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GENERAL INfORMAtION
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
General Notices
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When you get the product, check immediately that the con-
tents are all present and undamaged. Contact the dealer
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if you notice any problems.
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The product' s installation must be carried out by an autho-
rised company that will issue a declaration of the installa-
tion's conformity to the product's owner once the work has
been completed, indicating that the work has been carri-
ed out in accordance with the standards of good practice,
current National and Local regulations, and the indications
provided by
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in the instruction booklet accompanying
the device.
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The R32 refrigerant gas is slightly inflammable and odour-
less. Carefully read the safety data sheet available from the
dealer.
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The product must be used for its intended purpose, as sta-
ted by
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for which it has been expressly manufactu-
red.
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shall bear no responsibility, whether of a con-
tractual or non-contractual nature, for any damage caused
to people, animals, or property due to incorrect installation,
adjustments, or maintenance, or improper use.
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Suitable clothing, instrumentation, and accident-preven-
tion devices must be utilized during the installation and/
or maintenance operations.
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shall bear no responsi-
bility for any failure to comply with current safety and acci-
dent-prevention regulations.
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During installation and/or service operations, keep the area
around the unit tidy and clean.
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Comply with the legislation in force on the country of de-
ployment with regard to the use and disposal of packaging,
of cleaning and maintenance products and for the mana-
gement of the unit's decommissioning.
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Any repair and maintenance interventions must be carried
out by
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Technical Support Service, in accordance with
the provisions contained in this publication. Do not modify
or tamper with the unit as dangerous situations may arise
and the unit manufacturer will not be liable for any damage
caused.
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In the event of any functional anomalies or fluid leaks, set
the system's main switch to its "off" position. Promptly con-
tact your local
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Technical Support Service, and do not
perform any interventions upon the device on your own.
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The units contain refrigerant gas: operate carefully so as to
avoid damaging the gas circuit and the fin bank.
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Do not place any inflammable object (spray cans) within a 1
metre radius from the air expulsion.
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According to EU Regulation no. 517/2014 regarding certain
fluorinated greenhouse gases, the total amount of refrige-
rant contained within the installed system must be indi-
cated. This information can be found on the unit technical
data plate.
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This unit contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered
by the Kyoto protocol. Maintenance and disposal activities
must be carried out exclusively by skilled personnel.
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This booklet is an integral part of the device, and must the-
refore be carefully preserved, and must ALWAYS accompany
it, even in the event that it is sold to another Owner or User,
or is transferred to another system. If it is damaged or lost,
another copy can be requested to
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Technical Support
Service in your Area.
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All precautions concerning handling of refrigerant must be
observed in accordance with local regulations.
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Any technician carrying out work on the electrical or refrige-
rating section must be authorised, with the relevant qualifi-
cations and certifications, including for soldering operations
and for handling of the shut-off valve. He/she must have
been trained and be familiar with the equipment and the
installation.
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The ducts can break under the weight and release refrige-
rant, causing injuries.
Personal protection
equipment (PPE) (¹)
Actions
Handling
Maintenance,
service
Welding or
brazing (²)
Protective gloves, eye
protection, safety shoe,
protective clothing.
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Ear protection.
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Filtering respirator.
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(¹) We recommend to follow the instructions in EN 378-3.
(²) Performed in the presence of A1 refrigerant according to EN
378-1.
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before opening a refrigerating circuit, purge and read the
pressure indicators.
1.2
Safety precautions
It should be noted that the use of products that utilize electric
energy requires certain essential safety regulations to be re-
spected, including the following:
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Do not allow children or unassisted disabled people to use
the unit.
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Do not touch the unit while barefoot and/or partially wet.
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Do not spray or throw water directly on the unit.
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It is forbidden to place weights on the device.
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It is strictly forbidden to touch the coil fins, the moving par-
ts, to place any body parts between them, or to insert pointy
objects into the grilles.
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It is forbidden to perform any technical interventions or
cleaning operations before having disconnected the devi-
ce from its electrical power supply, by setting the system's
main switch to its "OFF" position.
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It is forbidden to modify the safety or regulation devices wi-
thout the authorisation of the manufacturer.
