FRICO Thermocassette HC Radiant Heaters Instruction Manual

Original instructions
Thermocassette HC

Thermocassette HC Radiant Heaters

Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2015/1188 concerning local space heaters does not apply to all application areas.
The Regulation applies when an installation is intended to provide thermal comfort for people in the premises. The Regulation does not apply to heating installations of a more technical nature e.g. in engineering/utility rooms, in production processes, frost protection, etc. The Regulation also does not apply to installations in vehicles, offshore or outdoors.
Many of Frico’s products can be used as both local space heaters (as defined in (EU) 2015/1188) and for technical heating purposes. It is up to the installer responsible for the installation to assess whether the Ecodesign Regulation is applicable or not. Control solutions for installations not covered by the Ecodesign Regulation are listed in a separate table.

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Mounting with bracket

Accessories

Controls

Controls for installations not covered by the Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2015/1188

Regulations for installations not covered by Ecodesign, Regulation (EU) 2015/1188

Thermocassette HC (IP44)

Item number| Type| Heat output [W]| Voltage [V]| Amperage [A]| Max. surface temperature [°C]| Dimensions LxWxH [mm]| Weight [kg]
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
276625| HC3| 300| 230V~| 1,30| 100| 593x593x60| 4,0
276626| HC6| 600| 230V~| 2,61| 100| 1193x595x60| 8,0

*) Height with bracket.

Wiring diagrams

Controls for installations not covered by the Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2015/1188

Assembly instructions and operating instructions

General
Read these instructions carefully before installing and using the device.
Keep this manual so that you can consult later.
The product should only be used in compliance with the assembly instructions and the user manual. The warranty is not valid only if the use of the product complies with the indications and instructions.

Application
Discreet, the Thermocassette HC is intended for heating of offices, bathrooms, rooms class, etc. Designed for installation surface or recessed, it is suitable for full heating as in heating punctual from a reception counter, by example. Protection index: IP44.

Assembly
The Thermocassette HC is intended for horizontal ceiling mounting. The tape can be embedded in a false ceiling, mounted outside using consoles on the ceiling or suspended using a cable, chain or threaded rods. The tape is equipped with a mounting console in H shape. A cable mounting kit is available separately.

Remove the plastic film from the front cassette mounting.
To know the minimum distances to respect, consult the diagrams presented in the introductory pages.

Recessed mounting in a false ceiling
The Thermocassette must be placed on the framework of the false ceiling. View pages of introduction.

1. Place the cassette into the ceiling tile concerned.
2. Secure the cassette to the building structure and no to the framework of the false ceiling, which must not not support its weight. The four holes of the console simplify the suspension.

NOTE: Avoid attaching bars verticals in the T-profile during installation of a cassette, because it takes up all the space of slab.

Editing using the console
The cassette is equipped with a console H-shaped assembly. See pages of introduction.

1. Remove the screws and nuts from the console to detach it from the cassette
2. Measure, drill and screw the console into the ceiling.
3. Hang the cassette on the threaded rods of the console, freed from their nuts.
4. Replace the nuts.
5. Raise the cassette and screw it to the other end of the console.

Suspension
The cassette can be suspended using a cable, chain or threaded rods. A kit of Cable mounting is available separately. Secure the pendants firmly to the ceiling as well as the four corners of the console in H shape.

Electrical Installation
Thermocassette is intended for installation permed. The installation, which must be preceded by an omnipolar switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm, must be carried out by a qualified installer, in accordance with the IEE regulations on electrical connections in force in its most recent edition. The cassette is equipped a 1.6 meter cable without plug. If the cable is damaged, the device must be replaced.

Regulation
If this product is used as a device decentralized heating in accordance with regulations relating to ecodesign (EU) 2015/1188, it must be accompanied by one of the following approved control devices.

• TAP16R, electronic thermostat including:
  – Electronic temperature control room and weekly programmer
  – Room temperature control with open window detector
  – Adaptive activation control

• TAP16R and SKG30, black ball probe including:
  – Electronic temperature control room and weekly programmer
  – Room temperature control with open window detector
  – Adaptive activation control
  – Black ball probe

The product can be controlled from another way, for example, by means of a system global control system (BMS), in which case it is the responsibility it is up to the installer to ensure that this system is programmed in such a way as to guarantee the compliance of the installation with the requirements regulations relating to ecodesign (EU) 2015/1188.

Interview

• Always use clean gloves when you handle the product. Be sure that the product is clean before starting it.
• The presence of aerosols, lacquers, solvents, dust and other substances similar may form a deposit on the product and discolor it.
• The slight change in color of the product over time is completely normal. A improper installation or temperature abnormally high ambient temperature can cause increased discoloration, which does not affect the power of the device.

Packaging
Selected packaging materials are recyclable, in order to respect the environment.

End of life product management
This product may contain substances which are necessary for its operation, but can constitute a danger for the environment. It should therefore not be thrown away with household waste, but deposited in an approved collection point for recycling.
Please contact local authorities for further information. find out more about the most approved collection point close to you.

Security

• A 300 mA residual current circuit breaker must be used against fire hazards in product installations with Electric heating.
• The device must in no case be covered: any overheating may cause a fire.
• Children over 8 years old can use this device, just like people with physical, mental or sensory abilities reduced, or lacking experience or knowledge, if a person advised them or trained in its use and the dangers possible. Children should not play with this device. Cleaning and maintenance of the device must not be entrusted to children without supervision.
• Keep children under 3 years old away from the appliance, unless they are constantly monitored.
• Children aged 3 to 8 are allowed to turn the device on and off, provided that it is placed and installed in its position of usual service and that the children are rigorously monitored and trained on how to use the device safely and on dangers that this entails.
• Children aged between 3 and 8 years old are not not authorized to insert the plug, to pay and clean the device or carry out maintenance.

CAUTION: Certain parts of the device can become very hot and cause Burns. It is necessary to lend take particular care in the presence children or vulnerable people.

Systec Therm AG · Letzistrasse 35 · CH-9015 St-Gall
Phone +41 71 274 00 50
· info@systectherm.ch
· www.systectherm.ch
2022-01-31 CH

References

• Frico · Frico
• Elektrowärmetechnik & Komfortlüftung: Systec Therm AG

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