General Safety Instructions - Vortice VORT MAX S Folleto De Instrucciones

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General safety instructions

Recommended by manufacturers associated to ANIE (National Association of
Electrotechnical and Electronic Industries).
Note: the unit has been manufactured in a workmanlike manner. The solidity
and reliability of its electric and mechanical components can be enhanced by
operating and servicing the unit correctly.
• Carefully read the safety instructions outlined in this booklet that provide
important information and guarantee a safe installation, operation and
maintenance of the unit. Carefully store this booklet for future reference.
• Check the integrity of the unit after removing it from the packing. In doubt,
do not use the unit and contact qualified personnel. Keep packaging
material (plastic bags, foam polystyrene, nails, etc.) out of the reach of
children to prevent possible hazards.
• Before connecting the unit, make sure that the nameplate data is compliant
with the mains.
(The nameplate is located on the upper section of the housing).
• The unit must be used only for the applications for which it has been
designed, that is to aerate rooms with single channel discharge. All other
uses are regarded improper and therefore hazardous. The manufacturer
shall not be liable for damages originating from an improper, incorrect and
irrational use.
• Always follow a few basic instructions when using electric equipment.
In particular:
– Never touch the unit with wet or damp hands or feet.
– Never operate the unit with bare feet.
– Never leave the unit exposed to atmospheric agents (rain, sun, etc.).
– The unit should never be operated by children or incapacitated people
without supervision.
• Before performing cleaning or maintenance operations, always turn the unit
off by disconnecting the plug from the mains or turning the main switch off.
• In the event of failure and/or abnormal operation, turn the unit off without
attempting to repair the fault.
• Reparations should be carried out by a Vortice authorised technical
assistance centre and with original spare parts only. The failure to comply
with the instructions given above may affect the safety of the unit.
• To store the unit for long periods of time, disconnect it from the power supply
by removing the plug from the socket. It is also advisable to adequately
protect all those parts that could be potentially hazardous, especially for
children who could use the disconnected unit as toys.
• The mains to which the unit is connected must conform to the existing norms.
• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Special general instructions
• The unit must be installed by qualified personnel in accordance with the
instructions provided by Vortice. The manufacturer shall not be liable for
injuries to people and animals and damages to property originating from an
incorrect use of the unit.
• The unit does not need to be connected to a grounding system if equipped
with dual insulation.
• Check that the electric voltage of the system and sockets is suited to the
maximum power indicated on the nameplate. In doubt, contact a qualified
professional.
• Always use an omnipolar switch with a contact opening gap equal or greater
than 3 mm.
• Never leave the unit in operation. Always turn the unit off when it is not in use.
• Do not obstruct the air-intake and air-dissipation grilles.
• Always install the unit at a safety distance from walls, objects, etc.
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