Trotec TCH 20 E User manual

TRT-BA-TCH20E-TCH22E-TC-007-EN
TCH 20 E / TCH 22 E
EN
OPERATING MANUAL
CONVECTOR
EN This product is only designed for
use inside well insulated rooms or
for occasional use.

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Operating manual – convector TCH 20 E / TCH 22 E
Table of contents
Notes regarding the operating manual.................................1
Safety .....................................................................................1
Information about the device................................................4
Transport and storage...........................................................4
Assembly and installation.....................................................4
Operation ...............................................................................6
Errors and faults....................................................................7
Maintenance ..........................................................................8
Technical annex.....................................................................8
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.
Notice
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:
TCH 20 E
https://hub.trotec.com/?id=41183
TCH 22 E
https://hub.trotec.com/?id=41184
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
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.

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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.
• Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.
• Set the device up in an upright and stable position.
• 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 cover or transport 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 electrical connection must correspond to the
specifications in chapter Technical data.
• Insert the mains plug into a properly secured 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.
• Do not under any circumstances use the device if you
detect damages on the mains plug or power cable.
If the supply cord 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.
• Ensure that the air inlet and outlet are not obstructed.
• Ensure that the side of the device where the air inlet is
found is kept free of dirt and loose objects.
• Do not place the device on combustible ground.
• 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.
Intended use
Only use the device for heating closed rooms whilst adhering to
the technical data.
Intended use comprises heating the air in:
• living spaces
• storerooms
• salesrooms
• construction areas
• containers
• basements
Improper 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 this device in the vicinity of fuel, solvents,
varnishes or other easily inflammable vapours or in rooms
where these substances are stored.
• Do not use the device outdoors.
• Do not use the device for heating in vehicles.
• 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 operation other than as described in this manual is
prohibited. Non-observance renders all claims for liability
and guarantee null and void.
• Any unauthorised modifications, such as alterations or
structural changes 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!
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
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
In order to avoid overheating and fire hazards, the
heater must not be covered.
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.
Overheating protection
The device is provided with a safety thermostat which is
activated by overheating of the device:
• In such an event the device switches off automatically.
• The lamps of the flip switches for the heating levels go off.
When the safety thermostat is activated, allow the device to cool
down. Only then start to look for the cause of overheating.
Should the problem persist, please contact the customer
service.

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Operating manual – convector TCH 20 E / TCH 22 E
Information about the device
Device description
The convectors TCH 20 E / TCH 22 E serve to generate warm air
in interior spaces.
The device generates heat by means of an electric heating
element. The air surrounding the heating element is heated. The
heated air rises through the air outlet and thus enters the room.
The device comes with an integrated thermostat and so
generates a constant flow of warm air.
The device TCH22E comes with an additional turbo function for
a faster distribution of the heated air.
Furthermore, the device TCH22E is equipped with a timer
allowing the operator to select the time for switch-on and
switch-off.
Device depiction
THC 22 E
1
2
3
4
5
No. Designation
1 Carrying handle
2 Foot
3 Air inlet
4 Control panel
5 Air outlet
Transport and storage
Notice
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 carry
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, observe the following:
• 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.
Assembly and installation
Scope of delivery
• 1 x Convector
• 2 x Foot
• 4 x Fastening screw
• 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.

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Assembly
Mounting the feet
Mount the feet before positioning the device.
1. Place the device on its side.
2. Fasten each foot with two screws.
Info
The device offers the possibility of wall mounting. The
holes for wall mounting are situated on the rear of the
device. The accessories for wall mounting are not
included in the scope of delivery.
Start-up
Info
Odours might arise upon initial start-up or after a
longer period of non-use.
When positioning the device, observe the minimum distance
from walls or other objects as described in the Technical data
chapter.
A
B
C
C
D
• Before restarting the device, check the condition of the
power cable. If there are doubts as to the sound condition,
contact the customer service.
• Set the device up in an upright and stable position or
suspend the device horizontally.
• 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 no curtains or other objects interfere with
the air flow.
• Do not position the device directly below a wall socket.
• Make sure that the device cannot come into contact with
moisture or water.
Connecting the power cable
• Insert the mains plug into a properly secured 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
Operating elements TCH 20 E
MIN
6
7
8
No. Designation
6 flip switch heating levels 1250 W
(together with flip switch 7 = 2000W)
7 flip switch heating levels 750 W
(together with flip switch 6 = 2000W)
8 rotary switch room thermostat
Operating elements TCH 22 E
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
MIN
6
7
8
9
10
13
11
12
No. Designation
6 flip switch heating levels 1250 W
(together with flip switch 7 = 2000W)
7 flip switch heating levels 750 W
(together with flip switch 6 = 2000W)
8 rotary switch room thermostat
No. Designation
9 timer
10 timer segments
11 timer indicator
12 timer control
13 flip switch turbo blowers
Switching the device on
1. Plug the device into a sufficiently fused socket.
2. Set the flip switch (6, 7) to On to select the desired heating
capacity.
You can actuate one flip switch for a capacity of 750W (7)
or 1250W (6), or both flip switches for the maximum
capacity of 2000W.
ðThe lamp at the respective flip switch lights up.
3. When using the optional timer:
Set the timer control (12) to I.
Setting the room thermostat
1. Select the desired temperature via the stepless rotary
switch (8) of the room thermostat.
ðIf the room thermostat is switched on, the lamps of the
activated heating levels will light up.
The room thermostat controls the room temperature
automatically:
• When the set value is exceeded, the heating switches off.
• When the set value is fallen below, the heating
automatically switches back on.
Frost monitor function:
• Turn the thermostat to the * marking (snowflake). In this
position, the room thermostat switches on the heating
automatically if the room temperature drops below the
frost protection temperature.
Switching on the turbo blowers (TCH22E only)
1. Set the flip switch for the fan (13) to On.
ðThe lamp at the flip switch lights up.
ðThe fan starts running if the room thermostat is
switched on.
ðTo distribute warm air, switch on the desired heating
level.
ðAt high room temperatures you can use the device to
distribute cold air. To do so, switch off the heating
levels.

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Programming the timer (TCH22E only)
The timer has a 24-hour format. You can use it to determine
time intervals during which the device shall be switched on.
The timer has a three-step control (12):
• Position 0: The device is switched off.
• Position I: Continuous operation.
• Centre position (clock symbol): The heating is switched on
and off by the programmed timer.
To program the timer, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the timer (9) clockwise until the indicator (11) points
to the current time.
2. Slide the segments (10) for the time intervals during which
the device shall be switched on outwards.
3. Set the control (12) to centre position.
ðThe timer is programmed.
Info
Please note that if the timer is activated, the device will
switch on and run unattended. Take the necessary
precautions. For instance, do not leave children
unattended near the device.
Shutdown
Warning of electrical voltage
Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands.
• Set all flip switches to Off. The lamps at the flip switches
turn off.
• When using the optional timer:
Set the timer control (12) to 0.
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out
of the mains socket.
• Allow the device to cool down completely.
• Clean the device according to the Maintenance chapter.
• Store the device according to the Storage chapter.
Errors and faults
Warning of electrical voltage
Tasks which require the housing 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.
• Check the room temperature. The room thermostat may
have switched off, because the desired room temperature
has been reached.
• The room thermostat might be defective. Have a defective
room thermostat replaced by a specialist electrical
company.
• Check the timer (TCH 22 E only): If the control is set to 0 or
if the current time has not been selected, the device will
not start. Set the control to I (continuous operation).
• Check whether the overheating protection has tripped, see
chapter Safety.
• 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 fan is not running (TCH 22 E only):
• Check whether the device is switched on.
• Check the power connection.
• Check the power cable and mains plug for damages.
• The fan motor might be defective. Have a defective fan
motor replaced by a specialist electrical company.
The air current is reduced:
• Check the air inlet and outlet. Make sure that air inlet and
outlet are not obstructed. Remove any dirt. Observe the
minimum distance from walls or other objects according to
the technical data.
Notice
Wait for at least 3 minutes after maintenance and
repair work. Only then switch the device back on.
Your device still does not operate correctly after these
checks?
Please contact the customer service. If necessary, bring the
device to an authorized 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 housing to be opened
must only be carried out by authorised specialist
companies or by Trotec.
Cleaning the housing
Warning of electrical voltage
Never immerse the device in water!
Clean the housing 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.
Technical annex
Technical data
Parameter Value
Model TCH 20 E TCH 22 E
Heating capacity
level1:
level2:
level3:
750 W
1250 W
2000 W
750 W
1250 W
2000 W
Mains connection 230V/ 50Hz 230V/ 50Hz
Power consumption
max.
2000 W 2000 W
Nominal current
consumption
8.7 A 8.7 A
Fusing 10 A 10 A
Plug type Schuko plug
CEE 7/7
Schuko plug
CEE 7/7
Cable length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Dimensions (depth x
width x height)
110 x 520 x
340 mm
110 x 510 x
340 mm
Minimum distance to
walls and other
objects
top (A):
rear (B):
sides (C):
front (D):
50 cm
50 cm
50 cm
50 cm
50 cm
50 cm
50 cm
50 cm
Weight 2.0 kg 2.5 kg

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Information requirements for electrical local space heaters
Parameter Value/item
Model TCH 20E TCH 22E
Heat output
Nominal heat output Pnom 2 kW 2 kW
Minimum heat output (indicative) Pmin 0.75 kW 0.75 kW
Maximum continuous heat output Pmax,c 2 kW 2 kW
Auxiliary electricity consumption
At nominal heat output elmax NA NA
At minimum heat output elmin NA NA
In standby mode elsb NA NA
Type of heat input
Manual heat charge control, with integrated thermostat NA NA
Manual heat charge control with room and/or outdoor temperature
feedback
NA NA
Electronic heat charge control with room and/or outdoor temperature
feedback
NA NA
Fan assisted heat output NA NA
Type of heat output/room temperature control
Single stage heat output, no room temperature control NO NO
Two or more manual stages, no room temperature control NO NO
With mechanic thermostat room temperature control YES YES
With electronic room temperature control NO NO
With electronic room temperature control plus day timer NO YES
With electronic room temperature control plus week timer NO NO
Other control options
Room temperature control, with presence detection NO NO
Room temperature control, with open window detection NO NO
With distance control option NO NO
With adaptive start control NO NO
With working time limitation NO YES
With black bulb sensor NO NO
Contact details TrotecGmbH&Co.KG
Grebbener Straße 7
D-52525 Heinsberg
NA: not applicable

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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. For further return options provided by us please
refer to our website www.trotec24.com.
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.

Trotec GmbH & Co. KG
Grebbener Str. 7
D-52525 Heinsberg
[phone]
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[email protected]
www.trotec.com