Technical data

Thermo Top Z/C
1 Introduction
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1. Introduction
1.1 Scope and Purpose
This repair shop manual is intended to support
familiarised personnel in the repair of the water heaters
Thermo Top Z and Thermo Top C of the fuel and Diesel
types.
As their appearance is identical or similar, the heaters are
marked by type on their identification plate with "Benzin"
(fuel) or "Diesel". The heaters may only be operated with
the specified type of Diesel (or with fuel oil EL) and the
appropriate type of electrical installation.
Thermo Top C is a variant of Thermo Top Z with a
circulation pump.
1.2 Meaning of Warnings, Cautions, and
Notes
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES in this manual
have the following meaning:
WARNING
This heading is used to highlight that non-compliance with
instructions or procedures may cause injuries or lethal
accidents to personnel.
CAUTION
This heading is used to highlight that non-compliance with
instructions or procedures may cause damage to
equipment.
NOTE
This heading is used to highlight and draw specific
attention to information.
1.3 Additional Documentation to be used
This workshop manual contains all information and
procedures necessary for the repair of water heaters
Thermo Top Z and Thermo Top C.
The use of additional documentation is normally not
necessary.
Operating instructions/installation instructions and the
vehicle specific installation proposal may be used as
complementary information as necessary.
1.4 Safety Information and Regulations
The general safety regulations for the prevention of
accidents and the relevant operating safety instructions
have to be observed at all times.
"General Safety Regulations" beyond the scope of these
regulations are detailed in the following.
The specific safety regulations applicable to this manual
are highlighted in the individual chapters by Warnings,
Cautions, and Notes.
1.4.1 General Safety Notes
Within the scope of the StVZO (Road Licensing
Regulations of the Federal Republic of Germany) "Design
General Approvals" laid down by the Federal Office for
Motor Traffic exist for the Water Heaters Thermo Top with
the following official marks of conformity:
~~~ S292 for heater Thermo Top Z/C-B (fuel type)
and
~~~ S289 for heater Thermo Top Z/C-D (Diesel type)
Installation of the heater is to be performed in accordance
with the installation instructions and must be checked in
case of
a) the vehicle type inspection in accordance with
§20StVZO
b) the individual inspection in accordance with
§21StVZO or
c) the examination in accordance with § 19 StVZO
performed by an officially authorised expert or
examiner for road traffic, a vehicle inspector or a
public servant as per section 7.4a of Annex VII to the
StVZO.
In the event of c) the installation must be certified on the
acceptance certificate included in the copy of the “General
Operating License” giving details about
– manufacturer
– type of vehicle and
– vehicle identification number.
This validates the “Design General Approval”. The
acceptance certificate must be kept with the vehicle.
The heaters are cleared for heating the vehicle engine
and the vehicle cabin. When using the heaters in vehicles
not subject to the Road Licensing Regulations (StVZO)
(e.g. ships), the applicable partially regional regulations
must be observed. The use of the heater in "vehicles for
the transportation of dangerous goods" (TRS) is not
permitted.
The heater may only be installed in vehicles or
independent heating systems with a minimum coolant
capacity of 4 litres.
When checking the cooling water level proceed in
accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
The water in the heating circuit of the heater must contain
at least 10 % of a quality brand anti-freeze.