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CAUTION
General safety instructions
Recommended by manufacturers associated to ANIE (National Association of
Electrotechnical and Electronic Industries).
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 control the speed of Frico units.
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.
• 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 Frico 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 for games.
• The electric mains to which the appliance is connected must conform to
current standards.
• The unit can be used at a max. ambient temperature of 40°C (104°F)
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.
Special general instructions
• The unit must be installed by qualified personnel in accordance with the
instructions provided by Frico. 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.
• A multipolar switch must be used when installing the appliance. The switch
interpole distance must be at least 3 mm.
Installation of the Electronic Control
1) Disassemble the base (A) and use it as template to mark the position of
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