Risk of damage when starting the engine
If components of the fuel system or coolant circuit of the auxiliary
heater are removed or opened, there is a possibility of causing
damage to the auxiliary heater.
– Never attempt to start the engine when components are re‐
moved or opened.
Malfunction caused by air in the fuel supply system
After work has been performed on the fuel tank or the fuel delivery
unit, the metering pump will draw air and supply it to the auxiliary
heater. The air in the fuel system may cause the auxiliary heater
to malfunction.
– Fill fuel take-off pipe with fuel.
Risk of accidents and risk of injury due to activated timer of aux‐
iliary heater
If the vehicle’s timer for the auxiliary heater is active, the heater
may switch on unexpectedly. This poses a risk of poisoning from
exhaust gases, a risk of burns caused by hot auxiliary heater
components as well as a risk of fire and explosions caused by
high temperatures.
– Deactivate timer for auxiliary heater.
Transporter 2016 ➤
Auxiliary heater - Edition 04.2020
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