SFC Energy EFOY 1200, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual EFOY 600 EFOY 900 EFOY 1200 EFOY 1600 EFOY 2200 ENGLISH...

Page 2: ...on 15 4 1 Tools and Materials 15 4 2 Space Requirements 16 4 3 Securing the unit 17 4 4 Off heat duct 18 4 5 Connecting the Exhaust Hose 19 4 6 Installing the fuel cartridge holder 21 4 7 Electrical C...

Page 3: ...torage 37 6 Maintenance 39 6 1 Service 39 6 2 Cleaning 40 7 Troubleshooting 41 7 1 Safety 41 7 2 Problems and Solutions 42 7 3 Problems without Error Messages 44 7 4 Replacing Service Fluid 45 8 Appen...

Page 4: ...stions about installation or operation please consult the EFOY hotline SFC Energy AG Eugen S nger Ring 7 D 85649 Brunnthal Nord Hotline 49 89 673 5920 Freecall 00800 732 762 78 Fax 49 89 673 592 369 h...

Page 5: ...ore the unit where there is no danger of freezing or use the automatic antifreeze feature Do not smoke when handling the unit or the fuel cartridges Keep away from heat and open flame There is a dange...

Page 6: ...h skin In the event of an accident or if nausea occurs consult a physician immediately Be sure to bring the fuel cartridge label or these instructions to the consultation System exhaust may contain ha...

Page 7: ...data sheet to the consultation Storage and transport of methanol may be subject to statutory regulations More information is provided in the methanol safety data sheet on our website www efoy com or b...

Page 8: ...and the EFOY 2200 conform to the European Community s 2004 108 EG guidelines for electro magnetic compatibility The following norms apply DIN EN 61000 6 1 DIN EN 61000 6 3 2 6 Seals of Approval These...

Page 9: ...al 49 89 673 5920 SFC Energy AG Eugen S nger Ring 7 85649 Brunnthal Nord Germany Fax 49 89 673 592 369 sales efoy com www efoy com The freecall number is available from the following countries Germany...

Page 10: ...g center can provide information about proper disposal WARNING Danger of Suffocation Keep packaging away from children Plastic wrapping and cartons may cause suffocation Fuel Cartridges Sort empty fue...

Page 11: ...1 5 m EH 1 Off heat duct OD1 consisting of off heat flange off heat bow off heat tube external cover and fixing screws Service fluid UM1 user manual Charge line CL4 Unit Remote control with data line...

Page 12: ...haust hose and nozzle for service fluid 6 Cooling inlet reverse 7 Warm air outlet and connection for off heat duct 3 3 Remote Control auto reset 1 Display 2 Information button and language selection b...

Page 13: ...9 l kWh 0 9 l kWh 0 9 l kWh 0 9 l kWh 0 9 l kWh 12 V rechargeable lead acid or lead gel batteries Compatible batteries 10 100 Ah 15 150 Ah 20 200 Ah 40 250 Ah 60 350 Ah General Specifications Sound pr...

Page 14: ...four buttons and multilingual display Electrical interface MNL 4 prong plug Type Tyco Electronics AMP Universal Mate N Lok Mfr No 350779 Fuel Cartridge M5 M10 Volume 5 liter 10 liter Weight 4 3 kg 8 4...

Page 15: ...dren temperatures in excess of 45 C and direct sunlight 4 1 Tools and Materials You will need the following tools and sealants to install the fuel cell electric drill jigsaw screwdriver hexagonal Alle...

Page 16: ...there is sufficient ventilation and follow the instructions for the sealing compound Make sure when choosing a location that the temperature ranges between 20 C and 40 C WARNING This unit generates h...

Page 17: ...aged Do not substitute another hose for either of the two Use only original equipment EFOY hoses 4 3 Securing the unit Select a suitable location as described in Chapter 4 2 paying attention to the di...

Page 18: ...o not need the off heat bow you can disconnect it from the off heat flange and connect the off heat tube directly to the flange Make sure that the off heat tube is not kinked use a second bow if neede...

Page 19: ...ich needs to be conducted together with water vapour and carbon dioxide to the outside WARNING Connect the enclosed exhaust hose and always evacuate the exhaust gases from the installation compartment...

Page 20: ...s condensate can be directed outside to a wastewater tank or other suitable container on yachts also in the bilge But make sure that there is a hose that allows the gasses including the carbon dioxide...

Page 21: ...necting hose is neither crushed nor kinked warm air electrical connection Do not place fuel cartridges or reserve cartridges in front of the air intake or outlet Do not place objects such as reserve f...

Page 22: ...The circuit connecting the battery must contain a fuse Alternatively use the fuse available as optional equipment to connect the battery Check the polarity see illustration before connecting the unit...

Page 23: ...mm 5 10 m 4 mm 10 15 m 6 mm Option Extension sense line 8 m Art No 151 906 005 Extension Power line 8 m Art No 151 906 006 4 8 Connection via the Central Electrical Box EBL 1 unit 2 connecting line t...

Page 24: ...ly to the battery 1 unit 2 connecting line to fuel cell 3 extension sense line optional 4 battery fuse sense 2 A 5 battery 6 extension power line with 3 pole plug optional 7 battery fuse power 15 A re...

Page 25: ...ronic components behind the opening Use templates for drilling and sawing when flush or surface mounting 2 Use a drill to start the opening and then cut out the rest of the opening with a keyhole or c...

Page 26: ...e DL data line included If the DL 1 data line is not long enough you can replace it with a commercially available network line that is longer or shorter Category 5 patch cable Then insert the plug int...

Page 27: ...operating When the temperature exceeds 40 C the device shuts down automatically and restarts when the temperature decreases 5 1 Connecting the Fuel Cartridge WARNING For safety s sake use only origina...

Page 28: ...ning Unscrew the empty fuel cartridge and remove Close each cartridge tightly with the cap after use EFOY fuel cartridges are intended for one way use only They may not be refilled Sort empty fuel car...

Page 29: ...artridge Press reset on the control panel to extinguish the yellow warning light and the maintenance message Note A bottle of service fluid is included with the product Please carry it at all times Se...

Page 30: ...nds The control panel will display the language currently selected The following languages are available German factory setting English French Italian Dutch Spanish Continue pressing until the desired...

Page 31: ...tput Automatic Standby If the battery is sufficiently charged and the unit is not providing input the unit will remain in the standby mode Automatic Please change fuel cartridge Should the device dete...

Page 32: ...the unit to a battery The unit will monitor battery voltage by itself The fuel cell switches on automatically if the battery voltage falls below 12 3 V The battery is then charged until the deactivat...

Page 33: ...is below 13 2V On Charging mode Press on the control panel once if the unit has been switched off and twice if it is operating in automatic mode The unit will start up regardless of the battery volta...

Page 34: ...ust run at least 30 minutes before shutting down If the unit is shut off beforehand it will continue running until 30 minutes have elapsed The message Shutting down will appear in the display Leave th...

Page 35: ...V This function only serves to protect the battery and does not recharge it Off Battery protection to shut down press off Press the button to switch off the fuel cell after the battery protection fun...

Page 36: ...10 5 volts Please note that the unit will not recharge the battery if the voltage drops below 10 5 volts CAUTION Please observe the following maintenance tips for storage and winter operation 1 To cut...

Page 37: ...en flame Unscrew the fuel cartridge and close it with a cap Keep all elements clean WARNING Keep unit and fuel cartridges even empty or partially empty cartridges away from children Remove the exhaust...

Page 38: ...filled fuel cartridges frost protection it must be thawed out for approximately 24 hours at room temperature before commencing operation When transporting the device use suitable packaging e g the or...

Page 39: ...der normal operating conditions Please check on a regular basis at least once a year if software updates are available EFOY Updater Update your EFOY fuel cell quickly It s really easy Simply connect t...

Page 40: ...lug the battery charging cable The device is not watertight Make sure that moisture cannot get inside Clean only with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent Reconnect the battery charging cable a...

Page 41: ...are unable to correct a malfunction using these instructions SFC Energy AG Eugen S nger Ring 7 D 85649 Brunnthal Nord Hotline 49 89 673 5920 Freecall 00800 732 762 78 sales efoy com www efoy com The t...

Page 42: ...10 5 V check connection between unit and battery see Chapter 4 710 Interruption Surroundings too warm Error 32 41 Ambient temperature is too high Unit will start automatically as soon as temperature...

Page 43: ...t being connected to a battery and sufficiently filled fuel cartridge automatic antifreeze feature Let stand at room temperature for approx 24 hours Please check battery voltage Error 50 51 52 53 Erro...

Page 44: ...ttery or undercharged Check contacts polarity and cables Connect a charged battery to start device Short circuit fuse tripped Check polarity of charge line Turn off unit check reason for short circuit...

Page 45: ...up Use EFOY brand service fluid only Switch off the unit before refilling fluid Unplug the charge line Always keep the device s service fluid nozzle clean Use a clean pair of scissors to cut off the t...

Page 46: ...pilled service fluid with a cloth Replace the exhaust hose Reconnect the charge line Press the reset button The display will clear and the device will return to its former operating mode Order a spare...

Page 47: ...English 8 Appendix 47 8 Appendix 8 1 Output characteristic U I and U P characteristic as per CE test...

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Page 49: ...e SFC Energy AG Eugen S nger Ring 7 D 85649 Brunnthal Nord Hotline 49 89 673 5920 Freecall 00800 732 762 78 Fax 49 89 673 592 369 hotline efoy com www efoy com The toll free number is available in the...

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