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Subject to modifications
KEY TO SYMBOLS USED AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Key to symbols used
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Notice :
Important information.
Safety instructions:
Indicate an immediate hazard to persons.
Cautionary notes:
Indicate danger to machines and
installations.
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Safety instructions
Persons performing work on the HomeVent
®
comfort
ventilation unit must have read and understood the ope-
rating instructions before commencing work. The unit is
not allowed to be taken into operation until the air ducts
have been connected. Initial commissioning of a newly
installed system is only allowed to be carried out by a
qualified installer. The full installation inspection must be
carried out by a qualified technician trained by Hoval.
In the event of danger:
Switch the unit off and cut off the power
supply.
If the fresh air is contaminated with hazardous
substances:
Switch the unit off for as long as the
danger persists, disconnect the power
supply and perform cleaning if necessary.
In the event of a fire:
Switch the unit off and cut off the power
supply.
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Do not carry out any modifications to the unit!
Otherwise, all legal claims will be
invalidated.
Opening the filter cover/prefilter cover:
Switch the unit off first and cut off the
power supply.
Opening the unit cover:
The unit is only allowed to be opened by
a qualified technician trained by Hoval.
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Important information
3.1 Warranty
• The HomeVent
®
comfort ventilation unit is only
allowed to be operated within the defined
application limits.
• The HomeVent
®
comfort ventilation unit is only
allowed to be used for supply and extract air
handling of heated rooms.
• The pertinent laws, regulations and guidelines must
be complied with during installation and operation,
when performing maintenance and service work
and when disposing of the unit.
• The HomeVent
®
comfort ventilation unit is only
allowed to be operated in rooms and on premises
with fireplaces in compliance with the pertinent
country-specific laws, regulations and guidelines.
Flue gas from fireplaces must be routed off
separately.
• Do not drill into the housing of the HomeVent
®
comfort ventilation unit.
The comfort ventilation unit is only allowed to be used
for the purpose for which it was designed and which has
been approved by Hoval. Any other use is
impermissible.
Application in the following areas is prohibited:
• Operation during the construction phase, due to the
high dust exposure.
• Use of the unit to dry out building shells and new
buildings
• Ventilation of several residential units.
• Ventilation of rooms with extremely high air humidity
levels, e.g. saunas, indoor swimming pools.
• The ventilation of rooms with highly contaminated
extract air (flue gas, chlorine, air containing high
amounts of grease, explosive extract air), e.g.
rooms in the catering industry, swimming baths,
rooms in which chemicals are stored.
• The conveyance of air contaminated with
aggressive vapours and abrasive substances.
•
The extraction of flue gas from fireplaces.
3.2 Liability
• The application limits are stated below. Any other
use is deemed to be improper use and can lead to
injury to persons or damage to the comfort ventilati-
on unit. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for
any such damage.
• The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage
resulting from:
- Failure to observe the safety, operating and
maintenance instructions contained in these
operating instructions.
- Performance of work on the unit not described
in these operating instructions and not
expressly approved by the manufacturer.
- Installation of spare parts (including filters) not
supplied by the manufacturer.
- Normal wear and tear.
• The general business terms and conditions of Hoval
apply. See: www.hoval.com
• For details concerning service agreements, please
contact Hoval Customer Service. You will find the
addresses on the back page of this manual.
