Gude GGH 17 INOX Gas Turbine Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Gude

Gude GGH 17 INOX Gas Turbine

Introduction

Please read thoroughly this operation manual and attached safety instructions to enjoy your new gas hot air turbine. We further recommend to retain the operation manual for future references. We reserve right to make technical changes for the purpose of improvement in the course of continuous product development.
This is the original operation manual.

Device description (figure A/B)

Fan
Shell
Base
Handle
Piezo-ignition button
ON/OFF switch
Reduction valve
Gas hose/reduction valve connection
Gas hose/heater connection
Reduction valve/gas cylinder connection
Gas valve button
Gas cylinder valve

Technical data

GGH 10

General safety instructions

Read and observe all instructions contained herein before commissioning and operation of the device. Keep the safety instructions for future reference!

Safe work
Keep your workplace tidy!
Disorder on workplace may result in injuries.

Consider surrounding conditions!
Do not expose to rain.
Do not use in moist or wet environment.
Provide good lighting.

Do not use close to flammable liquids or gases (except for substances required for operation – here propane/butane).

Keep other persons in a safe distance!
Other persons, particularly children, may not touch the device and power cable. Keep them in a sufficient distance from your workplace.

Store your device properly!
The device, if not used, should be stored in a dry and closed space, out of reach of children.

Do not overload your device!
You will work better and more safely if the device is used at performance power for which it is designed to.

Use correct device!
Do not use the device for purposes other than intended.
Secure your device correctly! Connect your device according to instructions in “Assembly” section.

Take care of your tools!
Observe maintenance directions and instructions. Check tool cable regularly and ask an authorized specialist to replace the same if damaged. Check extension cable regularly and replace, if damaged. Keep handles dry, without traces of oils and greases.

Be careful!
Be aware of what you are doing. Approach your work with sound mind. Do not use the device if you are tired.

Check the device for damage!
Before use, check thoroughly all safeguards and slightly damaged parts if they are still functioning properly. Check whether rotary parts operate freely and not jammed or damaged.
All parts must be installed properly and must comply with conditions so that perfect operation of the device is ensured.
Damaged safeguards and parts must be either repaired or replaced by an authorized workshop, unless specified otherwise in this operation manual.
Replace damaged switches in a service workshop. Do not use the devices with malfunctioning ON/OFF switch.

WARNING!
Use of non-compliant accessories may result in an injury.

Have your device repaired by an electrician only!
This device complies to applicable safety provisions. Repairs may be performed by an electrician with the use of genuine spare parts, otherwise the user may be exposed to injury hazard.

Safety instructions specific for this device

This device may be used outside only and in well ventilated areas, however, it must be protected against moisture or rain.
Gas cylinder must be always protected against freeze and minus temperature at any times.
The device may be used for heating only.
Attention! Open flame tightness test is strictly prohibited.
Do not operate under ground level.
Do not move and lift the device if in use.
Radiation area must be at least 2 metres from persons and all flammable substances.
Keep 50 cm distance between walls and rear or sides of the device.
If gas leaks (smell), close the gas cylinder valve immediately and keep the device out of reach of all flammable sources.
Check tightness of all connections.
If gas leakage remains, call an expert before recommissioning.
Assembly and maintenance of the device must comply with laws and directives of a country where the device is used.
Do never turn the gas cylinder upside down even though you think it is empty! This procedure may jam the hose with residues from the gas cylinder and cause fire hazard and immediate damage of the device.
Do not disassemble the protective grid and/or other parts of the heater.
Keep children out of reach of the burner.
Do not operate the device without supervision!
Do not cover the device!
Do not use for drying of clothes etc.!
Do not touch the protective grid and thermal shield, otherwise burning injury may occur!

Assembly and commissioning instructions (Fig. A/B/C)

Do not use the device close to flames, sparks or flammable substances (except for substances required for operation – here propane/butane). Operate the device on a flat and stable surface.

Step 1 (C/1)
Plug the device to a socket (230V~50Hz).

Step 2 (C/2)

Connect the reduction valve (B/7) with the gas hose connection (B/8).
Connect the reduction valve (B/7) with the fitted gas hose to the gas cylinder valve (B/12).
Connect the gas hose connection (B/9) with the heater.

Step 3 (C/3)
Screw out the gas cylinder valve (B/12).

Check the screw closures by tightness test spray or use a soap liquor. Retighten, if necessary.

Step 4 (Fig. C/4)
Press ON/OFF switch (A/6).

Step 5 (Fig. C/5)
From suction side check whether the fan (A/1) revolves.

Step 6 (Fig. C/6)

If the fan (A/1) revolves, keep the gas valve button (A/11) pressed and at the same time, press repeatedly the ignition button (A/5) until the burner ignites.
Hold the gas valve button (A/11) pressed for 10 to 20 more seconds.
Check whether the gas heater works uninterruptedly.

Turning off (Fig. D)
Step 1 (Fig. D/1)
To turn the heater off, first screw in the gas cylinder valve (B/12).

Step 2 (Fig. D/2)
Turn off the device with the use of ON/OFF switch (A6).

Step 3
Unplug the device from the socket to disconnect power supply.

Replacement of gas cylinder

Always replace the gas cylinder outside and out of reach of flames or flammable sources without presence of other persons!
Close the gas cylinder valve. (B/12)
Screw out the reduction valve (7).
Ensure you have the reduction valve seal available.
Connect the device to a new gas cylinder and proceed according to instructions in “Assembly and commissioning instructions”.

Identification

Product safety:

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The product complies with relevant EU standards

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Prohibitions:

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No flame!

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No operation in closed spaces!

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No smoking!

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No pulling the plug!

Warning:

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Warning/caution

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Caution! Hot surface!

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Caution! Dangerous electric voltage!

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Use outside only, however, protect against rain.

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Caution! Dangerous electric voltage!

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Commands:

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General prohibition sign

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Read operation manual before use

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Secure the gas cylinder against falling

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Unplug the device from socked before opening or maintenance

Environment protection:

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Dispose waste not to harm your environment.

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Packaging material from cardboard can be recycled in a collection point.

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Defective and/or disposed electric or electronic devices must be delivered to relevant collection points.

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Packaging:

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Protect against moisture

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Packaging must direct upwards

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Interseroh-Recycling

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Technical data:

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Heating power

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Weight

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Turbine capacity

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Operating pressure

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Type of gas

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Consumption

Warranty

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

THERMAL RESIDUAL RISKS
Burns
Thermal shield and protective grid are very hot during normal use and may cause serious burns if touched.
Do not touch the thermal shield and protective grid.

DANGER BY MATERIALS AND OTHER SUBSTANCES
Contact, inhalation
Inhalation of propane or butane may harm human health.
Make sure all connections are tight and use the device outside or in well ventilated spaces only.
When the thermal radiator is used, high oxygen content is consumed and in small spaces, it may result in oxygen insufficiency.
Use only in well ventilated spaces! Operation in living rooms and bedrooms is prohibited.
Fire or explosion
The highest fire and explosion risk exists in close vicinity to easily flammable substances.
Keep at least 2 m distance on all sides! Do not operate close to flammable substances.
Do not use for drying of clothes or other flammable substances.

Emergency procedures

Administer first aid according to injury and call for qualified medical assistance. Protect injured person against other injuries and keep him/her in rest.

For reasons of potential injury, a first aid box according to DIN 13164 must be available on workplace. Replenish immediately material used from the first aid box.
If you require medical assistance, give the following information:

Place of accident
Type of accident
Number of injured persons
Type of injury

Application according to intended use

Attention!
DO NOT USE FOR HEATING OF RESIDENTIAL SPACES IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS; NATIONAL PROVISIONS MUST BE OBEYED IN CASE OF USE IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
The gas radiator is intended exclusively for heating of construction sites (structurally complete buildings). Any other use is contrary to the intended use. The manufacturer bears no responsibility for subsequentdamage.

The intended use also includes:

Adherence to all instructions in the supplied operation and use manual; and
Adherence to conditions for cleaning and maintenance specified by the manufacturer.

The gas heater must not be used:

For heating of closed or residential spaces (residential buildings) or operation in such spaces;
Close to flammable materials (e.g. paper, construction materials);
On places where volatile materials are stored/present (e.g. gasoline, solvents, chemicals) or where explosive atmosphere may be generated;
Following unauthorized structural change to the gas heater;
In case of incorrect or unacceptable connection to gas source;
On places insufficiently ventilated
As source of heating during social events and family celebrations.

Disposal

Disposal instructions are illustrated in the form of pictograms on the device or packaging. Description of the pictograms is given in “Identification” chapter.
Disposal of transport packaging
Packaging protects the device against damage during transport. Packaging materials are usually selected according to their effect on environment and disposal methods and can therefore be recycled.
Returning of the packaging back to circulation saves resources and costs for packaging disposal.
Parts of the packaging (e.g. foil, styropor) may be dangerous for children. Risk of suffocation!
Keep these parts of the packaging out of reach of children and dispose as soon as possible.

Operator requirements

The operators must thoroughly read operation manual before use.

Qualification

Except for thorough training by an expert for use of the device, no special qualification is required.

Minimum age

The device may be operated by persons over 16 years of age. An exception is use by younger person if the use takes place under supervision of an adult trainer in the course of education.

Training

Use of the device requires corresponding guidance by an expert or operation manual only. No special training is required.

Service

Any technical questions? Complaint? Do you need spare parts or operation manual?
Go to our website www.guede.com and the section Service will help you quickly and without bureaucracy.
Please, help us to help you. In order to identify your device in case of complaint, please indicate serial number, order number and year of manufacture. All information is available on the product label. To have all information always at hand, put them down.

Serial number:
Order number:
Year of manufacture:

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

Maintenance and storage

Use soft cloth and fine soap solution for cleaning. Avoid direct contact of the device with aggressive detergents. Do not use aggressive, volatile or caustic products.

Have the gas heater inspected annually by a qualified authorized expert.

In each case, the hose must be replaced if damaged.

Protect the device against moisture and dust.
If not used for longer period of time, disconnect the device from the gas cylinder, cover and store in dry place out of reach of children.

Troubleshooting

Defect	Cause	Remedy
Electric motor does not start	No current	Check plug

Check power supply connection
Piezo-ignition does not ignite| Electrode in incorrect position| Call specialist
No gas| Gas cylinder empty| Replace gas cylinder.
Close valve on the gas cylinder| Open valve.
Gas hose or leaking connection| Seek for leaking point by suitable spray and remove
Burner ignites, flame goes off as soon as the gas valve is turned on| Thermal element not yet hot properly.| Try again
Safety thermostat turned off| Let the device cool down and then retry
Burner flame goes off during operation| Excessive gas output| Have the reduction valve checked or replaced
Gas cylinder empty| Replace gas cylinder.
Insufficient gas input| Check and clean motor grid
Check fan
Wind or air draught extinguishes flame.| Place the device outside wind or air draught, let it cool down for several minutes and then retry

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.

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