1.
General precautions and information for operators
1.1
General precautions and safety
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During installation or maintenance work on the dehumidifier, carefully follow the instructions in
this manual; observe the signage on the unit and always adopt the appropriate precautions for
each situation. The pressure in the cooling circuit and electrical components with voltage could
be hazardous during installation and maintenance.
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This manual must always be kept near the machine for immediate use.
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All work on the dehumidifier must be performed by qualified and authorized persons.
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Before carrying out any work on the unit, make sure the power supply cable is disconnected
from the outlet.
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Connect the dehumidifier to a sectionized socket having a ground conductor.
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The electricity line must be protected by a differential magnetothermal switch.
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Do not tamper with safety devices.
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Do not aim water spray at electrical parts or unit body.
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This unit is unsuitable for use in outdoor environments.
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This unit is unsuitable for use in explosive, or potentially explosive, atmospheres.
1.2
Applicable directives
This unit conforms to the essential requisites of the following European directives:
Machine Safety 89/392 EEC;
Electrical Safety of Low Voltage Equipment 73/23 EEC;
Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004/108/EC.
Conformity can be achieved with the help of these additional standards:
STANDARD
NAME
Safety of household appliances and related items - Safety Part 1: General standards
CEI EN 60335-1
Safety of household appliances and related items - Safety Part 2: Specific standards for
CEI EN 60335-2-40
electrical heat pumps, air conditioners and dehumidifiers.
Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for household appliances, electrical tools and
CEI EN 55014-1
similar items. Part 1: Emission
Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for household appliances, electrical tools and
CEI EN 55014-2
similar items. Part 2: Immunity – Product family norm
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3-2: Limits – Limits for harmonic current
CEI EN 61000-3-2
emissions (units with input current <= 16 A per phase)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3-3: Limits – Limits of voltage and flicker
fluctuations in low-tension power supply systems for machinery with a rated current <= 16 A
CEI EN 61000-3-3
and not subjected to conditional connection.
1.3
Warranty
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It is prohibited to operate or use the machine in any way other than the way described in this
operator's manual; noncompliance to the standards of this manual or any change to the
machine that is not authorized beforehand will incur immediate termination of the warranty.
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