3.2 Safety measures
Your machine has been equipped with the following internal safety measures:
Heating system sensors
The heating system is supplied with two internal sensors. One sensor measures the temperature
of the heater, the second sensor operates as a safety device. When the two sensors measure
different values or one of the sensors fails to operate, the machine will stop the vaporisation cycle
automatically. The Thermal error light will blink red. Refer to Troubleshooting on page 20 for
more information.
3.3 General safety warnings
Always adhere to the safety warnings in this manual. Failure to do so may result in serious
personal injury or material damage.
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Ethanol is extremely flammable. Do not smoke or use open fire, a radio or a mobile
phone when you handle the fuel.
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Do not place the machine in the vicinity of an ignition source.
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Make sure that there is a minimum of 0.6 m free space around the machine. The
exhaust becomes very hot and may cause an ignition hazard.
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Make sure that cables and wires cannot come into contact with the exhaust. The
exhaust becomes very hot and may cause an ignition hazard.
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Children must not play with the machine or the ethanol and the machine, the mains
power supply cord and the ethanol must be out of reach of children less than 16 years
old. Ethanol is extremely flammable and an irritant.
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Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of knowledge must
not to use the machine. Ethanol is extremely flammable and an irritant.
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Immediately disconnect the machine from the power supply in case of damage to or
broken parts of the mains power supply cord or power converter. Damaged or broken
parts of the electrical system may cause serious personal injury.
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Do not remove the covers at any time. This may cause serious personal injury or
material damage.
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Ethanol is an irritant, wear gloves and safety goggles when handling ethanol. Also refer
to the Material Safety Data Sheets on page 23.
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Make sure that the location in which the machine is placed, has a minimum volume of
200 m
3
. Too much ethylene in the room will damage the crops.
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Make sure that the machine is kept free from moisture. Water ingress in the machine
may cause material damage.
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The machine contains a heater that becomes very hot. When you turn off the machine,
wait a minimum of 6 hours before you handle or move the machine.
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