Trotec IR 1550 SC User manual

TRT-BA-IR1550SC-TC2021-08-002-EN
IR 1550 SC
EN
OPERATING MANUAL
RADIANT HEATER

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Table of contents
Notes regarding the operating manual.................................2
Safety .....................................................................................2
Information about the device................................................5
Transport and storage...........................................................6
Assembly and installation.....................................................6
Operation ...............................................................................7
Errors and faults....................................................................8
Maintenance ..........................................................................9
Technical annex...................................................................10
Disposal ...............................................................................10
Notes regarding the operating manual
Symbols
Warning of electrical voltage
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to electrical voltage.
Warning of hot surface
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to hot surface.
Warning
This signal word indicates a hazard with an average
risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious
injury or death.
Caution
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk
level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.
Note
This signal word indicates important information (e.g.
material damage), but does not indicate hazards.
Info
Information marked with this symbol helps you to carry
out your tasks quickly and safely.
Follow the manual
Information marked with this symbol indicates that the
operating manual must be observed.
You can download the current version of the operating manual
and the EU declaration of conformity via the following link:
IR 1550 SC
https://hub.trotec.com/?id=44913
Safety
Read this manual carefully before starting or using the
device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity
of the device or its site of use.
Warning
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
Warning
Children of less than 3years should be kept away from
the device unless continuously supervised.
Children aged from 3years and less than 8years shall
only switch on/off the appliance provided that it has
been placed or installed in its intended normal
operating position and they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
Children aged from 3years and less than 8years shall
not plug in, regulate and clean the appliance or
perform user maintenance.
Warning
Do not use the device in small rooms if persons are
present who cannot leave the room independently and
who are not under constant supervision.
• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms or
areas and do not install it there.
• Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.

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• Parts of the device may become hot and may produce arcs
or sparks. Do not use this device in the vicinity of fuel,
solvents, varnishes or other easily inflammable and/or
explosive vapours or in rooms where these substances are
stored. Keep device away from open fire and hot surfaces
and do not store or operate it in their vicinity.
• Let the device dry out after a wet clean. Do not operate it
when wet.
• Do not use the device with wet or damp hands.
• Do not expose the device to directly squirting water.
• Never insert any objects or limbs into the device.
• Do not insert objects into the ventilation inlets. Failure to
comply may result in electric shock, fire or damage to the
device if this is not observed.
• Do not use the device as source of ignition.
• Do not cover the device during operation.
• This appliance is not a toy. Keep away from children and
animals. Do not leave the device unattended during
operation.
• Check accessories and connection parts for possible
damage prior to every use of the device. Do not use any
defective devices or device parts.
• Ensure that all electric cables outside of the device are
protected from damage (e.g. caused by animals). Never
use the device if electric cables or the power connection
are damaged!
• The mains connection must correspond to the
specifications in the Technical annex.
• Insert the mains plug into a properly fused mains socket.
• If possible, do not use extensions to the power cable as
they can overheat and cause a fire. If you need to use an
extension to the power cable, make sure its length is at
least1.5m.
• Observe the device's power input, cable length and
intended use when selecting extensions to the power
cable. Completely unroll extension cables. Avoid electrical
overload.
• Do not guide the power cable underneath carpets. Do not
cover the electric cable with carpets or similar fabrics. Lay
the electric cable away from walkways to avoid trip
hazards.
• Before carrying out maintenance, care or repair work on
the device, remove the mains plug from the mains socket.
Hold onto the mains plug while doing so.
• Switch the device off and disconnect the power cable from
the mains socket when the device is not in use.
• Do not under any circumstances use the device if you
detect damages on the mains plug or power cable.
If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Defective power cables pose a serious health risk!
• During the installation of the device observe the minimum
distances from walls and other objects as well as the
storage and operating conditions specified in the Technical
data chapter.
• Do not use the device in immediate proximity to curtains,
beds or sofas.
• Do not transport the device during operation.
• Allow the device to cool down before transport and/or
maintenance work.
• Do not use this device near bathtubs, shower trays,
swimming pools or other water containers. Risk of electric
shock!
• The device must not be installed directly beneath a socket.
• The device must be set up in a way that the switches and
controllers cannot be touched by a person in a bathtub or
shower.
• The device must not be used with a programming switch,
timer, separate remote control system or similar
equipment that switches the device on automatically, as
this could cause a fire hazard if the heater is covered or
positioned incorrectly.
• Make sure that the air inlet is not obstructed. Risk of fire!
Do not use the device on soft surfaces (e.g. on a bed) as
this may block the air inlet.
• Make sure that no inflammable material such as curtains,
roller shutters, flags, plastic sheeting etc. covers the
device due to wind or other weather conditions.
• Never use the device after it has been dropped.
If the device has been dropped, it must be inspected and,
if necessary, repaired by the manufacturer, its customer
service or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid
hazards.
Intended use
Use the device for heating surfaces in roofed outdoor areas and
protected from weather exposure.
The device is only intended for ceiling installation.
Intended use comprises:
• heating surfaces
– in storage facilities,
– in construction areas,
– in containers,
– in the catering trade,
– at trade fairs and events,
– in roofed outdoor areas (e.g. covered terraces).

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Foreseeable misuse
The device is not intended for industrial use.
• Do not place any objects, e.g. clothing, on the device.
• Do not use the device for heating in vehicles.
• Do not use this device in the vicinity of fuel, solvents,
varnishes or other easily inflammable vapours or in rooms
where these substances are stored.
• The device may not be used as a heating device for
babies / children or animals.
• The device may not be installed inside a shower or directly
above a bathtub.
• The device must not be used near swimming pools.
• Do not use this device in the immediate vicinity of sinks,
bathtubs or other water containers.
Never immerse the device in water.
• The device may not be exposed to moisture or weather
effects (rain, sunlight).
• Any use other than the intended use is regarded as a
reasonably foreseeable misuse.
Any unauthorised changes, modifications or alterations to the
device are forbidden.
Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:
• be aware of the dangers that occur when working with
electric devices in damp areas.
• have read and understood the operating manual, especially
the Safety chapter.
Maintenance tasks which require the housing to be opened
must only be carried out by specialist electrical companies or by
Trotec.
Symbols on the device
Symbols Meaning
This symbol located on the device indicates that it
is prohibited to place objects (such as towels,
clothes etc.) above or directly in front of the
device.
In order to avoid overheating and fire hazards, the
heater must not be covered.
Residual risks
Warning of electrical voltage
Work on the electrical components must only be
carried out by an authorised specialist company!
Warning of electrical voltage
Before any work on the device, remove the mains plug
from the mains socket!
Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands.
Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable
out of the mains socket.
Warning of hot surface
Some parts of this product can become very hot and
cause burns. Particular attention has to be given where
children and vulnerable people are present!
Warning
Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!
Observe the personnel qualifications!
Warning
The device is not a toy and does not belong in the
hands of children.
Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.
Warning
Improper installation or mounting entails a risk of fire.
Warning
Risk of injury due to infrared radiation!
Do not stay in the device's immediate vicinity for too
long. Do not look directly into the device for too long.
Observe the minimum distances.
Warning
In order to avoid overheating and fire hazards, the
device must not be covered!
Warning
Coarse dirt particles on the heating rods can cause the
device to overheat. Fire hazard!
Remove coarse dirt particles from the heating rods
according to the Maintenance chapter before switching
on the device.

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Behaviour in the event of an emergency
1. Switch the device off.
2. In an emergency, disconnect the device from the mains
feed-in: Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power
cable out of the mains socket.
3. Do not reconnect a defective device to the mains.
Information about the device
Device description
The device is used to quickly generate instant heat.
The device is based on the functional principle of heat
generation by infrared radiation. The infrared radiation is
generated by a halogen heating element and emitted to the
surrounding surfaces as heat radiation. This serves to keep
people or objects warm or to heat them up.
Setting one of the three heating levels and selecting the LED
elements can be made via remote control or directly on the
control panel.
• suitable for the application in roofed outdoor areas
• for ceiling installation
• silent operation
• no dust circulation (suitable for allergy sufferers)
Device depiction
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1
3
6
7
4
4
5
No. Designation
1Fastening rope
2Screw fittings for mounting the fastening ropes
3Control panel
4LED elements
5Remote control
6On/off switch
7Carabiner hook

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Transport and storage
Note
If you store or transport the device improperly, the
device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of
the device.
Transport
Before transporting the device, observe the following:
• Switch the device off.
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out
of the mains socket.
• Do not use the power cable to drag the device.
• Allow the device to cool down sufficiently.
Storage
Before storing the device, observe the following:
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out
of the mains socket.
• Allow the device to cool down sufficiently.
When the device is not being used, observe the following
storage conditions:
• dry and protected from frost and heat
• in an upright position where it is protected from dust and
direct sunlight
• with a cover to protect it from invasive dust, if necessary
• Place no further devices or objects on top of the device to
prevent it from being damaged.
• Remove batteries from the remote control.
Assembly and installation
Scope of delivery
• 1x Device
• 4x50cm fastening ropes
• 1x Carabiner hook
• 1 x Remote control
• 1x Manual
Unpacking the device
1. Open the cardboard box and take the device out.
2. Completely remove the packaging.
3. Fully unwind the power cable. Make sure that the power
cable is not damaged and that you do not damage it during
unwinding.
Assembly
The device is intended for ceiling installation. Observe the
following requirements for the installation:
Warning
Risk of fire due to improper installation!
There is a risk of fire if the required minimum
distances are not observed.
Observe the Installation chapter and the technical data
in the Technical annex.
Warning
There is a risk of the device falling down if the required
minimum carrying capacity for the ceiling has not been
observed.
Select or mount a ceiling holder suitable for the weight
of the device (see technical data) and the structure of
the ceiling. The ceiling and the holder must be able to
hold a weight3 to4times heavier than the device. The
device must only be mounted to a solid ceiling surface.
Warning
The device must not be placed directly below a socket,
as the electrical cables may be hit when the device is
being mounted. This may cause an electric shock.
Observe the minimum distances for mounting the
device (see chapter Technical data).
üA suitable ceiling holder is preassembled.
üMake sure that the on/off switch (6) of the device is in
position 0.
1. Insert the union nuts(8) of the fastening ropes (1) on the
screw fittings(2).
2. Attach the carabiner hook(7) with the four fastening
ropes(1).
3. Fasten the device on the ceiling by hooking the carabiner
hook(7) into the ceiling holder. Observe the minimum
distances to the ceiling and floor (see chapter Technical
data).
ðCheck the closure of the carabiner hook(7) and close it
if necessary.
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Installation
When installing the device, observe the minimum distances
from walls and other objects as described in the Technical data
chapter.
• Never install the device in a way that it radiates directly
onto walls or other objects. Observe the minimum
distances from walls or other objects according to the
Technical data chapter.
• Only install the device in a horizontal position.
Start-up
Info
Odours might arise upon initial start-up or after a
longer period of non-use.
• Before restarting the device, check the condition of the
power cable. If there are doubts as to the sound condition,
contact the customer service.
• Do not create tripping hazards when laying the power
cable or other electric cables, especially when positioning
the device in the middle of the room. Use cable bridges.
• Make sure that extension cables are completely unrolled.
• Make sure that there are no curtains or similar objects in
the immediate vicinity.
Prior to initial start-up, insert batteries in the remote control.
Connecting the power cable
• Insert the mains plug into a properly fused mains socket.
• Make sure that the power cable is guided along the back
of the device. Never guide the power cable along the front
of the device!
Operation
Operating elements
10
9
6
Remote control
All settings of the device can also be made using the remote
control included in the scope of delivery.
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9
11
No. Designation Meaning
9Modebutton
(with operating
control lamp)
Illuminated red if the timer is set
Changing the heating level, activating
the LED elements and setting the timer:
P1 = heating capacity of 600W
P2 = heating capacity of 900W
P3 = heating capacity of 1500W
P4 = heating capacity of 1500W and
LED elements(4)
P5 = LED elements(4)
P6 = standby mode
10 Segment display Indicates the heating level or the
number of hours of the timer
11 Power button For switching the device on or off
12 Timer button Switching the timer on or off:
Automatic switch-off in increments
of1h up to24h

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Switching the device on
Once you have completely installed the device as described in
the Start-up chapter, you can switch it on.
1. Set the on/off switch(6) on the device toI.
ðThe segment display(10) is illuminated in red.
ðThe device is now in standby mode.
2. Press the Mode button(9) to select the desired heating
level and switch on the LED elements.
ðAt level P1 to P3, one of the three heating levels is
switched on.
ðAt level P4, the highest heating level and the LED
elements (4) are switched on.
ðAt level P5, only the LED elements(4) are switched on.
ðAt level P6, standby mode is activated.
ðDuring operation of level P1 to P5, the operating control
lamp(9) is permanently illuminated in green
ðThe segment display(10) is illuminated in red at level
P6.
Setting the timer
The timer has the following functionality:
• automatic switch-off upon expiry of a preset number of
hours.
The number of hours to be set can be between1 and24 and is
adjustable in increments of 1hour.
Note
The device should not be left unattended in a freely
accessible room with an activated timer.
Automatic switch-off
üThe device is switched on.
1. Press the Timerbutton(12) several times or press and
hold the Modebutton(9) to set the desired number of
hours until automatic switch-off.
ðThe segment display(10) indicates the number of hours
until automatic switch-off.
ðThe timer has been programmed and the device will
switch off after the predefined time.
2. To delete the setting, press the Timerbutton(12) several
times or keep the Mode button (9) pressed until the hour
number 00 is displayed.
ðAutomatic switch-off is disabled.
ðThe Mode button (9) is illuminated in red.
Notes regarding automatic switch-off:
• Manually switching the device off disables the automatic
switch-off function.
• If you select 0hours, the timer will be switched off.
Shutdown
Warning of electrical voltage
Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands.
Info
If you switch off the device via the remote control, the
device will be set to standby mode. If standby
operation is not required, you can switch the device off
using the mains switch.
• Switch off the device by pressing the on/off button(11) on
the remote control at first. Then set the on/off switch(6) on
the device to"0".
• Allow the device to cool down completely.
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out
of the mains socket.
• Clean the device according to the Maintenance chapter.
• Store the device according to the Transport and storage
chapter.
Errors and faults
Warning of electrical voltage
Tasks which require the device to be opened must
only be carried out by authorised specialist
companies or by Trotec.
The device has been checked for proper functioning several
times during production. If malfunctions occur nonetheless,
check the device according to the following list.
The device does not start:
• Check the power connection.
• Check the power cable and mains plug for damages.
• Check the on-site fusing.
• Wait for 10minutes before restarting the device. If the
device is not starting, have the electrics checked by a
specialist company or by Trotec.
The device does not emit heat:
• The heating element may be defective. If the heating
element is defective, have it replaced by a specialist
electrical company.
• Check the on/off switch(6). If the switch is set to the"0"
position, the device is switched off. Switch the device on.
RCD or another fuse trips:
• Check the fuse. Switch off any other devices to reduce the
load on the line.
• Contact a specialist electrical company.
The device slightly vibrates during switch-on and then
stops vibrating:
• Slight vibrations during switch-on are a normal process.
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The device does not respond to the infrared remote control:
• Check whether the distance between remote control and
device is too large and reduce it if necessary.
• Make sure there are no obstacles, such as furniture or
walls, between the device and the remote control. Ensure
visual contact between device and remote control.
• Check the charging status of the batteries and change
them if required.
• If the batteries have just been changed, check them for
correct polarity.
The LED elements do not work:
• Check whether the power cable is plugged in correctly.
• Check whether the device is switched on.
• Check all LEDelements for damages.
• The LEDelements may be defective. Contact the Trotec
customer service.
Note
Wait for at least 3 minutes after maintenance and
repair work. Only then switch the device back on.
The device still does not operate correctly after these
checks:
Please contact the customer service. If necessary, bring the
device to an authorised specialist electrical company or to
Trotec for repair.
Maintenance
Activities required before starting maintenance
Warning of electrical voltage
Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands.
• Switch the device off.
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out
of the mains socket.
• Allow the device to cool down completely.
Warning of electrical voltage
Tasks which require the device to be opened must
only be carried out by authorised specialist
companies or by Trotec.
Cleaning the device
Warning of electrical voltage
Never immerse the device in water!
Warning of hot surface
Do not touch the reflector or the heating rods with bare
hands.
Clean the device with a soft, damp and lint-free cloth. Ensure
that no moisture enters the housing. Protect electrical
components from moisture. Do not use any aggressive cleaning
agents such as cleaning sprays, solvents, alcohol-based or
abrasive cleaners to dampen the cloth.
Wipe the housing dry after cleaning.
Dirt on the heating rods should be removed with a long brush
with soft bristles.

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Technical annex
Technical data
Parameter Value
Model IR1550SC
Heating capacity 600 / 900 / 1500W
Power supply 220-240V/50-60Hz
Plug type CEE 7/7
Protection class IP24
Dimensions
(lengthx widthx height) 450 x 450 x 140mm
Electrical connection, plug
type:
CEE 7/7
Cable length: 170cm
Minimum distance to walls and
other objects:
top (A):
bottom (B):
sides (C):
front:
50cm
180cm
100cm
100cm
Weight 3.5kg
Remote control battery type CR2025/ 3V
Disposal
The icon with the crossed-out waste bin on waste
electrical or electronic equipment stipulates that this equipment
must not be disposed of with the household waste at the end of
its life. You will find collection points for free return of waste
electrical and electronic equipment in your vicinity. The
addresses can be obtained from your municipality or local
administration. You can also find out about other return options
that apply for many EU countries on the website
https://hub.trotec.com/?id=45090. Otherwise, please contact an
official recycling centre for electronic and electrical equipment
authorised for your country.
The separate collection of waste electrical and electronic
equipment aims to enable the re-use, recycling and other forms
of recovery of waste equipment as well as to prevent negative
effects for the environment and human health caused by the
disposal of hazardous substances potentially contained in the
equipment.
In the European Union, batteries and accumulators must not be
treated as domestic waste, but must be disposed of
professionally in accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 6September 2006
on batteries and accumulators. Please dispose of batteries and
accumulators according to the relevant legal requirements.

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