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EN – Installation instructions
The radiator may only be installed by a special-
ized tradesman.
For additional electric operation, the follow-
ing activities may be performed only by an
electrical specialist (in Germany, according to
BFV A3):
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Installation and connection of the electric set
•
Connection of the heating element to the
electric set
Safety instructions
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Read these instructions for installation and
use thoroughly prior to installation/com-
missioning.
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After installation, pass the
instructions on
to the end user
.
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Observe the safety directions in the sepa
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rate electric set instructions.
DANGER
Life-threatening situation!
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Check the condition of the supply lines
(electricity, gas, water).
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Do not drill into any lines.
WARNING
Risk of injury!
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Note the radiator's weight (see page 6).
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At 25 kg and above, work with lifting
equipment or several persons.
WARNING
Personal injury and material damage!
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Check the base for adequate carrying ca
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pacity. Take the radiator's filled weight
(see page 6) and possible additional loads
into consideration.
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Check fasteners for applicability and tai
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lor them to the structural situation.
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Special requirements, e.g. for public
buildings (schools or the like), must be
taken into account.
Operating conditions
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Observe operating conditions for wa
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ter heating installations according to
DIN 18380 "VOB German Construction Con
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tract Procedures".
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Maintain water's condition according to
VDI [Association of German Engineers] 2035
"Prevention of damage in water heating in
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stallations".
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Observe limitations of use in damp loca
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tions according to DIN 55900 "Coatings for
radiators".
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Use radiator only in closed heating systems.
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Store and transport radiator only in the
protective packaging.
For electrical accessory operation:
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Select heating element heat output accord-
ing to the radiator type (see current sales
documents).
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When installing in rooms with bath or
shower facilities: take into account pro-
tective areas according to national instal-
lation standards (in Germany DIN VDE
0100-701). Also follow all local regulations.
Note:
The manufacturer does not approve
the installation of products in protective
area 1.
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Recommendation according to IEC stan-
dard 60335-2-43::
To prevent any risk to
small children, install the radiator so that
the bottommost cross tubes are situated at
least 600 mm above the floor.
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Ensure that when the valve in the supply
flow is closed, the water in the radiator can
expand up to the expansion vessel.
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When installing a valve in the return, en-
sure that the valve can only be actuated
with a tool to prevent authorized blocking.
Complaint
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Contact the manufacturer.
Disposal
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Packaging should be recycled or disposed of
properly. Observe local regulations.
Technical features
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Operating pressure: max. 6 bar
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Test pressure: 1.3 x operating pressure
Flow
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Flow available on the right or on the left
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Flow temperature:
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Hot water up to 110 °C (230 °F)
–
for additional electric operation up to
80 °C (176 °F)
Directions for installation
Number of attachment points
Requirement class 2 according to VDI 6036 per
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missible only when complying with Appendix D.
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If necessary, install additional radiator spac-
ers (refer to manufacturer's documenta-
tion).
The number of attachments points was deter-
mined and checked on vertically cored light-
weight brick T14.
For electrical accessory operation:
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Observe the electric set installation instruc
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tions.
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Ensure that a correctly installed mounting
box or wall socket (230 V, 16 A fuse) is avail
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able within the reach of the cable.
The electrical connection at the wall must be
freely accessible and must not project out to
the surface of the radiator or the control unit.
The radiator must not be attached directly be-
neath a wall socket.
For installation in a one-pipe heater:
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Use connection fitting with integrated, ad
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justable bypass.
EN – Instructions for use
Permissible use
The radiator may only be used for heating in-
terior spaces and for drying textiles washed in
water.
Any other use is contrary to the intended pur-
pose and therefore not permissible.
Misuse
The radiator is
not
usable as a seating accom-
modation, climbing or lifting support.
Safety instructions
WARNING
Risk of burns!
The radiator's surface can heat up to 110 °C
(230 °F).
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Be careful when touching the radiator.
CAUTION
Risk of burns due to squirting hot water
when evacuating air!
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Protect your hands.
Additional electric operation
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Observe separate instructions for the heat
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ing element.
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Ensure that the radiator is always complete-
ly filled with water and has been bled, so
that the radiator heats up properly.
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Do not operate the hot water heater and
the heating element simultaneously.
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Make sure that the return is open.
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Close the thermostatic head.
Maintenance
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Vent the radiator after commissioning and
following lengthy interruptions of opera-
tion.
Cleaning
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Use only mild, non-abrasive cleansing
agents.
Complaint
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Contact your local dealer.
Installation and repairs
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Have the installation and repairs performed
by a specialized tradesman so that your
claims under warranty are not forfeited.
Disposal
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Recycle or dispose of disused radiators, in-
cluding accessories, properly. Observe local
regulations.
