Gude GESF 400 Electric Snow Blower Instruction Manual

Gude GESF 400 Electric Snow Blower Instruction Manual

Introduction

To enjoy your new electric snow blower as long as possible, please read carefully the Operating Instructions and the attached safety instructions before putting it into operation. Further, we recommend keeping the Operating Instructions in order to recall the product features in the future.

To follow the continuous product development. we reserve the right to make technical changes for any further improvement.

This document represents the original Operating Instructions.

Supply includes

Take the appliance out of the transport package and check whether the supply includes the following parts:

• 1 GESF 400 electric snow blower including 2- point safety switch
• 1 upper part of sliding post
• 1 lower part of sliding post
• 1 eject tube including adjusting rodding
• 1 return flap including wing screws
• 1 bag with small parts (cable clips, manual wheels, cable pull strain relief equipment)
• 1 wooden rod
• 1 screwdriver
• 1original Operating Instructions

If any part is missing or is damaged, please contact your dealer.

Appliance in assembled state weighs 14.5 kg. Lift the appliance off the transport package in two people if necessary.

Appliance description

GESF 400 electric snow blower with a 2-point safety switch with cable pull strain relief, flexible sliding post to save space for storing. Stable plastic wheels. Eject tube with continuous 2 x 90° rotation.

Appliance design (pic. 1)

1. 2-point safety switch
2. Cable clip
3. Upper part of sliding post
4. Manual wheel
5. Lower part of sliding post
6. Ejection tube
7. Rake
8. Wheel
9. Engine housing
10. Wooden rod
11. Cable pull strain relief
12. Adjusting rodding for eject tube
13. Wooden rod holder
14. Adjusting handle for ejection opening

Technical specifications of GESF 400 electric snow blower

Voltage/frequency: 230V~50Hz
Protection type: IPX4
Protection class: II
Engine output: 1,600W (P1)
Engine revolutions: 2,800 a min-1
Cylinder Ø: 160 mm
Max. snow height: 160 mm
Max. snow removal width: 400 mm
Max. throw-away distance: 1m-4m
Noise: LWA 91dB *
Dimensions LxWxH (in mm): 1,000x450x920
Weight: 14.5kg

Noise information
Measured values found out according to 2000/14/EG (1.60m height, 1m distance) – measurement tolerance +- 3dB

General safety instructions

Please read carefully these Operating Instructions. Familiarise with the control elements and appropriate appliance using. Keep the Operating Instructions for future reference.

Safe working

Keep the place of your work clean!
Mess in the place of your work may result in injuries.

Consider the environment influences
Do not expose the appliance to rain. Do not use the appliance in a wet or moist environment. Provide appropriate lighting. Do not use the appliance near flammable liquids or gases.

Keep other persons in safe distance!
Do not let other persons, especially children, touch the appliance and the cable. Keep them in a sufficient distance from the place of your work.

Store the appliance properly!
An appliance that is not used should be stored in a dry, locked place out of reach of children.

Do not overload the appliance!
Work in the specified output limits.

Use the right appliance!
Do not use the appliance for purposes for which it has not been designed.

Look after your appliance!
Follow the maintenance regulations and instructions. Check regularly the appliance cable and have it replaced by an authorised professional if damaged. Check regularly the extension cable and replace it if damaged. Keep the handles dry, with no oil and grease.

Be careful!
Pay attention to what you are doing. Use common sense when working. Do not use the appliance when you are tired.

WARNING!
Use of any other accessories may pose a risk of injury.

Your appliance should be repaired by an electrician only!
This appliance meets the appropriate safety provisions. Repairs may only be executed by an electrician and original spare parts must be used, otherwise the user may face a risk of injury.

Appliance-specific safety instructions

This appliance has exclusively been designed to be used

• as a snow blower for removing snow from paved roads and surfaces around house and in the garden.
• in accordance with the descriptions and safety instructions mentioned in these Operating Instructions.

Any other use is in conflict with the designation!
Appliance use in conflict with the designation or any changes made to the appliance shall make the manufacturer’s warranty void.

The user warrants for damages caused to third parties and their property by using the appliance.
Being the user of the appliance, you should carefully read these Operating Instructions before the appliance is used for the first time. Proceed in accordance with these instructions and keep them for future reference or if the appliance owner is changed.
Persons using the appliance must not be under the influence of addictive drugs such as alcohol, drugs or pharmaceuticals.
Young persons under 16 years of age must not handle the appliance (local provisions may stipulate the user’s minimum age).
Persons, especially children, and pets should be kept outside the dangerous area.
Never use the appliance inside rooms; to be used outdoors only. Covered and high wall-enclosed paths may only be worked on if safe operation can be provided. Pay especially attention to windows and persons in the immediate vicinity to prevent material and personal damage.
Do not directly aim the appliance at persons.
Do not use the snow blower near glass, cars, windows, etc. without setting the right snow throw-away angle.
Wear gloves, protective glasses, closefitting winter clothes and solid shoes with a rough sole when working and providing maintenance.
Never put parts of your body and clothes near rotating parts.
Use the appliance only when appropriate lighting is provided. The appliance and handles should always be held tightly. Never run with the appliance.
Use the appliance only for removing light and loose snow (fresh snow) up to the maximum snow height of app. 10 cm.
Icy snow and ice must not be removed by the snow blower .
Put the appliance out of operation and store it in a closed room only after the engine has cooled down.
Use the appliance only when it is in a perfect state specified by the manufacturer.
Use only original spare parts of the manufacturer or spare parts of other manufacturers approved by the manufacturer.
Have the appliance repaired by an authorised shop only.
Do not adjust the appliance when the engine is running (except for settings directly recommended by the manufacturer).
The safety distance from the rotating tool given by the sliding posts always needs to be kept.
Switch off the engine before running on surfaces such as footpaths and court entrances on which you do not wish to remove the snow. The appliance should always be used when in a perfect and safe state.
Check the ground on which the appliance is going to be used and remove any items that might be caught or thrown off by the appliance.
Possible damage to the appliance: When the appliance hits a foreign item (e.g. stones) or when there are abnormal vibrations the appliance must be switched off and checked for any damage. Have any detected damage removed and resume working with the appliance only after the damage has been removed.
The appliance should only be used when in a perfect state.
Carry out a visual inspection before switching the appliance on. Check especially the safety equipment, electrical control elements, power lines and screw couplings for any damage and if they are tightened appropriately. Replace any damaged parts before the appliance is put into operation if necessary.
Snow should be removed only after adjusting the snow blower to the outdoor temperature when there are extreme temperature differences. Immediate snow removing could lead to premature wear of the drive shaft and other extensions such as the rubber flap.
Work slowly and carefully, especially when changing the direction. On slopes, guide the appliance up and down, not crossways. Watch out for obstacles; do not work near steep slopes. Do not use the appliance on slopes with inclination of more than 20%.
Remove the snow immediately after it has fallen down; the bottom layer gets icy later and makes removing more difficult.
Snow should be removed in the wind direction if possible. Remove the snow in a way to ensure the snow removal lanes slightly overlap each other.
The appliance must not be used by persons (and children) with limited physical, sensory and mental abilities or persons lacking appropriate experience and knowledge even if working under the supervision or trained on using the appliance by a safety engineer before putting the appliance into operation.
Children need to be watched to make sure they do not play with the appliance.

Electrical safety

Feeder cables (max. 50 m) meeting outdoor use requirements, e.g. H07RN-F 3×1.5 mm² within –25°C H07BQ-F 3×1.5 mm² within –40°C should only be used.
Joints of feeder cables must be watertight and made of rubber or coated with rubber.
Before using the appliance, check whether the feeder cables are not damaged, broken or entangled. Switch the appliance off and unplug it. Feeder cables in a perfect state should be used only.
Switch the engine off and unplug it if you are not working with the appliance or when leaving the appliance or adjusting, maintaining or repairing it.
Use a safety switch against stray current with max. 30 mA actuating current for your socket.
If the cable gets broken when working with the appliance, there is a risk of life and injury. Slowly, making small steps, get away from the appliance. Unplug the appliance.
Make sure the feeder cable never gets to the working area when the appliance is being operated.
A feeder cable that is damaged may only be replaced by the manufacturer, its customer service or similar authorised staff to prevent any risk.
Warning! This appliance generates an electromagnetic field when being operated. Under certain circumstances, this field may damage active and passive medical implants. To minimise the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with medical implants are recommended to consult their doctor and medical implant manufacturer before operating the appliance.
When turning the appliance, you might tumble over the feeder cable and get hurt. The cable should always be guided in a way to make sure it can never get to the area you are walking or working in.
Guide the appliance only at a step pace.
Work under appropriate lighting only.
Work slowly and carefully, especially on uneven and earth roads or when reversing.

Training

Read carefully the operating and maintenance instructions.
Familiarise thoroughly with the controls and proper use of the appliance. You need to know how the appliance works and how controls can immediately be switched off.
Never let children work with the appliance. Never let adults work with the appliance unless they have been properly trained.
Keep all persons, especially small children, and pets out of reach of the place of your work.
Being careful prevents slipping or falling, especially when reversing.

Safety operation instructions

Do not put your hands and legs near the rotating parts.
Keep a safe distance from the eject hole.
Be extremely careful when running over or removing snow off brash entrances, footpaths and paths. Be prepared for unexpected risks or moving vehicles.
When you hit a foreign item, switch the engine off, disconnect the cable from the spark plug and check thoroughly the snow blower for any damage and remove it if necessary – the snow blower can be put into operation again and worked with now.
If the appliance starts abnormally vibrating, switch the engine off and search for the cause immediately.
Generally, vibrations are a warning against operating failure.
Switch the engine off every time you stop operating the appliance, clean the working screw/rotor can/eject tube and when executing repairs, adjusting and inspecting the appliance.
When cleaning, repairing and checking the appliance, make sure that the working screw/rotor and all moving parts are stopped. Disconnect the spark plug cable and secure it in a way to ensure it cannot touch the connector and cause unwanted engine starting.
Pull the cable out of electric motors.
Do not remove snow across slopes. Be extremely careful when changing movement direction on slopes. Never try to remove snow on steep slopes.
Never use the snow blower when guards, sheets and other protection components are not installed properly.
Never use the snow blower near glass surfaces, cars, windows, pits, etc.; set the eject tube angle properly.
Children and pets must be in a sufficient distance from the appliance.
Do not overload the appliance; do not try to remove snow too quickly.
Never use the appliance at a high travelling speed on a slippery surface. Be careful when reversing.
Never aim the eject tube at bystanders. Do not allow anyone to stand before the appliance.
Disconnect the working screw/rotor drive when the snow blower is to be transported or when not being used.
Use only extensions and accessories approved by the snow blower manufacturer (e.g. wheel weights, counterweight, cabins, etc.).
The snow blower must only be used when appropriate visibility or good lighting is provided. Stand fast on the ground and hold the handle tight by hands at all times. Walk, never run.
Do not allow anybody to stand on the appliance.
Use the snow blower only when appropriate visibility or good lighting is provided.
Take all safety measures when leaving the appliance unattended.
Stop the output shaft drive, lower the extensions, shift into neutral, apply the parking brake, switch off the engine and pull out the key.
Caution!
At less powerful networks there might be short voltage fluctuations when the appliance is switched on. This may influence the function of other appliances, e.g. there might be light intensity fluctuations. Where there is network impendance of Zmax < 0.997 Ω, these negative influences need not be expected (more information can be obtained from your local energy supplier if necessary).

Use as designated

The product you have bought (electric snow blower) has exclusively been designed for the following range of use: Proper removal of snow from private footpaths, entrances and parking places unless they fall within the general road traffic regulation (e.g. public footpaths or entrances; for that, permit specific for the given country needs to be requested from appropriate authorities if necessary). Only fresh snow is used as the processed material.

Any other use is in conflict with the designation. The manufacturer is not liable for any indirect damages and injuries. Please be sure to know that our appliances have not been designed for industrial use.

Installation

Caution! The appliance needs to be switched off and unplugged before maintenance, cleaning and installation. The same must be done if the feeder cable is damaged, incised or entangled.

Respect the system voltage: current source voltage must correspond to the details on the appliance type label.

An extension cable with a too small wire cross section significantly reduces the appliance performance. For cables within a length of 25 m at least 3 x 1.5mm²; for cables of more than 25 m of length at least 2.5mm².
Caution! Extension cables not approved must not be used.
The extension cable, plug and clutch must be watertight and approved for outdoor use.
Cable communications must be dry and must not lie on the ground.

If a cable drum is used, it needs to be unwound.

Some parts of the snow blower are not installed when being transported to the buyer.
Screws, manual wheels, cable clips and screwdriver can be found in a separate plastic bag. Installation is simple if instructions below are followed.

Eject tube

Take the appliance and all components out of the box. Remove all the 4 screws on the front cover and the front part (pic. 2). Now insert the eject tube to the front hole of the cover. Then, using the 4 screws, mount the front part to the cover and tighten the screws in a way to make sure the eject tube is in a safe position that can be freely turned by 180°. Finally, using the 2 supplied wing screws, mount the upper return flap to the eject tube.

Lower upper of the sliding post

Pull the other end of the adjusting rodding (coming from the eject tube) on the lower part of the sliding post and then push the lower part of the sliding post down to both cover holes (pic. 3). Make sure that both supporting clamps clicked into the bottom end of the lower part of the sliding post on the cover.

Upper part of the sliding post

Bring the cable pull strain relief equipment for the extension cable to the upper part of the sliding post (pic. 4). Make sure the cable pull strain relief equipment does not later get in contact with the 2-point safety switch to prevent undesirable blocking (pic. 11). Now connect both post halves and screw them to each other using the supplied screws with manual wheels. The adjusting rodding is used to change the eject tube direction.

Mount the 2-point safety switch to the upper part of the sliding post, using two screws, to the appropriate hole unless the switch is already assembled to the upper part of the sliding post (pic. 6).

Adjusting rodding for ejection opening

Put the eye bolt on the rodding (pic. 8-1).
Hook the rodding end on the pivot point and turn the rodding to fix it to the post (pic. 8-2).
Secure the eye bolt on the bottom post with the wing nut (pic. 9-1).

Wooden rod (pic. 10)

The wooden rod is primarily used to release the accumulated and stuck ice remains in the eject tube.
Before removing the stuck material, the snow blower must always be switched off and unplugged. Otherwise there is a risk of amputation and getting jammed!

Before you start working

Check carefully the entire area you are going to work in and remove all items such as mats, sledges, boards, cables and other foreign items. Before starting the engine, declutch the appliance and shift into neutral.
Wear appropriate winter clothes when working with the appliance.
Wear shoes that adhere well to the slippery surface.
Use a grounded socket with three wires for all units with electric driving engines or electric starters.
Set the working screw height so that it does not touch the surface with rubble or road metal.
Never try to adjust the appliance when running (except when it has been specifically recommended by the manufacturer).
Let the engine and appliance adapt to the outside temperature and then start removing snow.
There is a risk of items being thrown off at eyes when working with power appliances.
Protective glasses or a shield should always be used when operating, adjusting or repairing the appliance.

Operation

Switch-on and starting

To prevent unintentional appliance switch-on, the 2-point safety switch is fitted with a safety pressure switch (pic. 11-A). This switch must be pressed before the switch lever (pic. 11-B) is pressed. If the switch lever is released, the safety pressure switch gets back to its starting position and the engine stops immediately. Make sure the extension cable is not within rake’s reach and is properly connected with the switch (pic. 5, 11).

Marking

Product safety:

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Product corresponds to appropriate EU standards| ****

Protection class II

Prohibitions:

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No pulling the cable!| Protect against rain and moisture!
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Using indoor prohibited| Do not touch inside the appliance
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Make sure the processed material does not contain any metal items, stones, bottles, cans or other foreign

items.

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Warning:

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Warning/caution|
Warning against dangerous voltage
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Warning against thrown-off items| Warning! Rotating appliance poses a risk of injury!
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Caution, risk of drawing-in| Keep bystanders in safe distance from the appliance (at least 5m)

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Risk due to rotating knife of the blower. Never put hands and legs in the hole.| Warning against thrown-off items Never aim the eject tube at living creatures, cars and buildings.

Commands:

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General command mark| Read carefully the Operating Instructions. Familiarise thoroughly with the appliance use

principles.

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Use protective glasses| Use protective gloves
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Use safety shoes|

Environment protection:

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Dispose waste professionally so as not to harm the environment.| Packing cardboard material may be delivered to collecting centres for recycling.
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Faulty and/or disposed electric or electronic appliances must be taken to appropriate collection centres.|

Package:

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Protect against moisture| This side up
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Interseroh-Recycling|

Technical specifications:

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Connection| Weight
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Engine output| Protection type
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Revolutins| Noise
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Max. snow height| Max. snow removal width
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Max. throw-away distance|

Guarantee

A warranty period of 12 months applies to commercial use and 24 months apply to private use and commences on the day of purchase of the device.
Warranty applies exclusively to failures due to defective material or workmanship. An original sale slip with indication of date of sale must be presented in case of claiming for the warranty rights.
Warranty does not cover unprofessional use such as device overload, violent use, damage caused by third party or foreign materials, failure to comply with operations and assembly manual, and normal wear and tear.

Residual risks and protective measures

Electrical residual risks:

Mechanical residual risks:

fences and wear closefitting clothes.
| Rotating worm could catch the feeder cable and wind or break it.| A sufficient distance from the cable on the ground must always be kept when working and it must not be run over.

Other risks

Check the ground on which you are using the appliance and remove any items that may get caught by the appliance.
Loss of stability| Ice surfaces under the snow layer and the surface being cleaned.| Ensure the surface is adequate (gravelled).
Slipping, trip or fall of persons| You may stumble when reversing and your legs could be caught by the appliance.| Ensure the surface is adequate.

Neglect of ergonomic principles:

injure your eyes and hands. Wide clothes can get caught by the appliance. Inappropriate shoes may lead to slipping on an icy surface.| Wear protective glasses, gloves, closefitting winter clothes and solid shoes with a rough sole when working.
Insufficient

local lighting

| Insufficient

lighting/inappro

priate light

conditions pose

a high safety

risk.

| Sufficient lighting/good light conditions must always be provided for working with the appliance.

Behaviour in case of emergency

Provide necessary first aid treatment corresponding to the injury nature and seek qualified medical help as soon as possible.
Protect the injured person from other injuries and calm him/her down.

First aid kit must always be available in the place of your work in case of accident in accordance with DIN 13164. Material taken out of the first aid kit needs to be supplemented right away.
If help is needed, please provide the following details:

1. Place of accident
2. Accident nature
3. Number of injured persons
4. Injury type

Disposal

The disposal instructions are based on icons placed on the appliance or its package. The description of the meanings can be found in the “Marking” chapter.

Transport package disposal
The package protects the appliance against damage during transport. Packing materials are usually chosen depending on their environmental friendliness and disposal method and can therefore be recycled.
Returning the package to material circulation saves raw materials and reduces waste disposal costs.
Parts of packages (e.g. foils, styropor) can be dangerous to children. Risk of suffocation!
Keep parts of packages away from children and dispose them as soon as possible.

Operating staff requirements

The operator must carefully read the Operating Instructions before using the appliance.

Qualification

No special qualification is necessary for using the appliance apart from detailed instruction by a qualified person.

Minimum age

The appliance may only be operated by persons over 16 years of age. An exception includes youngsters operating the appliance within their professional education to achieve necessary skills under teacher’s supervision.

Training

Using the appliance only requires appropriate instructions by a professional or reading the Operating Instructions. No special training necessary.

Servicing

Do you have any technical questions? A claim? Do you need spare parts or the Operating Instructions?

You will be helped quickly and without needless bureaucracy at our webpage www.guede.com in the Service part. Please help us be able to assist you. To be able to identify your appliance when claimed, we need to know its serial No., order No. and year of production. All these details can be found on the type label. Enter the details below for future reference.

Serial No.
Order No.
Year of production:

Tel.: +49 (0) 79 04 / 700-360
Fax: +49 (0) 79 04 / 700-51999
E-Mail: support@ts.guede.com

Maintenance and storing

To provide protection against injury, do the following before maintenance:

• Switch off the engine.
• Wait until all rotating parts fully stop.
• Unplug the appliance.
• Let the engine cool down (app. 30 minutes).

To provide protection against injury, do the following before cleaning:

• Switch off the engine.
• Wait until all rotating parts fully stop.
• Unplug the appliance.
• Let the engine cool down (app. 30 minutes).
• Do not spray water on the appliance as electrical components could get damaged.

If the appliance is not used for more than one month, e.g. after the season is over:

• Clean the appliance.
• To protect all metal parts against corrosion, wipe them with an oil-soaked cloth or spray with oil in a spray gun.
• Store the appliance in a clean and dry room.

Keep the appliance cover with no dust and dirt.

For cleaning purposes, use a soft cloth and fine soap solution. Prevent direct appliance contact with aggressive cleaning agents. Aggressive, volatile and caustic cleaning agents must not be used.

Have the electric snow blower checked by a qualified authorised expert once a year.

The appliance needs to be protected against moisture and dust.

If the appliance is not used for a long time, store it in a covered state in a dry, safe place inapproachable to children.

Troubleshooting

The table below shows potential failures, their possible cause and removal options. If the problem still cannot be removed, contact a professional for help.

Switch the appliance off and unplug it before maintenance and cleaning.

 Risk of electric shock.

cable, plug it or replace it or have it repaired by a professional if
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Switch the fuse on or use a house connection with higher protection or have it installed by a professional.
Have it repaired by an authorised shop.
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House wiring fuse is overloaded
Wrong switch/plug combination
Engine mumbling but not running| Blower worm or eject channel is blocked.| Unplug the appliance, remove the blocking, wait for app. 10 minutes and start the appliance again.
Abnormal sound (grumbling, rattling, clatter)| Screws, nuts or other tightening components are loose.| Tighten the components. If the abnormal sound persists, contact immediately an authorised shop.
Shaking, vibrations| Loose components or the blower worm is damaged.| Stop the engine. Unplug the appliance. Have the damaged blower worm repaired. Tighten any loose screws and nuts.
Appliance not removing snow| Blower worm or eject channel is blocked.
V-belt is loose or broken.| Stop the engine. Unplug the appliance. Remove the blocking.
Have the V-belt checked in an authorised shop.

EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We, hereby declare the conception and construction of the below mentioned appliances correspond – at the type of construction being launched – to appropriate basic safety and hygienic requirements of EC Directives. In case of any change to the appliance not discussed with us the
Declaration expires.

Article No.

ELEKTRO-SCHNEEFRÄSE GESF 400 #94569

Appropriate EU Directives

2006/42/ EG
2004/108 EG
2000/14/EG & 2005/88/EG
2011/65/EU ROHS

Harmonised standards used

EN 60335-1:2002+A1+A11+A12+A2+A13+A14+A15
ISO 8437:1989+A1
ZEK 01.4-08/11.11
EN 62233:2008
EN 55014-1:2006+A1
EN 55014-2:1997+A1+A2
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1+A2
EN 61000-3-3:2008

Guaranteed sound power level

LwA 91 dB

GÜDE GmbH & Co. KG
Birkichstrasse 6
74549 Wolpertshausen
Deutschland

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Wolpertshausen, 2013-05-22

GÜDE GmbH & Co. KG
Birkichstrasse 6
74549 Wolpertshausen
Deutschland
Tel.: +49-(0)7904/700-0
Fax.: +49-(0)7904/700-250
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