Installation and operation manual Drying cabinet FC 18
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Contents Safety regulations 5 Specification 6 Dimensions Technical information 6 6 Assembly instructions 7 Installation of the cabinet 19 Step 1: Put the cabinet in place Step 2: Fasten the cabinet to the wall Step 3: Connect the cabinet to the ventilation channel Step 4: Connect the drying cabinet to the main switch Step 5: Control that the heating relay is working 19 19 19 19 19 Requirements for ventilation 20 Ventilation channel – choice of material Requirements for incoming air Ventilation
Thank you for choosing the drying cabinet FC 18 from PODAB. We hope that it will be of great use for you and ask you kindly to read the instructions carefully. IMPORTANT! FOR YOUR SAFETY, the information in this manual must be followed to prevent property damage and personal injury. NOTE: The paragraphs marked “WARNING” and “CAUTION” appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.
Safety regulations Throughout this manual you will find text warnings in text boxes: “WARNING” and “CAUTION”. In these boxes you’ll find the safety measurements you’ll have to take; end user, service staff or installation staff. WARNING To minimize the risk of fire, electrical shock, personal injuries or death when the cabinet is in use the following precautions must be followed: CAUTION Indicates hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could cause minor personal injury or property damage.
Specification Dimensions 1800 70.87 800 31.50 250 9.84 200 7.87 900 31.43 1955 76.97 165 6.5 790 31.10 8 76 .
Assembly instructions Tools You need the following tools to easily install the drying cabinet, FC 18: • • • • • Cordless screwdriver Wrench Hex key 3 and 5 mm Level Torx screwdriver bit no.
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Installation of the cabinet Step 1: Put the cabinet in place NOTE: If the cabinet is not connected according to these recommendations, the warranty is no longer valid. Place the cabinet with enough space in front of the cabinet and on the sides to be able to open the doors. Step 4: Connect the drying cabinet to the main switch The feet of the cabinet can be adjusted from the inside with the help of a Hex key. The feet must stand free on the floor and have an even weight distribution.
Requirements for ventilation Requirements for incoming air WARNING In order to make the cabinet work properly, it is very important that there is enough incoming air in the room. The incoming air must be at least 4 00 m³/hour. A drying cabinet produces inflammable dust. To minimize the risk for fire, the evacuation of the cabinet must be connected to a ventilation channel that evacuates the air. Never let the evacuated air into a room or a surrounding where there is a risk for ignition.
Evacuated amount of air and pressure fall Decrease the outgoing air flow In order to get FC 18 to work properly, the ventilation channel shall be designed to get an out coming air flow from the cabinet of about 300 m³/h. When the cabinet is installed to an existing channel system, the cabinet can be calibrated to optimize the air flow. The cabinets function and automatic programs are optimized for the recommended air flow of 300 m3/h.
User manual Fill the cabinet Increase or reduce the temperature with the arrow buttons 3 and 4. There are three levels: Minimum (MIN) = 40ºC Medium (MED) = 60ºC Maximum (MAX) = 80ºC To get the best drying result: try to dry the same type of firefighting suits at the same time. Distribute the clothing evenly in the cabinet. If less than six suits are dried, remove the hangers not used. The dampers are closed automatically. The degrees stated above, show the maximum temperature of the warm air stream.
The FC 18 have three different automatic programmes: Membrane, Cotton wool and Stationwear. For these programmes the drying time is adjusted automatically. CAUTION Programme: Membrane If a program is interrupted before the cool down has finished, the ceiling of the cabinet could be very hot. When automatic mode is activated, the programme Membrane is set as first choice. Membrane should be used for firefighting suits with membrane fabric. Drying temperature is 80ºC.
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