Webasto Air Top Evo 3900 User manual

1. The Air Top Evo 3900 / Air Top Evo 5500 heaters have been type-tested and approved
in accordance with Directives ECE R10 and 72/245/EEC (EMC) and ECE R122 and 2001/
56/EC (heater) with the following EC permit numbers:
e1*72/245*2006/96*5529 (Air Top Evo 3900 / 5500)
E1 03 5529 (Air Top Evo 3900 / 5500)
e1*2001/56*2006/119*0255 (Air Top Evo 3900)
E1 00 0255 (Air Top Evo 3900)
e1*2001/56*2006/119*0256 (Air Top Evo 5500)
E1 00 0256 (Air Top Evo 5500)
NOTE:
The specifications of this Directives are binding in the scope of the basic
Directives EEC/70/156 and/or EC/2007/46 (for new vehicle models from 29/04/
2009) and should also be observed in countries in which no special regulations
exist.
2. The year in which the heater was used for the first time must be permanently displayed
on the factory plate by deleting the inapplicable years from the plate.
3. The heaters are not designed for heating hazardous substance transport
compartments.
To install the Air Top Evo 3900 / 5500 heater unit in hazchem vehicles, the requirements
of the Directives EC/2001/56 and ECE R122 must be met.
4. Claims can only be made if it can be verified that the claimant has complied with the
servicing and safety instructions.
5. The heater must be switched off at filling stations and tank farms as a result of
the risk of explosion.
6. The heater may not be operated in enclosed spaces (such as garages) as a result
of the risk of poisoning and asphyxiation, even if a timer or Telestart remote is
used.
7. The heater must be checked by an expert at the latest at the start of the cold weather
period.
8. In the event of long-lasting heavy smoke development, unusual combustion noises or a
smell of fuel or if the heater suffers continuous fault cut-outs with error messages
(flashing code), it must be shut down by removing the fuse and must not be reused until
it has been inspected by Webasto-trained personnel.
9. Wherever inflammable vapours or dust may form (for example in the vicinity of
fuel, carbon, wood dust or cereal stores or the like), the heater must be switched
off as a result of the risk of explosion.
Servicing and safety instructions
Operating Instructions
Air Top Evo 5500
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10. The heat transfer unit on air heaters is exposed to very high thermal stress and
must be replaced by a genuine Webasto spare part ten years after it is used for
the first time.
If exhaust lines pass through areas used by personnel, they must also be replaced
by genuine spare parts after ten years.
11. The fuel specified by the vehicle manufacturer is suitable for use in the Air Top Evo 3900
B/Air Top Evo 5500 B. Both leaded and unleaded fuel may be used.
The diesel fuel specified by the vehicle manufacturer is suitable for use in the Air Top Evo
3900 D/Air Top Evo 5500 D. Class EL heating oil (not L heating oil) may also be used as
long as it complies to the normal quality available on the German market pursuant to
DIN 51603.
The Air Top Evo 3900 D/Air Top Evo 5500 D heaters are also licensed for use with PME
(bio-diesel), which complies with DIN EN 14214.
We know of no negative influences due to additives.
If fuel is extracted from the vehicle’s tank, follow the additive instructions issued by the
vehicle manufacturer.
If you change to low-temperature fuel, the heater must be operated for approx.
15 minutes so that the fuel system is filled with the new fuel.
12. The temperature in the area around the heater unit must not exceed 85 °C (storage
temperature). If the temperature exceeds this level there is a risk of permanent damage
to the electronics systems.
13. Non-compliance with the installation instructions and the warnings contained therein will
lead to the exclusion of all liability by Webasto. The same applies if repairs are carried out
incorrectly or with the use of parts other than genuine spare parts. This will result in the
invalidation of the type approval for the heater unit, and therefore of its homologation/
EC type licence.
14. Keep the hot air inlet and hot air outlet free of dirt and foreign bodies. Soiled or blocked
hot air lines may cause overheating, and therefore result in the overheating cut-out
tripping.
15. To prevent mechanical parts seizing, the heater should be operated for approx.
10 minutes every four weeks.
16. Do not stand on the heater and do not place any heavy items on the heater or throw
items at the heater.
17. Do not place any items of clothing, textiles or similar materials over the heater or in front
of the hot air inlet and the hot air outlet.
18. The current of hot air in the heater must not be restricted or blocked by highly
inflammable substances or materials such as rags, cleaning wool, etc.
19. The heater must not be cleaned with a high pressure cleaner.
Servicing and safety instructions
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Control element
Set the rotary knob on the control element to the desired temperature.
Note:
To prevent the hot and combustion air fan from blocking or scraping, ensure that
there are no objects on or against the heater before you switch it on.
NOTE for ADR mode only:
The Air Top Evo 3900 ST and Air Top Evo 5500 heater units are switched on and off
manually using a switch. The use of automatic control systems is prohibited.
In class FL vehicles these heaters must not be used during loading and unloading
procedures or at loading points.
In class FL vehicles the heaters are switched off automatically and the combustion air
supply is interrupted for a maximum of 40 seconds if:
-The vehicle's engine is at a standstill; in this case the heater can be switched on
again by hand.
-A pumping device that is part of the vehicle is started.
The control unit is then in fault lock-out mode. The ON/OFF switch must be set to
OFF before the heater can be restarted.
Rotary knob for:
- Switching on and off
- Setting the room temperature
- Resetting after a fault cut-out
Indicator/error code display
Switch on
Changes to the settings
on the control element
will be carried out with a time
delay
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Combination timer
General
information
The combination timer allows the heater start time to be selected for
a period of up to seven days.
Three cut-in times can be programmed, although only one of them
may be activated.
The combination timer has a temperature setpoint generator.
When the ignition is switched on the timer shows the current time
and the day. When the heater is operating, the display and the
buttons are lit.
When the timer is connected to the power supply all the symbols in
the display will flash. The time and day must be set. The display
remains blank in ADR vehicles.
Operation The operation of the timer is designed such that all the flashing
symbols can be adjusted using the and buttons. If no button
is pressed for five seconds the displayed time is saved. If the and
buttons are pressed for longer than two seconds, they will switch
to high speed adjustment.
If the ignition is switched off whilst the heater is in permanent
heating mode, a remaining operating time of 15 minutes will appear
on the display and the heater will continue to operate.
Error code On heaters that output an error code(Air Top Evo 3900/Air Top Evo
5500), a number, the error code, may appear in the display. In this
case you should visit a Webasto service outlet.
Switch on Manual: Press the button (continuous heating mode)
Automatic: By programming the start time
2
MO
Immediate
heat
Return
Indicator
Combination timer
Day
Program number
Program selector
Time
Temperature selector
Forward
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Switch off Manual: Press the button again
Automatic: By programming the operating period
When heater unit is running: By setting the remaining time
Set time/date Press the button for more than two seconds - the time flashes -
set the time using the and buttons - the day flashes - set the
day.
View time Ignition off: Press button
Program start
time
Press the button - program number flashes - set the start time
using the and buttons - the day flashes - set the day. If you
press the button several times, you can set the program numbers
2 and 3 or go to the time mode.
View/Delete
selected times
Press the button several times until the required program number
is displayed. To delete the selected time press the button until the
time is displayed with no program numbers.
Program
operating time
The heater must be switched off. Press the button for three
seconds - the operating duration flashes - set the required operating
duration using the and buttons (10 to 120 minutes).
Set remaining
time
Set the required remaining time (1 to 120 minutes) using the and
buttons. The remaining time is the time that the heater will
continue to operate. It can only be changed whilst the heater is
operating and the ignition is off.
Remote control Possible using an external optional immediate heat button.
Vehicles
with ADR
equipment
It is not possible to set a time on ADR vehicles. The remaining time
will be shown on the display whilst the heater is operating. The time
can be adjusted.
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Control Panel Air Top Evo MC04/05
General
information
Using the Control Panel Air Top Evo MC04/05, you can select the
functions of the Webasto air heaters Air Top Evo.
Eco Economy mode
Normal Comfort heating
Plus Fast heating
Fan Fan
Altitude Altitude correction (not available for MC04 M
and MC04 SPM)
The control panel is to switch on/off, as well as to preselect the
operation modes and the interior temperature. For technical data as
well as references to the installation, see the installation instructions
of the specific heater.
Indicator
Mode selector knob Temperature selector
Main switch ON / OFF
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Operation Main switch ON / OFF
Switching on the heater
By pressing the main switch ON / OFF the heater is activated.
After switching on, the main switch illuminates and the indicator "ON
/ Status" lights to confirm the heater operation.
Switching off the heater
By pressing the main switch ON / OFF again the heater operation is
stopped.
After switching off, the lighting of the main switch is also off.
The indicator "ON / Status" goes off after approx. 3 minutes (cooling
down of the heater).
Mode selector knob
With the mode selector knob you can select the desired functions of
your heater by placing the index on the desired symbol.
Temperature selector
You can adjust the desired interior temperature with the temperature
selector. Preferably the temperature selector should be in the marked
range of the scale (comfort range).
Remote control In 12V applications, there is the possibility to combine control panel
and heater with an optional Webasto Telestart or ThermoCall.
Telestart T91 Telestart T100 HTM Thermo Call
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Error code Faultless operation:
The normal operation of the equipment is represented by the status
indicator, illuminating green light.
After switching off the heater (main switch) the status indicator
shows the normal cooling down process of the heater. After the
heater has cooled down normally, the status indicator shuts off.
Fault:
During an operational fault a flashing code is displayed by the status
indicator. This function enables a professional workshop to solve the
fault in a fast way. In this case please visit a Webasto service station!
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If an error occurs, first check the fuse and plug connections to ensure that they are in proper
condition and connected correctly.
If the actions described below do not rectify the error, have the heater checked by Webasto-
trained personnel.
NOTE for ADR mode only:
After an ADR cut-out or the application of operating voltage by switching on the
main vehicle switch and setting the control element to ”ON” the control unit will be
set to the “Fault cut-out” position.
Before the heater can be restarted the control element must be set to “OFF” or the
immediate heat button on the combination or standard timer must be pressed.
Cause Remedy
No combustion after
start and repeat start
Switch heater unit off (for at least 2 seconds) and then
on again
Flame extinguishes during
operation
Switch heater unit off (for at least 2 seconds) and then
on again
Heater unit overheats and
indicator flashes
Make sure that hot air can flow freely,
allow heater unit to cool down,
Switch heater unit off (for at least 2 seconds) and then
on again
Vehicle voltage too low Charge battery
Switch heater unit off (for at least 2 seconds) and then
on again
Cause Remedy
Combustion air and/or exhaust
system blocked
Check combustion air and exhaust system for blockage
Actions in event of faults
Heater unit cuts out automatically
Heater unit emits black smoke
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If the system is fitted with a combination timer, when an error occurs an error code is
output on the timer's display until the heater has been rectified.
The error code is output if the heater is fitted with a control element after an error has
occurred by the switch-on indicator/error code indicator flashing. After a burst of fast
flashes the error code will be output by a sequence of long flashes, the number of which
is shown in the table below.
If serious faults, such as overheating or no start, occur frequently, the heater will be set to
permanent fault lock-out (F 12) and cannot be restarted until it has been repaired by
Webasto-trained personnel.
Error code Meaning
F 00 Control unit error
F 01 No start (after 2 starting attempts)
F 02 Flame failure (at least > 3)
F 03 Undervoltage or overvoltage
F 04 Premature flame recognition
F 06 Temperature sensor interrupt or
temperature sensor short circuit
F 07 Metering pump interrupt or metering pump
short circuit
F 08 Fan motor interrupt or
fan motor short circuit or
fan motor overload or blocked
F 09 Glow plug interrupt or
glow plug short circuit
F 10 Overheating
F 11 Overheating sensor interrupt or overheating
sensor short circuit
F 12 Heater unit lock-out
F 14 Overheating sensor installed incorrectly
F 15 Setpoint generator short circuit
Error code output on combination timer or control element
Ident no. 1312947C • 07/13 • Modifications and errors excepted • Printed in Germany • © Webasto Thermo & Comfort SE 2013
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