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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For your own safety, do not start assemble or use
the drying chamber without rst having read and
understood all the contents of this user manual.
Do not let persons who have not read the
instructions use the drying chamber.
If used incorrectly, the drying chamber can
cause injury and material damage.
Do not connect the electric power until you have
installed the drying chamber according to these
instructions.
KEY TO SYMBOLS
This symbol means ’WARNING’. Pay particular
attention where this symbol appears in the
manual text.
This symbol is followed by instructions that must
be observed. Pay particular attention where this
symbol appears in the manual text.
GENERAL
The drying unit may only be used for drying wood in a
chamber intended for this purpose.
In this user manual ”cut the power” means that
the cable that supplies power to the equipment
should be disconnected from the mains and
placed such that no unqualied person can
reconnect it. Wait until the drying unit has cooled
completely.
Cut the power:
• before touching the part of the drying unit that is on
the inside of the drying chamber.
• before opening any of the inspection hatches on the
drying unit.
• before cleaning or other maintenance.
• before moving the drying unit.
Risk of burn injury.
The drying unit has hot heating elements. It
must not be started until it is correctly installed
in a drying chamber, and the drying chamber is
closed. Never put your hands inside the drying
unit unless the power has been cut off.
SITING
Risk of personal injury
Risk that the stack of wood falls on someone.
Risk of re if the drying unit or the stack of
wood falls/tips over
Risk that an empty drying chamber tent falls/
tips over due to strong winds
Follow the instructions below:
• Set up the drying chamber on a at surface that is rm
enough to hold the weight from the load.
• The wood should be stacked in a stable way. Certain
movements can occur in the stack when the wood is
drying.
• The drying kiln should be placed at a secure distance
from surrounding buildings and other objects that
can be damaged in an event of re. Safety distance
from the drying chamber and drying unit to any
combustible material should be at least 5 m. We
recommend you to contact your local re protection
authority for guidance if you are unsure.
• For maximum re and electrical safety, earth leakage
circuit breakers must be used.
• Ensure that the air in the drying chamber can circulate
and that the wood inside the chamber is not closer
than 5 cm to the drying unit.
• Place the drying kiln such that the start / stop button is
not blocked.
• Never step on the power cable of the drying unit. The
cable should be protected against accidental damage.
• If the drying chamber is empty it must be secured to
avoid it blowing over due to strong winds. The easiest
way is to leave a certain amount of wood inside the
drying chamber to give it stability.
