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5. Essential safety instructions
5.1 General safety instructions
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Read the operating instructions through
carefully before starting up.
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Keep the instructions.
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Installation is only permitted when
carried out by trained specialists.
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Electrical connections and repairs only
permitted when carried out by trained
specialists.
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Only use fitters and electricians who are
sure-footed and comfortable working at
height.
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Only connect the unit to a permanent
electrical installation.
– Permitted cable cross section: 1.5 mm².
– Mains isolation device required with
contact openings of at least 3 mm at each
pole.
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The fan unit may only be operated using
the voltage and frequency shown on the
rating plate.
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Only operate the fan unit when it is
completely installed.
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Modifications and alterations to the unit are
not permitted and release Maico from any
guarantee obligations and liability.
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Ensure that foreign bodies cannot be
sucked into the unit and duct.
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Never operate without protective grille if
the inlet is free. For example, fit a Maico
protective grille SG.. .
5.2 Intended use
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For extracting air from production facilities
and workplaces. For example from can-
teens, commercial premises, labs or even
air extraction systems for machines or
workplaces.
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Fitted directly on piping without a roof
socket or fitted on flat, pitched, corrugated
or trapezoidal roofs with a roof socket to
reach up to the roof flashing.
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Installation position of up to an angle of
maximum 90°.
5.3 Predictable misuses
Under no circumstances should the unit
be used:
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for conveying greasy air.
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if the intake opening or ducts are blocked.
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close to flammable materials, liquids or
gasses.
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for the conveying of chemicals, aggressive
gases or vapours.
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in areas subject to explosion hazards.
5.4 Safe and correct practices during
operation
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Danger of injury. Do not insert any objects
in the air channel or the unit.
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Danger from rotating impeller. Do not get
too close to the unit, to avoid hair, clothing
or jewellery being drawn into the unit.
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The unit is not intended to be used by
people whose physical, sensory or mental
capabilities are not sufficient for them to
understand and put into practice the safety
information provided in these instructions.
This restriction also applies to children.
The unit may however be safely used by
such persons if they are supervised by
someone responsible for their safety or if
they are instructed in a suitable way.
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The device must not be used as a toy.
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the unit.
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