Oras Safira, Installation And Maintenance Manual

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OPERATION
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2 SAFETY
2.1 Intended use
This open vented (non-pressurised) appliance is designed for heating domestic hot water. The appliance
can supply one draw-off point.
This appliance is intended for domestic use. It can be used safely by untrained persons. The appliance can
also be used in a non-domestic environment, e.g. in a small business, as long as it is used in the same way.
Any other use beyond that described shall be deemed inappropriate. Observation of these instructions
and of instructions for any accessories used is also part of the correct use of this appliance. Any changes
or modifications to this appliance void all warranty rights.
2.2 General safety instructions
WARNING Burns
During operation, the tap can reach temperatures in excess of 60 °C.
There is a risk of scalding at outlet temperatures in excess of 43 °C.
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WARNING Injury
Only a qualified contractor is permitted to remove the temperature selector.
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WARNING Injury
The appliance may be used by children aged 8 and older and persons with reduced phys -
ical, sensory or mental capabilities or a lack of experience and know-how, provided that
they are supervised or they have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and
have understood the resulting risks. Children must never play with the appliance. Children
must never clean the appliance or perform user maintenance unless they are supervised.
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Material losses
The user should protect the appliance, the water pipes and the tap against frost.
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Material losses
Never subject the appliance to water pressure. The tap outlet has a vent function. Scale
build-up can block the outlet and subject the appliance to pressure.
» Operate the appliance only with an open (non-pressurised) tap.
» Never seal the tap outlet.
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Only use special aerators for non-pressurised water heaters.
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Never extend the tap outlet with a hose.
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Material losses
Connecting the appliance via a time switch will cause an unintentional reset of the high
limit safety cut-out.
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Never connect the appliance to the power supply via a time switch.
2.3 Test symbols
See type plate on the appliance.