Vortice VORT HR 450 Avel D, Instruction Booklet

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Description and use
Vort HR 450 Avel D (hereinafter "device") is a heat recovery unit for residential use characterised by its high thermal
exchange efficiency, low consumption and small size. The device is controlled by an advanced electronic management
system and is equipped with fan motors with EC brushless motors.
A heat exchanger is set inside the device. The exchanger guarantees thermal exchange efficiency >85%. The device is
equipped with an automatic/manual bypass function and incorporated antifreeze protection.
(See "Operation" and “Use” for a more detailed description of the various functions).
Before installing and/or using the equipment, read this instructions manual carefully, in particular the paragraph on "Safety".
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These appliances are designed for use in residential and commercial properties.
Safety
• Follow safety instructions to prevent damaging the user.
• Do not use the device for any function other than that specified in this booklet.
• After removing the product from its packaging, ensure that it is not damaged. If in doubt please contact a professionally
qualified person or authorised Vortice Technical Assistance Centre.
• Never leave packaging parts within reach of children or disabled persons.
• The use of any electric device requires compliance with a few fundamental rules, including: Never touch it with wet or
humid hands. Never touch it when barefoot.
• Do not use the unit in the presence of flammable substances or vapours such as alcohol, insecticides, gasoline, etc.
• Store the device away from children and persons with disabilities when you decide to disconnect it from the power supply
and not to use it any more.
• Take precautions to prevent gas coming into the flue pipe or from other open flame devices from entering into the room.
• In order to avoid any danger of accidental reset of the thermal breaker device, devices must not be powered by an
external switch device such as a timer, or must not be connected to a circuit that is regularly powered or disconnected.
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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. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
• Do not make changes of any kind to the unit.
• Maintenance instructions must be followed to prevent damage to and/or excessive wear of the device.
• Do not leave the device exposed to adverse weather conditions (rain, sun, etc.)
• Do not rest objects on the device.
• Internal cleaning of the product must only be carried out by qualified personnel.
• Periodically check device conditions. If imperfections are noted, do not use the unit and immediately contact an
authorised Vortice Technical Assistance Centre.
• Promptly contact an authorised Vortice Technical Assistance Centre in the event of unit malfunction and/or failure and
request the use of original Vortice spare parts for any repairs.
• If the product falls or receives a strong blow, immediately have it inspected at an authorised Vortice Technical Assistance
Centre.
• The device must be installed so as to ensure that no one can come near its moving or live parts during normal operating
conditions.
• In the event of: device dismantling, using appropriate tools, heat exchanger removal, motor module removal: the device
must already be switched off and disconnected from the electrical mains.
• Only connect the device to the mains supply/ electrical outlet if plant/outlet capacity is suitable for its maximum power. If
otherwise, immediately seek assistance from a professionally qualified person.
• Switch off the main switch on the system when: a malfunction is detected, you decide to perform external cleaning
maintenance, you decide not to use the device for short or long periods.
• The device cannot be used as an activator for water heaters, stoves, etc. nor should it discharge into the hot air ducts of
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Caution:
This symbol indicates precautions that must
be taken to avoid damaging the appliance
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Warning:
This symbol indicates precautions that must
be taken to avoid personal injury !