EINHELL HGG 300 Niro User manual

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HGG 300 Niro
Art.-Nr.: 23.309.12 I.-Nr.: 11032
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1. Introduction
 Important.
When using the equipment, a few safety
precautions must be observed to avoid injuries
and damage. Please read the complete
operating instructions and safety information
with due care. Keep these operating instructions
in a safe place so that the information is
available at all times. If you give the equipment
to any other person, hand over these operating
instructions and the safety information as well.
We cannot accept any liability for damage or
accidents which arise due to a failure to follow
these instructions and the safety information.
2. Safety information
 CAUTION
Read all the safety information and
instructions. Any errors made in following the
safety information and the instructions set out
below may result in an electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Keep all safety information and instructions
in a safe place for future use.
2.1 General safety information
■Read the operating instructions before you
use the gas fan heater.
■The gas fan heater must be installed in
compliance with the regulations in force in
your country and as described in these
instructions.
■Position the power cable so that there is no
danger of tripping over it.
■Do not pass the power cable over hot parts
of the equipment during operation.
■Never use the power cable to pull the power
plug out of the socket-outlet! Never use the
power cable to carry the gas fan heater or
try to move it by pulling.
■Never wind the power cable around the gas
fan heater.
■Never jam the power cable between objects
or pull the cable over sharp edges or
position the cable over hot plates or open
flames.
■Never immerse the gas fan heater in water –
danger of fatal accident!
■Never use the gas fan heater with wet
hands.
■Never open the gas fan heater and touch
live parts – danger of fatal accident!
■Position the gas fan heater in such a way
that the power plug is accessible at all times.
■Do not position the gas fan heater directly
below a socket-outlet.
■If the gas fan heater is not used for a lengthy
period of time, pull out the power plug and
remove the gas cylinder! Observe all the
information in this manual.
■Do not insert any foreign objects into the
equipment’s openings – danger of electric
shock and damage to the equipment.
■If the power cable for this equipment is
damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its after-sales service or by
similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.
■To prevent damage from the effects of heat,
do not place any heat-sensitive objects near
the gas fan heater.
■Do not touch the housing and safety guards
during operation – risk of burns.
2.2 Equipment-specific safety information
■Observe the technical regulations
concerning liquid gas which are in force in
your country (in Germany:TRF).
■You are allowed to operate the gas fan
heater only when it is fully assembled.
■The air inlet grille and the air outlet opening
must not be reduced in size and must not be
covered over – risk of fire -
■Never place the gas cylinder in front of the
gas fan heater while it is in operation – risk
of fire -
■The gas fan heater must not be operated on
an easily combustible surface- risk of fire -
■Operate the gas fan heater on a flat, level,
incombustible and stable surface.
■The rooms in which the equipment is used
must be well ventilated.
Ventilation openings with a total area of at
least 750 cm² must be provided. A minimum
room size of 300 m³ is compulsory.
■The gas fan heater must never be used in
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basements or in rooms below ground level.
■The gas fan heater must not be used to heat
inhabitable rooms in residential buildings.
Usage in public buildings must comply with
the regulations in force in your country!
■Do not use the gas fan heater in leisure
vehicles such as caravans, motor homes
and boats.
■No persons are allowed to remain in the
room where the equipment is being used.
■Do not use the gas fan heater in rooms in
which there is already a gas cylinder.
■The gas fan heater must not be operated
near other heaters (minimum distance 1 m),
inflammable materials or explosive
materials.
■The gas fan heater must be set up with the
following safety distances between its
housing and combustible materials or walls:
2 m at the air intake end, 3 m at the air
discharge end, 1 m at the sides, 1.50 m at
the top.
■Do not move the gas fan heater when it is in
operation.
■After the gas fan heater has been in use and
each time before you move it, close the
valve on the liquid gas cylinder.
■Use only the gas types and the liquid gas
cylinders specified by the manufacturer.
■The liquid gas cylinder must be changed in
a well ventilated area away from naked
flames (candles, cigarettes or other
equipment with a naked flame). The gas
cylinder valve must be closed for this
purpose.
■Check that the seal on the pressure
regulator is fitted correctly and that it can
perform its function.
■If there is a gas leak, do not use the gas fan
heater. If it is already in use, the gas supply
must be shut off and the gas fan heater must
be inspected and repaired before it can be
used again.
■In the event of a leak, close the shut-off
valve on the gas cylinder immediately and
open the doors and windows.
■If you smell gas, do not switch any lights on
or off, actuate no other electrical switches
and do not use a telephone or mobile phone
in the danger area.
■If you smell gas, do not use a naked flame
(e.g. a lighter or match) and do not smoke.
■Check the hose lines (gas hose) at least
once a month and every time you change
the liquid gas cylinder. If the hose lines show
signs of becoming brittle or any other
damage, you must replace them with new
hoses of the same length and quality.
■The gas hose must be replaced within the
specified periods (see section 8.2).
■Check that the seal on the cylinder valve is
in good condition and is actually fitted. Do
not use additional seals.
■Liquid gas cylinders must be protected from
direct sunlight and must be stored only in an
upright position.
■The gas fan heater may be used only with a
connected pressure regulator with the
maximum output pressure as set in the
factory and indicated on the rating plate.
■Do not kink or twist the gas hose.
■Install and ignite in strict adherence to
the instructions.
■If the equipment cannot be left in a safe
condition to run unattended, switch it off.
This equipment is not designed to be used by
people (including children) with limited physical,
sensory or mental capacities or those with no
experience and/or knowledge unless they are
supervised by a person who is responsible for
their safety or they have received instructions
from such a person in how to use the equipment
safely.
Children must always be supervised in order to
ensure that they do not play with the equipment.
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3. Layout (Fig. 1)
1 Carry handle
2 Air inlet grille
3 Gas connection thread
4 Gas valve button
5 ON/OFF switch
6 Base
7 Housing
8 Piezo ignition knob
9 Air outlet opening
4. Items supplied
■Open the packaging and take out the
equipment with care.
■Remove the packaging material and any
packaging and / or transportation braces (if
available).
■Check to see if all items are present.
■Inspect the equipment and accessories for
transport damage.
■If possible, keep the packaging until the end
of the guarantee period.
IMPORTANT
The equipment and packaging material are
not toys! Do not let children play with
plastic bags, foils or small parts!
There is a danger of swallowing or
suffocating!
■Gas fan heater
■Carry handle with 2 screws
■Gas hose
■Pressure regulator 1500 mbar
■Original operating instructions
5. Intended use
The gas fan heater is designed solely for
heating, structural drying and thawing purposes
in well ventilated rooms and outdoors.
Well ventilated rooms have ventilation openings
with a total area of at least 750 cm². A minimum
room size of 300 m³ is compulsory.
The gas fan heater must never be used in
basements or in rooms below ground level. This
gas fan heater is not designed for household
use.
The gas fan heater may be used only for its
intended purpose. Any other use is deemed to
be a case of misuse. The user/operator and not
the manufacturer will be liable for any damage
or injuries of any kind which result from such
misuse.
Please note that our equipment has not been
designed for use in commercial, trade or
industrial applications. Our warranty will be
voided if the equipment is used in commercial,
trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent
purposes.
6. Before starting the equipment
6.1. Fitting the carry handle (Fig. 1)
Use a cross-tip screwdriver and the provided
screws to screw the carry handle (1) to the
housing (7).
6.2 Connecting to the gas cylinder (Fig. 2)
6.2.1 Parts required
The following parts are required to connect
the gas fan heater to the gas cylinder:
■A conventional 5 kg or 11 kg (max. 13 kg)
gas cylinder.
■A pressure regulator compliant with EN
13785 for 1500 mbar operating pressure,
max. 1.5 kg/h, for the gas cylinder used
(supplied).
■A sufficiently long hose line compliant with
EN 1763-1 (max. 1.0 m) which can be fitted
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without kinking (supplied).
■A wrench size 17.
■Approved leak spray or foaming agent.
Important. Follow the safety information
(section 2)
Note: The gas cylinder must be set up in such a
way that the hose line is not kinked or twisted, is
not subjected to tension and does not touch
any hot areas of the gas fan heater.
6.2.2 Making the connections
1. (Fig. 1) Use a wrench size 17 to connect the
gas hose to the gas connection thread (3) of
the gas fan heater. Tighten the connection.
2. (Fig. 2) Connect the union nut (D) of the
pressure regulator (E) to the cylinder valve
thread (G) by turning it counter-clockwise.
Do not use any tools – the cylinder valve
gasket could be damaged, resulting in a
leak.
3. (Fig. 2) Connect the hose line (N) to the
pressure regulator output thread (K) with a
suitable wrench size 17, turning it counter-
clockwise. To tighten, you must hold a
second wrench of the correct size on the
pressure regulator (faces are provided on
the pressure regulator for this purpose) in
order to stop the regulator being turned or to
stop too much force being transferred.
Tightening the connection as just described
will prevent leaks.
4. Use a leak tester to check all the
connections under operating pressure. If no
bubbles form, the connection is not leaking.
It is prohibited to conduct a leak test with a
naked flame. Porous or damaged hose lines
and fittings must be replaced immediately.
6.2.3 Replacing the gas cylinder (Fig. 2)
Important. Read the safety information
1. The liquid gas cylinder must be changed in
a well ventilated area or outdoors away from
naked flames (candles, cigarettes, other
devices with a naked flame, etc.).
2. Close the cylinder valve (F)
3. Undo the union nut (D) on the pressure
regulator
4. Take the pressure regulator (E) off the
cylinder
5. Screw a guard cap onto the cylinder valve
thread (G)
6. Connect the new cylinder as described in
section 6.2.2
7. Using the equipment
7.1 Starting up
Notes:
■Before starting up the gas fan heater and in
particular after a lengthy period of non-use,
check the gas carrying parts for blockages
caused by insects, etc. If the gas pipes are
blocked, a dangerous flashback may occur.
■Do not start up the gas fan heater until you
are certain that the gas hose and its
connections are not leaking (see section
7.1.1).
■Check that the voltage supply is the same
as the voltage details on the rating plate.
■If a leak develops during operation, close
the gas cylinder valve immediately and
open all the windows and doors.
7.1.1 Testing for leaks
With the gas cylinder valve open and the
pressure regulator closed, spray leak detection
spray on all the screw connections you have
made in order to check for leaks. If there is a
leak, bubbles will form at this position. In this
case close the cylinder valve immediately and
re-tighten the screw connections. Then check
for leaks again. If the leak remains after several
attempts, please contact Customer Service.
7.1.2 Switching on the gas fan heater
(Fig. 1)
Important. When you switch on the gas fan
heater, always stand behind or on the side of
the equipment and never in front of the air outlet
opening – risk of burns.
Notes:
■Do not move the gas fan heater when it is in
operation
■The gas fan heater becomes hot when it is
in operation – risk of burns.
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1. Insert the power plug into the power socket-
outlet.
2. Open the gas valve on the gas cylinder.
3. Press the pushbutton of the hose break
guard (Fig. 5).
4. Switch on the ON/OFF switch (5) and check
whether the fan behind the air inlet grille (2)
is running and whether air is being blown
out through the air outlet opening (9).
5. Let the fan run for at least 30 seconds and
press the gas valve button (4) and the piezo
ignition (8) simultaneously. If necessary,
press the piezo ignition (8) several times
while you continue to hold the gas valve
button (4). After ignition, keep the gas valve
button (4) pressed for another 10 seconds.
If the gas fan heater stops burning after you let
go of the gas valve button, you must allow the
fan to continue running for at least another 1
minute before repeating the ignition operation.
This is vital in order to disperse the gas
completely.
Notes:
■If ignition is difficult or irregular, be sure to
check the air throughput before you start the
equipment again. The fan must not be
blocked and the air inlet end and/or air
outlet end must not be covered.
■Lengthy and extreme use can be
accompanied by excessive evaporation with
icing (hoar frost) on the gas cylinder. In this
case connect a new or bigger gas cylinder
to the equipment.
7.2 Shutting down
7.2.1 Switching off the gas fan heater
1. Close the cylinder valve.
2. Allow the fan to continue running for at least
another 2 minutes in order to cool the gas
fan heater.
3. Press the ON/OFF switch (5) to switch off
the fan.
4. Pull the power plug out of the socket-outlet.
5. Disconnect the pressure regulator from the
gas cylinder.
8. Cleaning, maintenance and
ordering of spare parts
8.1 Cleaning
■Before carrying out any cleaning and
maintenance work, the gas fan heater must
be turned off, disconnected from the power
supply and cooled down.
■Then disconnect the pressure regulator with
gas hose from the gas cylinder.
■Use a damp cloth to clean the casing.
■Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner or with
careful use of compressed air.
8.2 Maintenance
■Repairs and maintenance work on the
equipment may be carried out only by
authorized gas fitters.
■Only original spare parts are allowed to be
used for repairs.
■Check the power cable at regular intervals
for signs of defects or damage.
■A damaged power cable may be replaced
only by an electrician or ISC GmbH in
compliance with the relevant regulations.
■Check the hose lines (gas hose) at least
once a month and every time you change
the liquid gas cylinder. If the hose lines
show signs of becoming brittle or any other
damage, you must replace them with new
hoses of the same length and quality.
■After lengthy periods of non-use and each
time after any maintenance and repairs you
must check that everything is in good
working order.This includes testing all the
gas carrying connections for leaks (e.g. with
leak detection spray or soap solution) and
performing an electrical safety test in
accordance with VDE 0701.
8.3. Ordering spare parts
Please provide the following information on all
orders for spare parts:
■Model/type of the equipment
■Article number of the equipment
■ID number of the equipment
■Part number of the required spare part
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9. Storage
9.1 Equipment
Store the equipment and its accessories out of
children’s reach in a dark and dry place at
above freezing temperature. The ideal storage
temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the
equipment in its original packaging.
9.2 Liquid gas cylinder
■Never store the liquid gas cylinder inside the
house, in rooms below ground level or in
non-ventilated areas!
■The valves on the liquid gas cylinder must
have valve guard caps and lock nuts.
■Gas cylinders must be stored upright, even
when they are empty.
10. Connection diagram (Fig. 3)
Q1 ON/OFF switch
F1 Fuse-thermostat
M1 Fan motor
Y1 Thermoelectrical ignition guard (gas valve)
Y2 Safety solenoid valve
B1 Thermal element
B2 Piezo ignition
B3 Ignition electrode
B4 Burner
11. Technical data
Rated thermal load: max. (Hi) 30 kW
Air throughput: 500 m3/h
Gas consumption: G 31: 2150 g/h
Equipment category: I3P
Country of destination: GB/IE
Type of gas: Standard propane
Operating pressure P: 1500 mbar (propane)
Mains connection: 230 V ~ 50 Hz, 0.17 A, 38 W
Temperature class: 76°C
12. Disposal and recycling
The equipment is supplied in packaging to
prevent it from being damaged in transit. The
raw materials in this packaging can be reused
or recycled. The equipment and its accessories
are made of various types of material, such as
metal and plastic. Defective components must
be disposed of as special waste. Ask your
dealer or your local council!
For EU countries only
Never place any electric power
tools in your household refuse.
To comply with European Directive 2002/96/EC
concerning old electric and electronic
equipment and its implementation in national
laws, old electric power tools have to be
separated from other waste and disposed of in
an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking
to a recycling depot.
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13. Troubleshooting
If the equipment is operated properly you should experience no problems with malfunctions or
faults. In the event of any malfunctions or faults, please check the following before you contact your
customer services.
Fault Possible cause Remedy
The fan does not run – No electricity – Check the power plug,
– Check the voltage supply, if
necessary replace the power
cable
The equipment does not
ignite
– Defective ignition cable
– Loose ignition cable
– The distance between the
electrode and the burner is too
big
– Check the ignition cable, replace
if necessary*.
– Check the ignition cable, connect
securely if necessary*.
– Set the distance to 5 mm* (see
Fig. 4).
No gas flow – Gas cylinder empty
– Gas cylinder valve closed
– Safety valve in the equipment
has still not released the gas
– Replace the gas cylinder
– Open the valve.
– Try again to switch on (see
section 7.1.2)
Gas input too high or
flame too big
– Pressure regulator defective – Replace the pressure regulator
The burner flame goes
out during operation
– The thermal element is not warm
enough
– The air inlet and/or air outlet are
blocked
– No mains voltage
– The flame is blown out by wind or
a draught
– Try again to switch on
(see section 7.1.2)
– Clean the air inlet grille, remove
obstructions to the air intake,
check the fan operation
– Check the voltage supply, if
necessary replace the power
cable
– Set up the equipment out of wind
and draughts, allow it to cool for
several minutes, then try again to
switch on (see section 7.1.2)
Important.
* This work must be performed by qualified and approved specialists.
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