TROTEC TDS 30 M / TDS 50 M Ceramic Heaters

Introduction

This document provides the user manual and technical specifications for the TROTEC TDS 30 M and TDS 50 M ceramic heating appliances. It details intended use, safety precautions, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

The current version of the user manual and the EU declaration of conformity can be downloaded from:

• TDS 30 M: https://hub.trotec.com/?id=41085
• TDS 50 M: https://hub.trotec.com/?id=41086

Safety Instructions

Symbols Used

• ⚠️ Warning for electrical voltage: Indicates dangers to life and health from electrical voltage.
• ? Warning for hot surfaces: Indicates dangers to life and health from hot surfaces.
• Warning: Indicates a hazard with a medium risk level, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
• Caution: Indicates a hazard with a low risk level, which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
• ℹ️ Note: Indicates important information (e.g., material damage), but not hazards.
• ? Info: Instructions with this symbol help you perform your work quickly and safely.
• ? Follow Manual: Instructions with this symbol indicate that the user manual must be followed.

General Safety

Read this manual carefully before using the appliance and keep it in the immediate vicinity of the installation site or with the appliance. Failure to follow safety instructions and warnings can cause electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

The appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above, and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised or have been instructed on the safe use of the appliance and understand the resulting hazards. Children must not play with the appliance. User cleaning and maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision.

Specific Safety Warnings

• Keep children under 3 years away from the appliance unless under constant supervision.
• Children aged 3 to 8 years may only switch the appliance on and off if supervised or instructed on safe use and understand the associated hazards, provided the appliance is placed or installed in its normal operating position.
• Children aged 3 to 8 years must not plug the appliance into the socket, adjust the appliance, clean the appliance, or perform user maintenance.
• Do not use the appliance in small rooms where persons are present who cannot leave the room independently and are not under permanent supervision.
• Do not use the appliance in rooms or environments with explosion hazards.
• Do not use the appliance in aggressive atmospheres.
• Place the appliance stably on a firm surface.
• Allow the appliance to dry after wet cleaning. Do not use it when wet.
• Do not use or operate the appliance with wet hands.
• Do not expose the appliance to a direct water jet.
• Never insert objects or limbs into the appliance.
• Do not cover the appliance during use or transport it.
• Do not remove safety symbols, stickers, or labels from the appliance. Keep all safety symbols, stickers, and labels in a legible condition.
• Do not sit on the appliance.
• The appliance is not a toy. Keep children and animals away. Use the appliance only under supervision.
• Before each use, check accessories and connection parts for possible damage. Do not use defective appliances or parts.
• Ensure all electrical cables outside the appliance are protected against damage (e.g., by animals). Never use the appliance if electrical cables or the mains connection are damaged.
• The power connection must comply with the specifications in the technical data chapter.
• Plug the mains plug into a properly fused socket.
• When choosing extension cords, consider the appliance's power, cable length, and intended use. Fully unwind the extension cord. Prevent electrical overloads.
• Before starting maintenance, care, or repair work, unplug the appliance.
• Switch off the appliance and unplug the power cord when not in use.
• Never use the appliance if the mains plug or cord is damaged. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similarly qualified person to prevent hazards. Damaged power cords pose a serious health risk.
• When setting up the appliance, observe the minimum distances to walls and objects, as well as storage and operating conditions, as per the technical data chapter.
• Do not use the appliance in the immediate vicinity of curtains, beds, or sofas.
• Ensure the air inlet and outlet are clear.
• Do not place the appliance on a flammable surface.
• Use only original spare parts; otherwise, correct and safe operation is not guaranteed.
• Allow the appliance to cool down before transport and/or maintenance.
• Do not use this appliance in the immediate vicinity of bathtubs, shower trays, swimming pools, or other water-containing reservoirs. There is a risk of electric shock!

Intended Use

Use the appliance exclusively for heating enclosed spaces according to the technical data. Intended use includes heating:

• Construction containers
• Greenhouses
• Boat sheds
• Garages
• Market stalls
• Workshops
• Catering establishments
• Warehouses and production halls
• Shipyards

Unintended Use

• Do not place the appliance on wet or flooded surfaces.
• Do not place objects, such as clothing, on the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance near gasoline, solvents, paints, or other flammable vapors, or in rooms where they are stored.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• Do not use the appliance for heating vehicles.
• The appliance must not be used near swimming pools.
• Do not use this appliance in the immediate vicinity of sinks, bathtubs, or other water-containing reservoirs.
• Never immerse the appliance in water.
• Do not heat rooms with a volume of less than 4 m³. There is a risk of overheating!
• Any other use or operation not described in this manual is prohibited. Failure to comply will void all liability and warranty claims.
• Unauthorized structural modifications, as well as assembly or disassembly work on the appliance, are prohibited.

Personal Qualifications

Persons using this appliance must:

• Be aware of the hazards associated with working with and on electrical appliances in damp environments.
• Have read and understood the user manual, especially the safety chapter.

Maintenance work requiring the housing to be opened may only be carried out by authorized electrical specialists or by Trotec.

Appliance Overview

The ceramic heating appliance is designed for creating and distributing warm air, e.g., for indoor spaces. The appliance generates heat via a ceramic heating element. The air around the ceramic heating element is heated. The heated air is blown into the room by a fan. The appliance features an integrated thermostat for a constant warm air flow. Fan operation without heating is also possible. The TDS 50 M model also has a fan run-on function after the appliance is switched off.

Appliance Components (Diagram Description)

The appliance features the following components:

• 1. Transport Handle
• 2. Air Outlet
• 3. Room Thermostat Rotary Switch
• 4. Selector Switch for Ventilation and Heating Levels (0: OFF, ⚡: Cold Air / Ventilation, 1: Heating Level 1, 2: Heating Level 2)
• 5. Operating Lamp
• 6. Air Inlet

Safety During Operation

⚠️ Warning: Do not cover the appliance to prevent overheating and fire hazard!

Emergency Procedure

1. Switch off the appliance.
2. In case of emergency, disconnect the appliance from the mains: Remove the mains plug from the socket by gripping the plug.
3. Do not reconnect a defective appliance to the mains.

Overheating Protection

The appliance is equipped with a safety thermostat that activates upon overheating (exceeding the operating temperature). When the safety thermostat engages, heating is switched off, but the fan continues to run. Heating will resume once the appliance has cooled sufficiently. Investigate the cause of overheating. If the safety thermostat fails to switch off during overheating, an overheating protection will activate, completely shutting down the appliance. In this case, contact customer service to have the overheating protection replaced.

Transport and Storage

Transport

Before any transport, follow these instructions:

• Switch off the appliance.
• Unplug the mains cord from the socket by gripping the plug.
• Do not use the power cord as a pulling rope.
• Allow the appliance to cool down sufficiently.

Storage

Before any storage, follow these instructions:

• Unplug the mains cord from the socket by gripping the plug.
• Allow the appliance to cool down sufficiently.

When the appliance is not in use, observe the following storage conditions:

• Store in a dry place, protected from moisture and heat.
• Store upright in a position protected from dust and direct sunlight.
• Optionally, protect with a cover against dust ingress.
• Do not place other appliances or objects on the appliance to prevent damage.

Mounting and Installation

Delivery Contents

• 1 x Appliance
• 1 x Transport handle (TDS 50 M only)
• 2 x Bolts (TDS 50 M only)
• 2 x Washers (TDS 50 M only)
• 1 x Manual

Unpacking the Appliance

1. Open the box and remove the appliance.
2. Remove all packaging material from the appliance.
3. Fully unwind the mains cord. Check the cord for damage and avoid damaging it during unwinding.

Mounting the Transport Handle

Suitable tools are required for these tasks. The transport handle is pre-assembled on the TDS 30 M appliance. For the TDS 50 M, the transport handle must be attached before first use.

1. Loosen the two bolts and two washers on the top of the housing.
2. Mount the transport handle using the bolts and washers.

Operation

The procedure is the same for both TDS 30 M and TDS 50 M appliances.

• Avoid open doors and windows.

Getting Started

Initial use or after a long period of inactivity may result in odor formation.

When setting up the appliance, observe the minimum distances to walls and objects as specified in the technical data chapter.

Connecting the Power Cord

• Plug the mains plug into a properly fused socket.
• Ensure the power cord is routed behind the appliance. Never route the power cord in front of the appliance!

Switching on the Appliance

Once the appliance has been set up for use as described in the commissioning chapter, it can be switched on.

ℹ️ Info: The appliance only switches on if the room temperature is below the temperature set on the room thermostat, except in cold air mode (ventilation only). The fan operates independently of the thermostat.

Setting the Heating Level

1. Switch the selector switch (4) to the desired heating level.

Setting the Room Thermostat

1. Set the stepless rotary switch (3) of the room thermostat to the desired temperature.

The room thermostat regulates the room temperature automatically:

• When the set value is exceeded, the heating switches off. The fan continues to run until the appliance switches off.
• When the set value is undershot, the heating automatically switches back on, alongside the running fan.

ℹ️ Info: The desired room temperature must be higher than the current room temperature.

Taking Out of Service

⚠️ Warning for electrical voltage: Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands.

TDS 30 M

• Turn the room thermostat rotary switch (3) to the MIN position.
• Turn the selector switch (4) to the ⚡ position (ventilation only).
• Let the fan run for 3 minutes before switching off the appliance.
• Switch off the appliance by turning the selector switch (4) to the 0 position.
• Unplug the mains cord from the socket by gripping the plug.
• Allow the appliance to cool down completely.
• Clean the appliance according to the maintenance chapter.
• Store the appliance according to the storage chapter.

TDS 50 M

• Switch off the appliance by turning the selector switch (4) to the 0 position.
• The fan runs for approx. 3 minutes and then switches off automatically.
• Wait until the fan run-on time has elapsed.
• Unplug the mains cord from the socket by gripping the plug.
• Allow the appliance to cool down completely.
• Clean the appliance according to the maintenance chapter.
• Store the appliance according to the storage chapter.

Defects and Faults

⚠️ Warning for electrical voltage: Work requiring the housing to be opened may only be carried out by authorized specialist companies or by Trotec.

The appliance has been tested multiple times during production for proper function. Should faults nevertheless occur, check the appliance based on the following list.

The appliance does not start:

• Check the mains connection.
• Check the power cord and plug for damage.
• Check the building's fuse.
• Check the room temperature. The room thermostat may have switched off because the desired room temperature has been reached.
• The motor may be defective. Have a defective motor replaced by an electrical specialist company.
• The room thermostat may be defective. Have a defective room thermostat replaced by an electrical specialist company.
• The overheating protection may have been activated. Have an electrical check performed by a specialist company or Trotec and have the overheating protection replaced.
• Wait 10 minutes before restarting the appliance. If the appliance does not start, have an electrical check performed by a specialist company or Trotec.

The appliance is switched on, the fan is running, but it is not heating:

• Check if a heating level is set.
• Check the room temperature. The room thermostat may have switched off because the desired room temperature has been reached.
• Check if the overheating protection has been activated (see safety chapter).
• The heating element may be burnt out. Have a defective heating element replaced by an electrical specialist company.
• The room thermostat may be defective. Have a defective room thermostat replaced by an electrical specialist company.

The fan is not running:

• Check if the appliance is switched on.
• Check the mains connection.
• Check the power cord and plug for damage.
• The fan motor may be defective. Have a defective fan motor replaced by an electrical specialist company.

Airflow is reduced:

• Check the air inlet and outlet. The air inlet and outlet must be clear. Remove any obstructions. Observe the minimum distances to walls and objects as specified in the technical data.

The appliance makes noise or vibrates:

• Check if the appliance is standing upright and stable.

ℹ️ Note: After all maintenance and repair work, wait at least 3 minutes. Then switch the appliance back on.

Does your appliance still not work properly after these checks?

Contact customer service. If necessary, bring the appliance for repair to an authorized electrical specialist company or to Trotec.

Maintenance

Maintenance Intervals

The following table outlines the maintenance intervals:

Maintenance and Care Report

The document includes a maintenance and care report log for recording service activities. This section is for record-keeping purposes.

Technical Annex

Technical Data

Electrical Schematics

The document includes electrical schematics for the TDS 30 M and TDS 50 M models. These diagrams illustrate the internal electrical components and their connections, including switches, relays, thermostats, heating elements, and motors. They are intended for qualified technicians.

Spare Parts

The following tables list the available spare parts for the TDS 30 M and TDS 50 M models. The numbers in the diagrams correspond to the part numbers in these lists.

TDS 30 M Spare Parts

TDS 50 M Spare Parts

Recycling

The symbol of a crossed-out waste bin on electrical or electronic equipment indicates that it must not be disposed of with household waste at the end of its service life. Collection points for old electrical and electronic equipment are available in your area for free returns. You can find addresses from your municipality. You can find information about further return options offered by us on our website: https://de.trotec.com/shop/.

Separate collection of old electrical and electronic equipment enables recycling, material reuse, and other forms of reuse of old appliances. It also prevents negative consequences for the environment and human health from hazardous substances potentially contained in the appliances during recycling.

Conformity Declaration

This is an informative representation of the conformity declaration. The signed conformity declaration can be found at https://hub.trotec.com/?id=41085.

Conformity Declaration (Translation of the Original)

In accordance with the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II Part 1 Paragraph A:

We, Trotec GmbH, hereby declare that the machine designated herein has been developed, constructed, and produced in compliance with the requirements of the EC Machinery Directive in its 2006/42/EC version.

• Product Model / Product: TDS 30 M, TDS 50 M
• Product Type: Ceramic heating appliance
• Year of Manufacture: 2020
• Applicable EU Directives: 2011/65/EU (2011-07-01), 2012/19/EU (2012-07-24), 2014/30/EU (2014-03-29), 2015/863/EU (2015-03-31)

Applied Harmonised Standards: EN 60335-1:2012, EN 60335-1:2012/A11:2014, EN 60335-1:2012/AC:2014, EN 60335-1:2012/A13:2017, EN 60335-2-30:2009, EN 60335-2-30:2009/A11:2012, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013, EN 62233:2008.

Applied National Standards and Technical Specifications: Regulation (EC) 1907/2006, EN 55014-1:2017, EN 55014-2:2015, EN 60335-1:2012/A1:2019, EN 60335-1:2012/A2:2019, EN 60335-1:2012/A14:2019, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019.

Compiler and Authorized Person for Technical Documentation: Trotec GmbH, Grebbener Straße 7, D-52525 Heinsberg. Phone: +49 2452 962-400. Email: info@trotec.de.

Place and Date of Setup: Heinsberg, 28.08.2017. Detlef von der Lieck, Managing Director.

Company Information

Trotec GmbH
Grebbener Str. 7
D-52525 Heinsberg
Tel: +49 2452 962-400
Fax: +49 2452 962-200
Email: info@trotec.com
Website: www.trotec.com