Gude GD 30 Diesel Air Heater Manual

Gude GD 30 Diesel Air Heater Manual

Introduction

To enjoy your new appliance as long as possible, please read carefully the Operating Instructions and the attached safety instructions before putting it into operation. Further, we recommend keeping the Operating Instructions in order to recall the product features in the future. To follow the continuous product development. we reserve the right to make technical changes for any further improvement.
This document represents the original Operating Instructions.

Appliance description

Professional and high-performance hot-air turbine for heating and drying in the building industry, agriculture and storage spaces. To be used in well ventilated spaces only!
Heating system using oil. The appliance is fitted with an electronic ignition system. High-quality steel body with robust chassis and light run.

Unpacking

Remove all the packing materials that have been used to pack the heating unit for transport purposes. Take the heating unit out of the box. Check the heating unit for any damage caused during transport. If the heating unit is damaged, contact immediately the seller where the appliance has been bought.

Appliance description (pic. A)

A． Hot air outlet
B． Appliance body
C． Handle
D． Fireplace
E． Cable winding-up
F． Bottom cover
G． Tank level indicator
H． Fuel tank
I． Wheel
J． Side cover
K． Digital temperature indicator
L． Temperature controller/thermostat
M． ON/OFF switch with indicator
N． Bottom tube frame
O． Tank opening/lid
P． Fuel filter
Q． Pump with geared wheel
R． Fan with protective grid
a. Thermostat controller
b. Required temperature indicator
c. Actual/room temperature indicator
d. ON/OFF switch

Technical specifications

GD 30 lK

Voltage/frequency: 230 V~50 Hz
fan motor power: 250 W
Heating output: 30 kW/25.800 kcal./h
Turbine output: 760 m3/h
Tank capacity: 50 l
Fuel consumption: ca. 2,4 l/h
Fuel: Oil
Feeder cable length: 1,6 m
Net/gross weight: 39,8 kg / 35,5 kg
Order No. 85110

GD 50 lK

Voltage/frequency: 230 V~50 Hz
fan motor power: 650 W
Heating output: 50 kW/43.000 kcal./h
Turbine output: 2000 m3/h
Tank capacity: 68 l
Fuel consumption: ca. 4,0 l/h
Fuel: Oil
Feeder cable length: 1,2 m
Net/gross weight: 62,2 kg / 56,4 kg
Order No. 85111

General safety instructions

⚠ Please read carefully these Operating Instructions. Familiarise with the control elements and appropriate appliance using. Keep the Operating Instructions for future reference.

Safe working
Keep the place of your work clean! Mess in the place of your work may result in injuries.

Consider the environment influences
Do not expose the appliance to rain. Do not use the appliance in a wet or moist environment. Provide appropriate lighting. Do not use the appliance near flammable liquids or gases.

Keep other persons in safe distance!
Do not let other persons, especially children, touch the appliance and the cable. Keep them in a sufficient distance from the place of your work.

Store the appliance properly!
An appliance that is not used should be stored in a dry, locked place out of reach of children.

Do not overload the appliance!
Work in the specified output limits.

Use the right appliance!
Do not use the appliance for purposes for which it has not been designed.

Look after your appliance!
Follow the maintenance regulations and instructions. Check regularly the appliance cable and have it replaced by an authorised professional if damaged. Check regularly the extension cable and replace it if damaged.

Be careful!
Pay attention to what you are doing. Use common sense when working. Do not use the appliance when you are tired.

WARNING!
Use of any other accessories may pose a risk of injury.
Your appliance should be repaired by an electrician only!
This appliance meets the appropriate safety provisions. Repairs may only be executed by an electrician and original spare parts must be used, otherwise the user may face a risk of injury

Appliance-specific safety instructions

⚠ WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Please read carefully the complete Operating Instructions before assembling, handling and maintaining this heating unit. Any unauthorised use of this heating unit may result in serious injuries or death as a result of burn, fire, explosion, electric shock and carbon monoxide poisoning. ! CAUTION: Carbon monoxide poisoning may be fatal!
Carbon monoxide poisoning: Early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to those experienced at flu, i.e. headache, giddiness and/or indisposition. If such symptoms are experienced, it may be possible your heating body is not working properly. Get out immediately! Have your heating unit inspected. Some persons are more sensitive to carbon monoxide than other ones, e.g. pregnant women, persons with cardiac or pulmonary diseases or anaemia, persons under the influence of alcohol and persons at heights. Make sure you have read all the maintenance instructions and have understood them. Keep these Operating Instructions for future reference. They are your guide for safe and professional handling of this heating unit.
Use only oil to prevent fire and risk of explosion. Petrol, crude oil, paint thinners, alcohol and other highly flammable fuels must not be used in any case.
Fuel:
a) Staff providing refuelling must be trained and fully
familiarised with the manufacturer’s instructions and applicable directives for safe refuelling of heating units.
b) Only oil may be used for refuelling.
c) Any flame including the pilot flame must be blown out to allow the heating unit to cool down before refuelling.
d) Fuel lines and connections must be checked for leaking when refuelling takes place. Any leaking must be repaired before putting the heating unit back into operation.
e) The maximum fuel daily dose should only be stored in buildings near the heating unit. Large fuel reserves to be stored outside the building.
f) All fuel storages must be at least 762 cm from heating units, burners, welders and similar inflammable sources (exception being a fuel tank integrated in the heating unit).
g) If applicable, fuel storage should only be limited to spaces where the flooring design prevents leaked fuel accumulation and the fuel cannot catch fire as a result of deeply stored inflammable sources.
h) Fuel must be stored in accordance with the local official regulations.

General information:

Never use the heating unit near petrol, paint thinners
or other easily combustible fumes.
Follow all local provisions and regulations when using this heating unit.
Heating units used near reinforcement grids, canvases or other coverings must be placed in a safe distance from these materials. The recommended minimum distance is 305 cm. Moreover, using fireproof coverings is recommended. Fireproof coverings must be safely attached to be protected against catching fire and prevent heating unit being touched and turned over due to wind gust.
To be used in well ventilated spaces only. Before putting the appliance into operation, make sure air vent of at least 2,800 cm² for fresh external air is provided for heating output of 100,000 BTU per hour.
To be used in spaces with no flammable vapours or high dust levels only.
To be used at voltage and frequency specified on the type label only.
A properly earthed extension cable to be used at all times.
Minimum distance from flammable materials and persons: exhaust: 300 cm at sides, upper and rear side: 200 cm. (see pic. D)
To prevent a risk of fire, the hot heating unit or heating unit just being operated must be placed on a safe and level surface.
The heating unit must be transferred or stored in a horizontal position to prevent fuel leaking.
Keep children and pets in a sufficient distance from the heating unit.
Unplug the heating unit if not being operated.
Never use the heating unit in residential rooms and sleeping rooms.
Never block the air inlet (rear side) and air outlet (front side) of the heating unit.
If the heating unit is hot, being operated or plugged, it must never be transferred, handled, refuelled or maintained.
Do not fit any piping on the front and rear side of the heating unit.

⚠ CAUTION: Oil to be used only to prevent fire or explosion.
⚠ Using the appliance as a heat source for events and parties or operating the appliance in stables is strictly prohibited!

Use as designated

The GD-series oil hot-air turbine must solely be used for heating and drying purposes in well ventilated spaces or dry outdoor zones, in a safe distance from flammable materials and other animals. It must be placed on a stable and level surface when being operated. Only oil is allowed to be used for refuelling.
(As far as safety, functionality and service life are concerned, the GD series follows the latest criteria: the safety equipment guarantees appropriate working of the appliance; operating noise have been reduced to minimum levels and the careful material selection makes it as much reliable as possible.)

Assembly, pic. B

Description, pic. B

Frame
Screw
Washer
Wheel cover
Wheel
Case
Axis

These models are supplied with wheels and handles. Wheels, handles and appropriate parts for attaching are in the box.

Necessary tools: – medium-sized cross screw driver – CH 8″ fork wrench or adjustment wrench – hammer.

Put the axis through the wheel support frame. Mount the wheels to the axis. IMPORTANT: When assembling the wheels, the extended wheel hub must point towards the wheel support frame (see picture 3).
Put a cap nut on each axis end and tighten it by light hammer tapping.
Fit the heating unit on the wheel support frame. Make sure the heating unit air inlet (rear) is above the wheels. Attach the fuel tank flange holes to the wheel support frame holes.
Put the front and rear handle on the fuel tank flange. Pull the screws through the handles, fuel tank flange and wheel support frame. After the screw is inserted, tighten the appropriate nut with your hand.
Tighten the nuts after all screws have been inserted.

Safety equipment

The oil hot-air turbine is fitted with an electronic flame control. The appliance is stopped in case of operating failure. If the oil hot-air turbine is overheated, thermostat preventing overheating is activated, which interrupts the fuel supply; the thermostat is automatically deactivated if the combustion chamber temperature drops below the accepted maximum value. The overheating cause must be identified and removed (e.g. air inlet and outlet blocking or fan stopping) before putting the oil hot-air turbine back into operation. To start the appliance again, please follow the instructions included under “PUTTING THE APPLIANCE INTO OPERATION”.

Behaviour in case of emergency

Provide necessary first aid treatment corresponding to the injury nature and seek qualified medical help as soon as possible. Protect the injured person from other injuries and calm him/her down.
First aid kit must always be available in the place of your work in case of accident in accordance with DIN 13164. Material taken out of the first aid kit needs to be supplemented right away. If help is needed, please provide the following details:

Place of accident
Accident nature
Number of injured persons
Injury type

Operating staff requirements

The operator must carefully read the Operating Instructions before using the appliance.

Qualification

No special qualification is necessary for using the appliance apart from detailed instruction by a qualified person.

Minimum age

The appliance may only be operated by persons over 16 years of age. An exception includes youngsters operating the appliance within their professional education to achieve necessary skills under teacher’s supervision.

Training

Using the appliance only requires appropriate instructions by a professional or reading the Operating Instructions. No special training necessary.

Putting the appliance into operation

Before putting the oil hot-air turbine into operation and plugging it in, it is necessary to check whether the power supply properties correspond to the values on the type label.
CAUTION: A safety switch against stray current (RCD) must be integrated in the circuit to which the oil hot-air turbine is connected.
All safety measures regarding ventilation, etc. must be adhered to.
Do not add crude oil to the fuel tank. Close the fuel tank lid again.
Plug the heating unit feeder cable in a standard socket with earth contact.
To put the appliance into operation, the following is needed: Putting ON/OFF to the ON symbol position (“I”): The fan starts and combustion gets switched on after several seconds.
Thermostat: Use the thermostat to set the required room temperature. The required value on the left display (pic. A/b) will change by turning the thermostat controller (pic. (A/a). A/b). The right display (pic. A/c) shows the approximate current room temperature measured on the fan wheel.
After reaching the set temperature, the oil driven fan heater is automatically switched off. If it gets below the set temperature, the oil driven fan heater is automatically switched on again.

Ignition may take a few seconds when the appliance is started for the first time or after it has not been used for a long time.
To switch the appliance off, the following is needed: Put ON/OFF (pic. A/d) to the OFF symbol position (“0”). Or the set temperature (pic. A/b) must be set lower than the current room temperature (pic. A/c).

Marking

Disposal

The disposal instructions are based on icons placed on the appliance or its package. The description of the meanings can be found in the “Marking” chapter.
Transport package disposal The package protects the appliance against damage during transport. Packing materials are usually chosen depending on their environmental friendliness and disposal method and can therefore be recycled. Returning the package to material circulation saves raw materials and reduces waste disposal costs. Parts of packages (e.g. foils, striper) can be dangerous to children. Risk of suffocation! Keep parts of packages away from children and dispose them as soon as possible.

⚠ Old batteries to be delivered to car repair services and appropriate collection centres only.

Servicing

Do you have any technical questions? A claim? Do you need spare parts or the Operating Instructions? You will be helped quickly and without needless bureaucracy at our webpage www.guede.com in the Service part. Please help us be able to assist you. To be able to identify your appliance when claimed, we need to know its serial No., order No. and year of production. All these details can be found on the type label. Enter the details below for future reference.
Serial No.
Order No.
Year of production:

Tel.: +49 (0) 79 04 / 700-360
Fax: +49 (0) 79 04 / 700-51999
E-Mail: support@ts.guede.com

Important information for the customer

Please be sure to know that returning the product in or after the warranty period must be made in the original packaging.

Guarantee

A warranty period of 12 months applies to commercial use and 24 months apply to private use and commences on the day of purchase of the device.
Warranty applies exclusively to failures due to defective material or workmanship. An original sale slip with indication of date of sale must be presented in case of claiming for the warranty rights.
Warranty does not cover unprofessional use such as device overload, violent use, damage caused by third party or foreign materials, failure to comply with operations and assembly manual, and normal wear and tear.

Transport

⚠ CAUTION Before transporting the appliance: Switch the appliance off as instructed in the previous paragraph; unplug it and let the hot-air generator cool down.

Make sure the tank lid has been closed safely before lifting or transferring the appliance. The appliance can easily be transferred by the handle and drawn forward.

Troubleshooting

Maintenance and storing

Keep the air slot and body with no dust and dirt.
For cleaning purposes, use a soft cloth and fine soap solution. Prevent direct appliance contact with aggressive cleaning agents. Aggressive, volatile and caustic cleaning agents must not be used.
The appliance needs to be protected against moisture and dust.
If the appliance is not used for a long time, store it in a covered state in a dry, safe place inapproachable to children.

⚠ Caution:

Do not service the appliance when plugged, being operated or hot. The failure to do so could lead to serious burns and electric shock.

Regular maintenance:

EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, hereby declare the conception and construction of the below mentioned appliances correspond – at the type of construction being launched – to appropriate basic safety and hygienic requirements of EC Directives. In case of any change to the appliance not discussed with us the Declaration expires.

Article No. / Machine description
GD 30 IK #85110
GD 50 IK #85111

Appropriate EU Directives
2006/95 EG
2004/108 EG

Harmonised standards used
EN 13842:2004
EN 60335-1:2002+A11+A1+A12+A2+A13+A14
EN 60335-2-102:2006
EN 55014-1:2006+A1
EN 55014-2:1997+A1+A2
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1+A2
EN 61000-3-3:2008

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Birkichstrasse 6
74549 Wolpertshausen
Deutschland

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