DANGER
THIN ICE
5
Owner's Manual
♦ Always connect the cabinet to a properly grounded outlet. If in doubt, have the outlet checked by a qualified
electrician.
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Never use an extension cord between the cabinet power cord and an electrical outlet.
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Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord.
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Do not place the cabinet where people may step or trip on the power cord.
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Follow all warnings and instructions that are marked on or supplied with the aeration system.
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Never override or “cheat” electrical or mechanical interlock devices.
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Always locate the cabinet on a solid support with adequate strength for the weight of the unit.
♦ Install the cabinet at a distance and location safe from standing water or flooding per National Electric Code
682 and all local codes.
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Locate the cabinet away from irrigation sprinklers.
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Never push objects of any kind into the slots in the covers, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short
out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
♦ Never attempt any maintenance function that is not specified in the user manual.
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Never remove any covers or guards that require a tool for removal, unless you are instructed to do so. Ensure
that you read all Warnings and Cautions, and follow each step in the instructions exactly as they are written.
♦ Never attempt any activity that is not specified in the user manual, or that is not specifically directed by an
authorized Vertex representative.
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Never operate the system if unusual noises or odors are detected. Turn system off at disconnect switch and call
Vertex to correct any problems.
♦ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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Before performing any maintenance and troubleshooting, disconnect the electricity by turning off disconnect
switch or unplug the unit.
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When in or around water, wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket and follow all water safety guidelines.
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Refer to these instructions as needed in order to ensure the safe operation of the aerator.
WARNING/ATTENTION
Drowning warning:
Operating in freezing conditions on an ice-covered lake will cause large open water areas to
remain at the boil sites. The ice thickness around these open areas will be much thinner than the ice over the rest
of the lake. Injury or fatality may result from falling through the ice. Vertex strongly recommends that
this danger of thin ice around the boil area be clearly posted at frequent intervals. Owner assumes
all responsibility for operating Vertex aeration systems during winter months.
Noyade attention:
exploitation dans des conditions de congélation sur un couvert de glace du lac causera de grandes
zones d'eau libre de rester sur les sites ébullition. L'épaisseur de la glace autour de ces zones
ouvertes seront beaucoup plus mince que la glace sur le reste du lac. Blessure ou décès peuvent résulter de la
chute à travers la glace. Vertex recommande fortement que ce danger de glace mince autour de la zone ébullition
être clairement affichés à intervalles fréquents. Propriétaire assume toute la responsabilité pour le fonctionnement
des systèmes d'aération Vertex pendant les mois d'hiver.
