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are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and 
can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in ac-
cordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to 
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try 
and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

 

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

 

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. 

 

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 

 

Labeling Requirements   (FCC 15.19) 

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions:  
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation. 
 

Modifications (FCC 15.21) 

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by 
SFC Energy may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 
 

Industry Canada Compliance Statement 

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise 
for digital apparatus set out in the interference–causing equipment stand-
ard entitled: “Digital Apparatus”, ICES–003 of Industry Canada.  

Seals of approval 

 

The devices have been tested for electro-magnetic compatibility in ac-
cordance with ECE Regulation No. 10, and have been approved for use in 
motor vehicles.  
Approval number: E24 10R-040718 

Summary of Contents for EFOY Comfort 140

Page 1: ...ew 67 3 2 Commissioning 68 3 2 1 Tools 68 3 2 2 Connections 68 3 2 3 Using the EFOY COMFORT fuel cell 68 3 2 4 Connecting the fuel cartridge 69 3 2 5 Connecting the exhaust hose and off heat tube 69 3...

Page 2: ...panel menu 84 3 7 1 Info screen 84 3 7 2 Main menu 85 3 7 3 Expert menu 87 4 Maintenance and Service 96 4 1 Replacing fuel cartridges 96 4 1 1 Removing the fuel cartridge 96 4 1 2 Inserting the fuel c...

Page 3: ...installing or using your fuel cell please contact your local service partner or the EFOY hotline Copyright by SFC Energy AG 2018 All rights reserved Subject to change without notice 1 2 Service contac...

Page 4: ...risk of mild or moderate physical injury or damage to property INFO Important information for the operator or user of the system 2 2 General safety instructions Read the user manual before commissioni...

Page 5: ...of damage to the EFOY COMFORT fuel cell or EFOY fuel cartridge poses a fire hazard Keep away from ignition sources and ensure good ventilation Leakage of a small quantity of methanol will evaporate le...

Page 6: ...highly flammable You receive methanol in safe tested EFOY fuel cartridges which prevent the contents from escaping if used correctly The storage and transport of methanol may be subject to statutory r...

Page 7: ...on page 107 The devices must only be operated with original EFOY fuel cartridges Damaged fuel cartridges may not be used The devices are not intended to be used as an emergency power sup ply for medi...

Page 8: ...iver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Labeling Requirements FCC 15 19 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditio...

Page 9: ...ur sales receipt as proof of this date Please keep these documents safe Our warranty services are based on the warranty conditions of SFC Energy AG that are valid for the relevant country at the time...

Page 10: ...apter 1 2 Service contact details on page 59 WARNING Plastic wrapping and cardboard boxes pose a risk of suffocation Please keep all packaging out of reach of children Fuel cartridges Completely empty...

Page 11: ...st time Please proceed to chapter 3 2 Commissioning on page 68 The device and a fuel cartridge are already installed Please proceed to chapter 3 2 7 Operation via the operating panel on page 70 The de...

Page 12: ...and fill opening for service fluid 6 Cooling inlet reverse 7 Warm air outlet and connection for off heat duct 3 2 3 Using the EFOY COMFORT fuel cell CAUTION If the EFOY COMFORT fuel cell is exposed t...

Page 13: ...and loop fastener 3 2 4 Connecting the fuel cartridge For information on installing the EFOY fuel cartridge see chapter 4 1 2 Inserting the fuel cartridge on page 97 3 2 5 Connecting the exhaust hose...

Page 14: ...plugged in and the EFOY COMFORT fuel cell is connected to the battery INFO While the batteries are being changed or during maintenance operations on the batteries the EFOY COMFORT should be switched o...

Page 15: ...cartridge once it has been com pletely emptied Wait until error message 20 22 is dis played If you want to operate the EFOY COMFORT fuel cell using an ex ternal controller the external control functio...

Page 16: ...e language selection appears Selecting a language 1 Press to select the required lan guage 2 Press ok to confirm your selection Selecting a fuel cartridge The fuel cartridge is then enabled 1 Press to...

Page 17: ...e lected e g Automatic see chapter 3 4 Operating modes on page 78 The second line indicates the operating status see Operating status on page 74 The symbols at the bottom of the display indicate the b...

Page 18: ...s to complete Antifreeze The EFOY COMFORT fuel cell remains active to protect it self from the effects of freezing Battery protection The EFOY COMFORT fuel cell charges the battery auto matically in o...

Page 19: ...o operate your EFOY COMFORT with myEFOY you will require a device which is Bluetooth 4 0 compatible with at least Android version 4 4 and iOS 8 0 the EFOY app the EFOY Bluetooth adapter and the most r...

Page 20: ...escribed in chapter 3 4 3 Manual Off on page 80 3 3 2 Removing the EFOY fuel cartridge This is described in chapter 4 1 1 Removing the fuel cartridge on page 96 3 3 3 Detaching the charge line and dat...

Page 21: ...ap 4 Loosen the belt holding the EFOY COMFORT fuel cell in place and lift the EFOY COMFORT fuel cell off the mounting plate CAUTION Store the EFOY COMFORT fuel cell in a cool place but at a temperatur...

Page 22: ...de via direct access 1 Press on the operating panel 2 Press to select the required oper ating mode in the Operating mode menu 3 Press ok to confirm your selection Selecting an operating mode from the...

Page 23: ...not still attached to the exhaust hose connector Remove the cover lid INFO To ensure optimal battery maintenance the charging current must not be stopped abruptly when the cut off threshold is reached...

Page 24: ...t check that the cover lid is not still attached to the exhaust hose connector Remove the cover lid 3 4 3 Manual Off 1 Press on the operating panel or select Operating mode in the main menu The operat...

Page 25: ...ating panel or select Operating mode in the main menu The op erating mode selection appears 2 Select the External control on operating mode 3 Press ok to confirm your selection An open padlock is disp...

Page 26: ...ertain level 11 2 V for lead acid batteries and 11 V for LiFePO4 batteries for more than 15 minutes Battery protection mode ends as soon as the voltage reaches 12 8 V The battery protection function p...

Page 27: ...ng in antifreeze mode the message Antifreeze is shown in the second line of the display CAUTION The automatic antifreeze feature only works when the fuel cell is con nected to a filled EFOY fuel cartr...

Page 28: ...s possible at tempera tures below 0 C The instructions from the battery manufacturer must be observed 3 7 Navigating in the operating panel menu 3 7 1 Info screen Press to access the operating mode Pr...

Page 29: ...ion in remote mode The third screen displays operating time and error information The error messages are explained in chapter 5 1 Error message on the display on page 102 2 Press to return to the info...

Page 30: ...fuel gauge by selecting Disable fuel gauge in the menu System information For a detailed description see System information on page 85 Language Press to select the language Press ok to confirm the la...

Page 31: ...ubmenu Press to return to the expert menu You can select the following menu options in the expert menu Battery type Battery parameters Battery protection Factory defaults This option allows you to und...

Page 32: ...Incorrectly set battery type may damage the battery This may nullify your warranty Only use the precise values permitted for the battery parameters and battery protection settings see page 93 INFO Th...

Page 33: ...llify your warranty Only use the precise values permitted for the battery parameters and bat tery protection settings see page 93 Please observe the instructions of the battery manufacturer INFO The E...

Page 34: ...rent 80i 140i 210i 2 0 A 2 0 A 4 0 A 0 5 A 1 0 A 2 0 A 10 0 A 10 0 A 10 0 A Absorption time 180 min 0 min 300 min Max charge time 24 h 2 h 120 h Min charge time 30 min 30 min 180 min Altitude up to 15...

Page 35: ...Min Max User de fined value Switch on delay 60 s 2 s 300 s Switch on voltage 12 4 V 12 0 V 13 4 V Switch off voltage 14 4 V 13 8 V 14 6 V Switch off current 80i 140i 210i 0 5 A 0 5 A 0 5 A 0 5 A 0 5...

Page 36: ...oads with a high rate of power consumption are operated temporarily this value must be set in ac cordance with the operating times of these loads You can find the permitted value range for the switch...

Page 37: ...The EFOY COMFORT fuel cell switches off if the current drops below the set switch off current after reaching the switch off voltage If you want the battery voltage to serve as the only switch off par...

Page 38: ...dicates the er ror too old defective or battery too small This can equally be an indication that incorrect battery pa rameters have been selected A warning is dis played on the operating panel Several...

Page 39: ...ameters may damage the battery This may nullify your warranty Please only use the precise values permitted for the battery parameter and battery protection settings CAUTION If you stop protective char...

Page 40: ...the message Please replace the fuel car tridge is displayed on the operating panel The fuel cartridge can be changed while the device is in operation EFOY fuel cartridges are intended for single use...

Page 41: ...ties or foreign particles in commercially availa ble methanol may cause irreversible damage to the EFOY fuel cell and may render the warranty or guarantee null and void Use only original EFOY fuel car...

Page 42: ...ll if they are secured with a fuel cartridge holder 3 Do not remove the child proof screw cap until the new EFOY fuel cartridge has been inserted into the fuel car tridge holder INFO Keep the screw ca...

Page 43: ...on location is sufficient There is no need to add service fluid under normal operating conditions Use original EFOY service fluid only Switch off the EFOY COMFORT fuel cell before refilling with servi...

Page 44: ...d at a time 4 Use a cloth to wipe away any excess service fluid that may spill over 5 Reattach the exhaust hose 6 Reconnect the charge line to the EFOY COMFORT fuel cell 7 When you have finished filli...

Page 45: ...A firmware update of the EFOY COMFORT fuel cell is possible at any time with built in fuel cell and in a few minutes Simply connect the EFOY Updater to your EFOY COMFORT fuel cell to per form the upd...

Page 46: ...play Error code Solution Service is required Protect device against frost Please contact the EFOY hotline or hotline sfc com 1 10 15 76 83 Please contact the hotline Con tact details are provided in c...

Page 47: ...n page 96 Please refill Service Fluid To restart press ok If this problem oc curs again please con tact EFOY hotline or service sfc com 30 31 Make sure that the off heat can escape without obstruction...

Page 48: ...rature is too high The device will start auto matically if the temperature drops to below 40 C 104 F Battery voltage low Please check battery connection and load battery 50 52 Please check the cabling...

Page 49: ...ill occurs please contact the hotline Contact details are pro vided in chapter 1 2 Service contact details on page 59 EFOY GO cannot be charged currently Please refer to the user manual of the EFOY GO...

Page 50: ...in particular the per formance of the battery Charg ing cycles which are too short can damage the EFOY COMFORT fuel cell 5 2 Errors without display messages Possible error Solution Nothing is displaye...

Page 51: ...14 2 V Required starting voltage 9 V Quiescent power consumption 15 mA Methanol consumption 0 9 l kWh 0 24 US gal kWh Recommended batteries3 12 V lead batteries lead acid lead gel AGM or LiFePO4 40 1...

Page 52: ...nt LxWxH 68 x 38 x 34 cm minimum 26 8 x 15 x 13 4 in Inclination along the direct axis along the quadrature axis Continual 35 Temporary 10 minutes 45 Continual 20 Protection class IP 21 Operating temp...

Page 53: ...iters 10 liters 2 64 US gal Weight 4 3 kg 8 4 kg 18 5 lbs Dimensions L x B x H 19 0 x 14 5 x 28 3 cm 23 0 x 19 3 x 31 8 cm 9 1 x 7 6 x 12 5 in not available in all countries INFO The installation manu...

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