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• Read this manual carefully. It provides important information
for safe installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.
• Installation, conversion to a different type of gas and applian-
ce maintenance must be carried out by qualifi ed technicians
authorized by the manufacturer, in compliance with current
safety standards and the instructions in this manual.
• Identify the specifi c appliance model. The model number is
detailed on the packing and on the appliance data plate.
• The appliance must be installed in a well-ventilated room.
• Do not obstruct any air vents or drains present on the ap-
pliance.
• Do not tamper with appliance components.
Appliances in the DROP-IN series
• The appliance must be installed in strictc ompliance with the
directions given in the attached drawings.
• Appliances should only be installed on units made of metal
(and not wood and/or other fl ammable materials).
• Take particular care with the power lead: the channelways
must be perfectly smooth with no sharp corners and/or ed-
ges. The lead must not, at any point, be subjected to tempe-
ratures of more than 50°C above normal room temperature.
5 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND LAWS
Install the appliance in compliance with current safety stan-
dards.
Install the appliance in compliance with the prescriptions of
EN1717 and the water pollution regulations in force in your
country.
6 UNPACKING
Check the state of the packing and in the event of damage, ask
the delivery person to inspect the goods.
• Remove the packing
• Remove the protective fi lm from the external panels. Use a
suitable solvent to remove any residual adhesive from the
panels
7 POSITIONING
• The overall dimensions of the appliance and the position of
connections are given on the installation diagram at the start
of this manual.
• The appliance can be installed singly or in combination with
other appliances in the same product range.
• The appliance is not suitable for integrated installation.
• Position the appliance at least 10 cm from adjacent walls.
This distance can be reduced in the presence of non-combu-
stible walls or heat-insulated walls.
7.1 APPLIANCE ASSEMBLY WITH BASE
Follow the instructions provided with the type of support utili-
zed.
7.2 JOINING APPLIANCES TOGETHER IN LINE
• Place the appliances side by side and adjust the tops to the
same height.
• Unite the appliances using the special unionjoint-coverings
supplied upon request
8 CONNECTIONS
The position and dimensions of connections are given in the
installation diagram at the start of this manual.
8.1 ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS
Check that the appliance is designed to operate at the voltage
and frequency of the power supply present on site. Check the
details given on the appliance data plate.
• At an easily accessible point upline of the appliance, fi t an
all-pole disconnect switch of suitable capacity with a contact
breaking distance of at least 3 mm, and a highly sensitive dif-
ferential protection device. The maximum permitted leakage
current is 1 mA/kW.
• A fl exible rubber cable with insulation specifi cations not lower
than type H05 RN-F must be used for connection.
• Connect the power supply cable to the terminal board as
shown in the wiring diagram supplied with the appliance.
• Secure the power supply cable with the cable clamp.
• Protect the power supply cable on the outside of the applian-
ce with a rigid plastic or metal pipe.
8.2 PROTECTIVE EARTH AND EARTH BONDING CON-
NECTIONS
Connect the appliance to an effi cient ground circuit. Connect
the earth conductor to the terminal with the symbol
located
next to the main terminal board.
Connect the metal structure of the appliance to the equipoten-
tial node. Connect the conductor to the terminal with the
symbol
on the outside part of the bottom.
8.3 CONNECTION TO THE WATER SUPPLY
The appliance must be connected to a potable water supply.
The water inlet pressure must be between 150 kPa and 300
kPa. Use a pressure reducer if the inlet pressure is above the
maximum permitted level.
• Install a mechanical fi lter and a shut-off valve upstream of the
appliance in an easily accessible point.
• Make sure the water circuit is free from ferrous particles befo-
re connecting the fi lter and the appliance.
• Seal any unused connectors with a plug.
• Once the appliance has been installed, check for gas leaks at
the connection points.
8.4 CONNECTION TO THE WATER DRAIN
The water drainage system must be provided using materials
resistant to temperatures of 100 °C. The bottom of the applian-
ce must not be subjected to steam produced by drainage of
hot water.
9 COMMISSIONING
See Chapter " INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE "
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
REMINDERS FOR THE USER
The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage or in-
jury resulting from failure to observe the following rules
• Read this manual carefully. It provides important information
for safe installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.
• Keep this manual in a safe place known to all users so that it
can be consulted throughout the working life of the appliance.
• Installation, conversion to a different type of gas and applian-
ce maintenance must be carried out by qualifi ed technicians
authorized by the manufacturer, in compliance with current
safety standards and the instructions in this manual.
