otherwise fuel might leak out
uncontrollably.
6. Dispose of the fuel according to national regulations.
