Version 2: March 2020
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manual: 0009 0231EN
Changing gas cylinders
Changing or connecting gas cylinders must be done carefully outside, or in an amply ventilated area, in a flame-
free environment and away from other people.
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Check if there are no other operating terrace heaters, other gas appliances, burning candles or people
smoking cigarettes in the area.
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Be sure that the valve on the gas cylinder is closed, electricity to the heaters is disconnected and the burners
of the heater are extinguished.
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Unscrew the nut by which the gas regulator is connected to the gas cylinder valve. (Note that most
connections are with left-handed threads. They open in clockwise direction).
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Before connecting the (new) gas cylinder, first check whether the rubber seals on the cylinder valve or on
the regulator-connecting nut are fitted properly, are not damaged or worn and able to fulfil its function. If
damaged or worn, do not use it or replace the seals.
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After connecting the regulator firmly, open the cylinder valve and check with soapy water if the connection
is leak tight. If bubbles appear, the connection leaks. Do not use the heater unless the system is sound.
Soundness check
Before using a new built gas system, the installer shall make a careful and extensive check for gas leakage.
After executing a pressure drop test to determine that there are not large leaks, check every connection with
soapy water or gas detection liquid with all gas valves open and with maximum gas pressure. Pay special
attention to the hose connections. Maintain maximum air ventilation during the test. Repeat this check at least
every year. This soundness check shall be done by a competent installer only.
What to do by gas leakage
When a gas leak is detected, immediately close the gas supply and electricity to the heater. Keep open flames
away. Do not use the heater anymore and inform other people that possibly will operate the heater. Contact an
authorised gas technician, gas installer or gas service agent to determine if the gas leakage can be repaired.
Never try to do gas repairs by yourself. Do not use the heater anymore until the problem is solved.
5. Electrical information
(only heaters with ..S.., ..Ei.. or ..SEi.. as a part of the model identification)
General
All electrical connections/installations shall be made in accordance with the national and/or local regulations
that are in force in the country of destination where the heater will be installed. Before doing maintenance or
installation work always disconnect the electricity to all the lines by removing or disconnecting the fuses from
the electrical system to the heaters.
A proper earth connection MUST be made to the heaters with an electronic ignition device (Ei) and/or with a
solenoid valve (S). Firstly for safety reasons and secondly the electric ignition device (Ei) will not operate
correctly and will give failures or will shut down. The Ei device is not phase sensitive. In case of an electrical
fault directly after installation of the heater concentrate first on earth continuity and resistance to earth. These
are the main reasons for failures while all heaters are operated for proper functioning before leaving the factory.
To maintain the IP65 rating make sure that the rubber seals between the ignition device and electric connector
and between the electric connector and electric wiring are in place. Turn the mounting screws and compression
nuts of the connectors firmly so no water can enter.
Fuses and switches are not supplied with the heater. The electric installation shall have a separate fuse for the
protection of the heaters only. The operation switches prior to the heaters shall be of a double pole type with
minimum contact separation of 3 mm. Make sure that always the live wire (or hot wire) of the electric supply is
used to switch the heaters on and off. The operating or control box, which is not delivered by the manufacturer
but by the installer, can be installed on any desired place and height, provided this is within reach of the user.
Electrical data
Ei
S
SEi
Electrical supply:
230VAC 50/60Hz, IP65
230VAC 50Hz, IP65
24VAC 50Hz, IP65
230VAC 5Hz, IP65
Power:
Max 30VA
10VA
Max 40VA
Current rating:
Max 0,2A
0,05A / 0,3A
0,25A
Waiting time T(w)
7 seconds
X
7 seconds
Safety time T(s)
30 seconds
X
30 seconds
