Trotec IRS 1200 E User manual

TRT-BA-IRS1200E-TC211001TTRT04-001-EN
IRS 1200 E
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...........................................................5
Assembly and start-up..........................................................6
Operation ...............................................................................7
Errors and faults....................................................................7
Maintenance ..........................................................................8
Technical annex.....................................................................8
Disposal .................................................................................8
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:
IRS 1200 E
https://hub.trotec.com/?id=45854
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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• 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 use the device as source of ignition.
• Do not cover the device during operation.
• Do not sit on the device.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• When installing the device, observe the minimum
distances from walls and other objects as well as the
storage and operating conditions according to the technical
data (chapter Technical annex).
• Keep a safety distance of at least 1m between the
device's radiator side and all combustible materials such
as textiles, curtains, beds and sofas.
• 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 positioned directly beneath a wall
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.
• Do not use the device if it has been dropped or if it shows
visible signs of damage.
Intended use
Use the device for heating surfaces in roofed and non-roofed
outdoor areas.
The device is only intended for floor installation.
Intended use comprises:
• heating surfaces
– in storage facilities,
– in construction areas,
– in containers,
– in the catering trade,
– at trade fairs and events
Foreseeable misuse
• The device is not intended for industrial use.
• Do not place the device on wet or flooded ground.
• 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 in saunas.
• 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.
• 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.

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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
Parts of this appliance can become very hot and cause
burns. Particular attention is to be paid when there are
children or vulnerable persons present!
Warning
Improper handling entails a risk of burning and electric
shock.
Only use the device as intended!
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 entails a risk of fire.
Do not place the device on combustible ground.
Do not place the device on high-pile carpets.
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.
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.
Tilt protection
The device comes equipped with a tilt protection. The tilt
protection is a safety device intended to minimize the risk of fire
in case the device is tipped over inadvertently. The device will
be switched off when knocked over (or if its upright position is
changed in any other manner).
The tilt protection switches the device off when it is inclined out
of its vertical position. The device can again be used as usual
only a few seconds after placing it back in vertical position and
on solid ground.

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Information about the device
Device description
The device IRS 1200 E 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 carbon heating element and emitted to the
surrounding surfaces as heat radiation. Persons or objects are
heated directly.
• IP55 type of protection–splash- and water-jet-proof
• approx. 5500 operating hours with a light reduction of
80%
• silent operation
• no dust circulation (suitable for allergy sufferers)
• free-standing or installation and operation under the table
• protective housing with special coating
• with tilt protection
Device depiction
1
2
3
5
4
No. Designation
1Transport handle
2Grille with special coating
3Heating rod
4On/off switch
5Foot
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
To make the device easier to transport, it is fitted with a
carrying handle.
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, proceed as follows:
• 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.

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Assembly and start-up
Scope of delivery
• 1x device
• 1x Foot
• 3 x Fixing screw for foot
• 1x Hexagonal wrench
• 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
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” section in the “Assembly and
start-up” chapter and the technical data in the
“Technical annex” chapter.
Foot assembly
1. Tighten the3screws for the foot(5) on the device using
the hexagonal wrench.
2. Check the foot for tight fit.
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3. Set the device up in an upright and stable position.
Installation
When installing the device, observe the minimum distances
from walls and other objects as described in the Technical data
chapter.
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” section in the “Assembly and
start-up” chapter and the technical data in the
“Technical annex” chapter.
A
B
C
C
D
• Set the device up in an upright and stable position.
• Do not position the device directly below a wall socket.
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.
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!

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Operation
Warning of hot surface
The special coating of the grille(2) protects against
burns. However, the grille heats up during long
operation times and can still be very hot after switch-
off.
Do not touch the grille(2) during operation, wait until it
has cooled down after switch-off.
Switching the device on
Once you have completely installed the device as described in
the chapter Assembly and start-up, you can switch it on.
1. Set the On/off switch(4) to positionI.
ðThe On/off switch(4) is illuminated.
ðThe heater will be switched on and starts heating.
Shutdown
Warning of electrical voltage
Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands.
• Switch the device off by setting the on/off switch(4) to
position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 on-site fusing.
• Check whether the device is standing upright and on level
ground. The tilt protection may have been tripped owing to
the fact that the device was knocked over. Always put up
the device in an upright position on a suitable, sufficiently
dimensioned surface.
• 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(4). 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.
No measures are required.
Note
Wait for at least 10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.

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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.
Technical annex
Technical data
Parameter Value
Model IRS 1200 E
Heating capacity 1200W
Nominal current consumption 5.2A
Mains connection 220–240V/ 50–60Hz
Plug type CEE 7/7
Cable length 1.8 m
Type of protection IP55
Dimensions (lengthx widthx
height)
200 x 200 x 650mm
Minimum distance to walls and
other objects:
A: top
B: rear
C: side
D: front
10 cm
100 cm
100 cm
100 cm
Weight 3kg
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.

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