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Introduction1
Statutory regulations
The Federal Road Transport Directorate has issued an
"EC type approval" and an "EMC type approval" for the
heater for installation in motor vehicles and with the
following official type approval marks, noted on the
heater name plate.
AIRTRONIC L EC-
e1 00 0105
EMC-
e1 03 3971
• Fuel supply
– The fuel intake connection must not be located in
the passenger compartment and must be sealed
with a properly closing lid to prevent any fuel leaks.
– In heaters for liquid fuel where the heater fuel is
separate from the vehicle fuel, the type of fuel and
intake connection must be clearly identified.
– A warning sign is to be fixed to the intake
connection indicating that the heater must be
switched off before refuelling.
• Exhaust system
– The exhaust outlet must be arranged so as to
prevent any penetration of exhaust fumes into the
vehicle interior through the ventilation system,
warm air intakes or open windows.
• Combustion air intake
– The air for the heater’s combustion chamber must
not be sucked in from the vehicle’s passenger
compartment.
– The air intake must be arranged or protected in
such a way that it cannot be blocked by other
objects.
• Hot air intake
– The heater’s air supply must consist of fresh air or
circulated air and must be sucked in from a clean
area, which cannot be contaminated by exhaust
fumes from the engine, the combustion heater or
any other source in the vehicle.
– The intake pipe must be protected by a grid or
other suitable means.
• Hot air outlet
– The hot air pipes within the vehicle must be
arranged or protected in such a way that there is
no risk of injury or damage if they are touched.
– The air outlet must be arranged or protected in
such a way that it cannot be blocked by any
objects.
Regulation!
Installing the heater in a vehicle for the transport of
dangerous goods according to ADR
• The ADR regulations must also be observed for
installation of the heater in vehicles for the transport
of dangerous goods. Detailed information about the
ADR regulations is given in the information leaflet
no. 25 2161 95 15 80 (see also pages 12 and 27).
Regulation!
Extract from the EC Directive 2001 / 56 EC
Annex VII
• Operating status display
– A clearly visible operating display in the user’s field
of vision must indicate when the heater is
switched on and off.
• Arrangement of the heater
– Parts of the structure and other components near
the heater must be protected from excessive heat
exposure and possible fuel or oil contamination.
– The heater must not pose a fire hazard even when
it overheats.
This requirement is deemed to be fulfilled if
adequate clearance is ensured for all parts during
installation, sufficient ventilation is provided and
fireproof materials or heat shields are used.
– The heater must not be mounted in the passenger
compartment of vehicles in class M
2
and M
3
.
However, a heater in a hermetically sealed
enclosure which also complies with the
aforementioned conditions may be used.
– The factory nameplate or duplicate of it must be
affixed so that it can still be easily read when the
heater is installed in the vehicle.
– All appropriate precautions must be taken when
arranging the heater to minimise the rist of injuries
to persons or damage to other property.
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