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P a g e - S e i t e
Operation
Prior to connection of the product, please
ensure that the supply voltage matches the
product data label or the product
specifications out of the accompanied
documents, respectively.
Any product must be temperature
controlled! (unless otherwise stated
or specified)
When connecting the product, the
requirements of the standards listed below in
“General Safety Instructions” and “Additional
Safety Instructions” have to be observed.
The maximum operating and withstand
temperature for the product are listed in the
technical data section. . It has to be ensured
that this temperature is never exceeded at
any point of the product, irrespective of
whether it is switched on or off.
In cases in which the kind of installation or
application cannot exclude that the maximum
product temperature is exceeded, a suitable
device for temperature control and, if
necessary, for temperature limitation has to
be provided.
Proper operation of the temperature
controlling and limiting devices has to be
checked at initial operation.
Note:
Products of woven glass or silica-glass fabric
designs are flexible due to chemical processes
and additives that help stabilizing and
softening the fabrics. At increasing
temperatures these additives are dissolving
(see De-sizing for more details). The loss of
additives results in decreasing stability
between the fibers and reduces the flexibility
of the product. If properly installed and fixed
for steady installation the products
performance does not get influenced by the
de-sizing of the material.
Be aware that in cases of dismantling for
revision of the system and re-installation
these products may fail operation due to loss
of stability and must be replaced. If you are
having doubts or need of assistance for your
special application please contact us. (see last
page for contact information)
De-sizing:
Owing to technical reasons, some smoke or
vapors will develop at certain heating
temperatures during initial operation of fabric
woven materials. This is caused by the heat-up
of the size (slipping / binding or cross-linking
agent). The emerging vapors are harmful and
should not be inhaled.
Please permit good ventilation
during this de-sizing phase!
Maintenance and Safety
Maintenance and Safety is performed
according to the standards listed under
"General Safety Instructions” and “Additional
Safety Instructions”, the regulations of the
employer's liability insurance associations
applicable to the respective way of use, as
well as other relevant rules applying to the
application. The operation of the system
should be checked for correct functionality.
The electrical supply should be checked to
ensure it conforms to the system design
documentation.
At least once per year the function of the
temperature controlling and temperature
limiting safety device has to be checked and
the surface and connection line should be
inspected for visible damage.
Warning labels and identification labels should
be clearly visible, intact and able to display the
correct information. Products which show
exposed heating conductors or wires, were
overheated. These products have to be
immediately put out of operation and to be
secured against reuse.
