Vortice ME 100/4" LL, Instruction Booklet

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Safety
• Do not use this appliance for functions other than those described in this booklet.
• After removing the appliance from its packaging, ensure that it is complete and undamaged: if in any doubt contact a
professionally qualified electrician or an authorised Technical Support Centre immediately. Do not leave packaging
within the reach of children or differently able persons.
• Certain fundamental rules must be observed when using any electrical appliance:
a) Never touch appliances with wet or damp hands;
b) Never touch appliances while barefoot.
• Store the appliance out of the reach of children and differently able persons if you decide to disconnect it from the power
supply and use it no more.
• Do not operate the appliance in the presence of flammable substances or vapours, such as alcohol, insecticides, petrol,
etc.
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
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Children shall not play with the appliance.
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Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
• Do not make modifications of any kind to this appliance.
• Do not expose this appliance to the elements (rain, sun, etc.).
• Regularly inspect the appliance for visible defects. If any faults are found, do not operate the appliance but contact a
Vortice authorised Technical Support Centre immediately.
• If the appliance malfunctions and/or develops a fault, contact a Vortice authorised Technical Support Centre
immediately. Ensure that only genuine original Vortice spares are used for any repairs.
• Should the appliance be dropped or suffer a heavy blow, have it checked immediately by a Vortice Authorised Technical
Support Centre.
• The appliance is double insulated and therefore does not need to be earthed.
• Connect the appliance to the electrical power supply/socket only if the rated power of the supply is sufficient to match
the maximum rated power of the appliance. If not, contact a professional electrician without delay.
• Switch off the system's main switch:
a) if the appliance does not function correctly;
b) before cleaning the outside of the appliance;
c) if you decide not to use the appliance for any length of time.
• The room must have an adequate source of replacement air for this appliance to function effectively. In the event that
other non-sealed combustion based appliances (such as water heaters, gas stoves, etc.) are installed in the same
room, check that air replacement is sufficient for all appliances to work effectively together.
• The appliance must either exhaust directly to the outside or into a short duct (max 400 mm to ensure the certified
technical data). Efficiency losses will occur if the appliance is installed in ducting subject to any appreciable level of
back pressure.
• The appliance cannot be used to control water heater switches, heaters, etc.; neither must it expel air into the hot air
ducts of such appliances.
• The air or fumes to be extracted from the room must be clean (i.e. free of grease, soot, chemical and corrosive agents,
and explosive or flammable mixtures) and must not exceed a temperature of 50°C (122°F).
• HCS and PIR models: do not cover or obstruct the sensor grille
• Specifications for the power supply must correspond to the electrical data on ID plate A (Fig.1)
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The appliance must be installed by a professionally qualified electrician.
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The electrical system to which the product is connected must be in
compliance with applicable regulations.
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An omnipolar switch with a contact opening distance of 3 mm or higher
should be provided for installation, enabling complete disconnection under
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Warning:
this symbol indicates that care must
be taken to avoid injury to the user
!
Caution:
this symbol indicates that care must
be taken to avoid damaging the appliance
!