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March 2024
English translation of the original German operating instructions
Air handling units for potentially explosive atmospheres | TI-50
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89343 Jettingen-Scheppach
Germany

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Last updated: March 2024

Contents
General remarks 4
Information about these instructions 4
Disabling 5
Security 6
General risk sources 6
Personnel qualification 12
Filter component 13
Heating and cooling coils 14
Heating coil 14
Cooling coil 14
Hydraulic set 15
Disposal 16
Security 17
Personnel qualification 20
Filter component 21
Silencer 22
Components and equipment 23
Directory 24
List of figures 24
Keyword index 25
General remarks

General remarks
Information about these instructions
These instructions will facilitate safe and efficient use of the AHU.

All persons working on the AHU must thoroughly read and understand these
instructions before starting any kind of work.

Safe working is dependent on adhering to all safety information and instructions.

Further information
The instructions describe all the available options. Whether and which options are available in the AHU
depends on the options selected and the country for which the AHU is intended. The illustrations
serve as an example and may differ.
The instructions consist of several parts and have the following structure:

Fig. 1: Parts of the instructions

Main operating instructions
Transport and unloading
Installation and assembly
Commissioning
Operation and faults
Maintenance and cleaning
Disabling and disposal

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 Disabling

Disabling
If the AHU is taken out of service for an extended period, it is imperative to observe the individual
information provided by the component manufacturers in addition to the instructions described in the
components.
Commissioning must be performed to restore operation.

NOTE

Material damage due to freezing

Operation temperatures below 4 °C can cause frost damage to the AHU,
components, and duct system if the unit is not disabled properly.
• Follow the steps for securing against restarting.
• Decommission each component as described in this manual.

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Security

Security
General risk sources
Electrical hazards due to electric current and voltage
DANGER

Risk of electric shock

Risk of death from electric current when touching parts with live voltage. If the
insulation is damaged, there is risk of death from electric current.
• When the insulation is damaged, turn the voltage supply off immediately, and
arrange for repair.
• Before carrying out any work on the AHU, disconnect power and voltage
supply as follows:
– Turn the main switch to position "0".
– Secure the main switch with a lock.
– Disconnect AHU from power and voltage supply of the supply line.
– Ensure that the unit is disconnected.
– Ground and short-circuit.
– Do not bridge or switch off fuses.
– Keep moisture away from live parts.

DANGER

Danger to life due to stored electric charge!

DC link capacitors of the frequency converter can remain charged even when the
mains supply is switched off and disconnected. There is a risk of death if the
discharging time is not observed.
• Wait for a discharging time of 15 minutes.

WARNING

Risk of electric shock

When the main switch is switched off, the following parts are still live and can cause
injury from electric current: electrical conductors and terminals upstream of the main
switch, switch cabinet lamps, surge arresters including their connected wires, cables
and terminals.
• Do not touch live parts.
• Work on the switch cabinet may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.

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 Security

Hazards from explosive atmosphere

WARNING

Risk of explosion from explosive atmosphere

There is a risk of explosion, as the AHU may convey a potentially explosive
atmosphere.
• Purge the AHU with fresh air before opening to remove any potentially
explosive atmosphere.
• Only open the AHU if it is certain that there is no potentially explosive
atmosphere.
• Follow the instructions in the operating instructions.

WARNING

Risk of explosion when AHU not running

There is a risk of explosion, as the AHU may convey a potentially explosive
atmosphere. When not in operation, the concentration of the potentially explosive
atmosphere can change both in the AHU and in the machine room due to leakages.
• Purge the AHU with fresh air before opening to remove any potentially
explosive atmosphere.
• Use electrostatically dissipative safety footwear.
• Use electrostatically dissipative protective clothing.
• Use tools complying with DIN EN 1127-1 Annex A.

WARNING

Risk of explosion from explosive atmosphere

There is a risk of explosion, as the AHU may convey a potentially explosive
atmosphere. In conjunction with a source of ignition, this may result in an explosion.
• Before carrying out any work on the AHU, disconnect the power and voltage
supply as follows:
– Turn the main switch to position O.
– Secure the main switch with a lock.
– Disconnect the AHU from the power and voltage supply of the
supply line.
– Verify voltage-free state.
– Earth and short circuit.
– Never bypass or disable fuses.
– Keep moisture away from conductive parts.
• Use electrostatically dissipative safety footwear.
• Use electrostatically dissipative protective clothing.
• Use tools complying with DIN EN 1127-1 Annex A.
• Do not take sources of ignition into the danger zone (e.g. hot surfaces, spark
discharge, naked flame).
• Alternatively: gauge the danger zone to eliminate a potentially explosive
atmosphere.

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Security

WARNING

Risk of explosion from electrostatic discharge

Cleaning the AHU with a dry cloth may cause a static charge. The discharge and the
resulting sparks may cause an explosion.
• Only wipe the AHU with a damp cloth.
• Follow the instructions in the operating instructions.

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 Security

Mechanical hazards due to machine movements

WARNING

Risk of death due to sudden switch-on

When AHU is switched off, or the electrical power supply fails, certain control
functions (e.g., timer programs, pump-out, fan overshoot, frost protection) or power
restoration can cause components to switch on immediately. This poses danger to
life.
• Carry out the steps "Securing the AHU against restarting" (see "Main operating
instructions", section "Securing against restarting").

WARNING

Danger from moving parts

After switching off the AHU, there is still a risk of death due to moving parts, as the
components do not have immediate stop functions.
• Wait for all moving parts (e.g., fan, rotary heat exchanger, motor, belt drive)
to come to a standstill.

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Security

Thermal hazards due to hot and cold surfaces

CAUTION

Risk of burns due to hot surfaces

Hot surfaces of components (e.g., heating coils, direct firing, pressure steam
humidifiers, steam heaters) pose a risk of burn injuries during operation and even
after the AHU has been switched off.
• Let the fan run to cool down to room temperature.
• Do not touch the hot surface.

CAUTION

Risk of burns due to hot surfaces

There is a risk of burns when touching hot pipes.
• Pipes outside the AHU must be insulated by the customer to make them
impermeable.

CAUTION

Risk of injury due to cold surfaces

Cold surfaces of components (e.g., cooling coils, refrigeration technology) pose a risk
of injury from ice burns or frostbite during operation and even after the AHU has
been switched off.
• Wait until the temperature of components matches room temperature.
• Do not touch cold surfaces.

CAUTION

Risk of injury due to cold surfaces

There is a risk of injury from ice burns or frostbite when touching cold pipes.
• Pipes outside the AHU must be insulated by the customer to make them
impermeable.

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 Security

General hazards
WARNING

Danger to life from falling!

If a grate above an air opening is overloaded downwards (>400kg), this will cause
the structure to fail. When a person steps on the grate, the structure may fail,
causing a risk to life by falling through the air opening.
• Do not exceed the maximum load (≤400kg or 2 persons).

WARNING

Danger to life from falling!

When stepping on the protection roof, there is a risk to life from falling, as the
protection roof is unsuitable for supporting loads.
• Do not enter the protection roof.

NOTE

Material damage due to localized weight

If more than one person enters the AHU at a time or localized loads are otherwise
applied, pans and floors may be deformed.
• Do not let several persons enter the AHU at the same time.
• If this becomes necessary, take suitable measures to distribute the weight
(e.g., grates, wooden boards, wood beams).

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Security

Personnel qualification
The work described in this section may only be performed if the person has the following
qualifications:
Qualified person in accordance with pressure equipment regulation
Qualified person in explosion protection
Qualified electrician
Qualified electrician in explosion protection
Mechanic
Cleaning specialist
Person trained in explosion protection

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 Filter component

Filter component
CAUTION

Allergic reactions to skin, eyes, or respiratory tract due to contact

with filter dust
Filters may be contaminated with viruses, bacteria, or fungi. When removing the
filters, there is a risk of allergic reactions to skin, eyes, or respiratory tract.
 Comply with work instructions.
 Wear protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses, and respiratory protection.
 Avoid contaminating the environment.

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Heating and cooling coils

Heating and cooling coils

Heating coil
In case of a prolonged standstill, especially if there is a risk of freezing, all coils must be completely
drained if no frost protection agent has been added.
1. Remove venting screws.
2. Remove drain screws.
3. To empty completely, blow air (compressed air, blower, etc.) through each coil, as up to 50 %
of the medium remains in the coil when drained freely, which poses a high risk of damage in
the event of frost.
4. Dispose of brine according to manufacturer's instructions.

Cooling coil
In case of a prolonged standstill, especially if there is a risk of freezing, all coils must be completely
drained if no frost protection agent has been added.
1. Remove venting screws.
2. Remove drain screws.
3. To empty completely, blow air (compressed air, blower, etc.) through each coil, as up to 50 %
of the medium remains in the coil when drained freely, which poses a high risk of damage in
the event of frost.
4. Dispose of brine according to manufacturer's instructions.

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 Hydraulic set

Hydraulic set
In case of a prolonged standstill, especially if there is a risk of freezing, the hydraulic set must be
drained completely.

1. Open venting and draining devices.

2. To empty completely, blow through the hydraulic set with air (compressed air, blower, etc.)

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Disposal

Disposal
Local regulations must be observed when disposing of components and waste to protect the
environment and conserve resources.
At the end of its service life, the AHU must be dismantled by an authorized specialist company. To
avoid injuries or material damage when dismantling the AHU, the precautions described for the
individual components and the individual information provided by the component manufacturers must
be observed.

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 Security

Security
Hazards from explosive atmosphere
WARNING

Risk of explosion from explosive atmosphere

There is a risk of explosion, as the AHU may convey a potentially explosive
atmosphere.
• Purge the AHU with fresh air before opening to remove any potentially
explosive atmosphere.
• Only open the AHU if it is certain that there is no potentially explosive
atmosphere.
• Follow the instructions in the operating instructions.

WARNING

Risk of explosion from explosive atmosphere

There is a risk of explosion, as the AHU may convey a potentially explosive
atmosphere. In conjunction with a source of ignition, this may result in an explosion.
• Use electrostatically dissipative safety footwear.
• Use electrostatically dissipative protective clothing.
• Use tools complying with DIN EN 1127-1 Annex A.
• Do not take sources of ignition into the danger zone (e.g. hot surfaces, spark
discharge, naked flame).
• Alternatively: gauge the danger zone to eliminate a potentially explosive
atmosphere.

WARNING

Risk of explosion when AHU not running

There is a risk of explosion, as the AHU may convey a potentially explosive
atmosphere. When not in operation, the concentration of the potentially explosive
atmosphere can change both in the AHU and in the machine room due to leakages.
• Purge the AHU with fresh air before opening to remove any potentially
explosive atmosphere.
• Use electrostatically dissipative safety footwear.
• Use electrostatically dissipative protective clothing.
• Use tools complying with DIN EN 1127-1 Annex A.

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Security

WARNING

Risk of explosion from electrostatic discharge

Cleaning the AHU with a dry cloth may cause a static charge. The discharge and the
resulting sparks may cause an explosion.
• Only wipe the AHU with a damp cloth.
• Follow the instructions in the operating instructions.

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 Security

General hazards
WARNING

Danger to life from falling!

If a grate above an air opening is overloaded downwards (>400kg), this will cause
the structure to fail. When a person steps on the grate, the structure may fail,
causing a risk to life by falling through the air opening.
• Do not exceed the maximum load (≤400kg or 2 persons).

WARNING

Danger to life from falling!

Removing the grates in the floor causes a risk to life from falling, as the opening in
the floor is exposed.
• When working on air openings with removed grates, the customer must
provide protection against falling.
• After the work, mount the grates again according to the instructions.

WARNING

Risk to life from falling objects

Risk to life from being struck by falling objects.
• Cordon off the endangered area under the opening to secure persons against
falling objects.
• After the work, mount the grates again according to the instructions.

WARNING

Danger to life from falling!

When stepping on the protection roof, there is a risk to life from falling, as the
protection roof is unsuitable for supporting loads.
• Do not enter the protection roof.

NOTE

Material damage due to localized weight

If more than one person enters the AHU at a time or localized loads are otherwise
applied, pans and floors may be deformed.
• Do not let several persons enter the AHU at the same time.
• If this becomes necessary, take suitable measures to distribute the weight
(e.g., grates, wooden boards, wood beams).

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Security

Personnel qualification
The work described in this section may only be performed if the person has the following
qualifications:
Waste disposal and recycling company and waste and recycling specialist
Qualified person in accordance with pressure equipment regulation
Qualified person in explosion protection
Qualified electrician
Qualified electrician in explosion protection
Mechanic
Person trained in explosion protection

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 Filter component

Filter component
CAUTION

Allergic reactions to skin, eyes, or respiratory tract due to contact

with filter dust
Filters may be contaminated with viruses, bacteria, or fungi. When removing the
filters, there is a risk of allergic reactions to skin, eyes, or respiratory tract.
 Comply with work instructions.
 Wear protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses, and respiratory protection.
 Avoid contaminating the environment.

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Silencer

Silencer
CAUTION

Allergic reactions to skin, eyes, or respiratory tract due to contact

with splitters
Splitters may be contaminated with viruses, bacteria, or fungi. When removing the
silencers, there is a risk of allergic reactions to skin, eyes, or respiratory tract.
• Comply with work instructions.
• Wear protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses, and respiratory protection.
• Avoid contaminating the environment.

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 Components and equipment

Components and equipment

All parts and operating materials (e.g. oils, brine, batteries) must be disposed of in accordance with
local regulations.
Electronic waste, metal and plastic parts are to be separated by type and recycled to conserve
resources.
Panel sections are made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

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Directory

Directory
List of figures
Fig. 1: Parts of the instructions 4

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 Directory

Keyword index

C Mechanic .............................................. 12, 20

Cleaning specialist ...................................... 12 P
D Person trained in explosion protection .... 12, 20
Directory.................................................... 24 Personnel qualification .......................... 12, 20
I Q
Instructions.................................................. 4 Qualified electrician ............................... 12, 20
Commissioning .......................................... 4 Qualified electrician in explosion protection .12,
Disabling and disposal ............................... 4 20
Installation and assembly ........................... 4 Qualified person in accordance with pressure
Maintenance and cleaning .......................... 4 equipment regulation ......................... 12, 20
Operation and faults .................................. 4 Qualified person in explosion protection . 12, 20
Transportation and unloading ..................... 4 W
L Waste disposal and recycling company and
waste and recycling specialist .................. 20
List of figures ............................................. 24
M
Main instructions .......................................... 4

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