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1. general information
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
The Next SFT Water Heater is a room sealed, fanned fl ue,
mulitpoint water heater.
The appliance has been designed for domestic use only and
to be connected to a mains cold water supply with a minimum
pressure of 0.5 bar.
A permanent electrical connection is required and should
be provided by use of a fused spur. The electrical supply
should be via a double pole isolating switch with 3mm contact
separation in both poles.
If the appliance is installed in a bathroom the fused spur must
be located externally to the bathroom.
NOTE: Under the gas safety and use regs 1984, it is the law
that all gas appliances are installed by a Gas Safe Registered
Engineer.
Failure to install the appliance in accordance with all current
regulations will result in the guarantee becoming void.
In hard water areas the use of a scale reducer is recommended.
See 3.8.2
Guarantee
The guarantee on this appliance is valid for 12 months from
the date of installation, provided it has been installed in
accordance with this manual, with all current regulations and
used solely for the purpose described in this manual.
Failure to comply with this will result in the guarantee
becoming void.
1.1. CE labelling
The CE mark guarantees that the appliance conforms to
the following directives:
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2009/142/CEE
relating to gas appliances
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2004/108/EC
relating to electromagnetic
compatibility
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2006/95/EC
relating to electrical safety
1.2. Safety regulations
Key to symbols:
Failure to comply with this warning implies the risk of
personal injury, in some circumstances even fatal
Failure to comply with this warning implies the risk
of damage, in some circumstances even serious, to
property, plants or animals.
Do not perform operations which involve opening the
appliance.
Electrocution from live components.
Personal injury caused by burns due to overheated
components, or wounds caused by sharp edges or
protrusions.
Do not perform operations which involve removing the
appliance from its installation space .
Electrocution from live components.
Flooding caused by water leaking from disconnected piping.
Explosions, fi res or intoxication caused by gas leaking from
disconnected piping.
Do not damage the power supply cable.
Electrocution from live uninsulated wires.
Do not leave anything on top of the appliance.
Personal injury caused by an object falling off the appliance
as a result of vibrations.
Damage to the appliance or items underneath it caused by
the object falling off as a result of vibrations.
Do not climb onto the appliance.
Personal injury caused by the appliance falling.
Damage to the appliance or any objects underneath it
caused by the appliance falling away from its installation
space.
Do not climb onto chairs, stools, ladders or unstable
supports to clean the appliance.
Personal injury caused by falling from a height or cuts
(stepladders shutting accidentally).
Do not attempt to clean the appliance without fi rst
switching it off and turning the external switch to the OFF
position.
Electrocution from live components.
Do not use insecticides, solvents or aggressive detergents
to clean the appliance.
Damage to plastic and painted parts.
Do not use the appliance for any use other than normal
domestic use.
Damage to the appliance caused by operation overload.
Damage caused to objects treated inappropriately.
Do not allow children or inexperienced individuals to
operate the appliance.
Damage to the appliance caused by improper use.
If you detect a smell of burning or smoke coming from
the appliance, disconnect it from the electricity supply,
turn off the main gas valve, open all windows and call for
assistance.
Personal injury caused by burns, smoke inhalation,
intoxication.
If there is a strong smell of gas, turn off the main gas valve,
open all windows and call for assistance.
Explosions, fi res or intoxication.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
Warning!!
Water with a temperature higher than
50° cause serious burns.
Always verify water temperature before
use.
Warning!!
The device must be activated only in
presence of water in the exchanger.
