Instruction manual for installation, maintenance and use
Electric Kettles
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2.2.1. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPOTENTIAL BONDING
Warning! : The appliance is supplied to operate according to the power supply indicated on the data plate.
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As mentioned, the appliance must be connected to the power supply by way of a multiple pole main
isolating switch and protection device that must be proportioned to the power of the appliance (1 mA per
kW of rated power).
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The earthing system must be efficient.
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As this appliance is type X equipment (delivery without power cable and plug), the cable and other
hardware needed to make the connection to the electrical power supply must be provided by the installer.
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The power cable shall be of the kind described in the paragraph
“Technical data" and
shall be resistant to oil.
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The power terminal board can be reached by removing the lower front panel (unloose the screws). The
cable fastener is on the lower right-hand side.
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The cable must be fed in from beneath the clamp. The individual wires are then fastened to the corresponding
terminals of the terminal board. The earth wire must be longer than the other wires, so that in the event of the
cable being jerked or the clamp broken, the live wires will disconnect first. Lock the cord fastener.
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The appliance must incorporate an equipotential system.
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Connect the terminal on the lower right-hand side marked with the international symbol a connector with a nominal
cross section <10 mm
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. All the appliances installed and the earth system of the building shall be connected like this.
2.2.2. CONNECTION TO WATERWORKS
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Water inlet pressure must be between 50 and 300 kPa, otherwise install a pressure regulator on the line
before the appliance.
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Install a cut-off valve for each supply on the line before the appliance.
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Water connections are fitted in the lower part on the right-hand side of the appliance.
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Make connections according to regulations currently in force.
2.3. COMMISSIONING AND TESTING
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Once all the connections have been made, the appliance and the overall installation must be checked
following the directions given in this manual.
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Check in particular:
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that the protective film has been removed from the external surfaces;
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that the lower front panel removed for the electrical connection of the appliance has been fitted back
into position;
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that connections have been made in accordance with the requirements and directions indicated in
this manual;
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that all safety requirements in current standards, statutory regulations and directives have been met;
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that the water connections are leak-free;
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that the electrical connection has been performed according to standards.
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In addition, check that once the appliance has been installed, the power cord is neither subject to stretch
nor in contact with nor surfaces.
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Now proceed to light the appliance as directed in the instructions for use.
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While the appliance is in use, voltage should not differ from the nominal voltage more than +/- 10%.
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The test report must be completed in full and submitted to the customer who should then sign in
acceptance. With effect from this momen
t, the appliance is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
