Safety
• Do not use this appliance for functions other than those described in this booklet.
• Do not use the appliance where there are inflammable substances and vapours (alcohol, insecticides, petrol, etc.).
• Do not use in potentially explosive environments.
• After removing the appliance from its packaging, ensure that it is intact and undamaged. If in doubt, immediately contact
a professionally qualified electrician or an authorised Technical Support Centre. Do not leave packaging within the reach
of children or individuals with disabilities.
• 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 individuals with disabilities if you decide to disconnect it from the power
supply and use it no more.
• The installation site for the appliance must be chosen in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. When
choosing the installation site, account must be taken of the risk associated with accidental leakage of refrigerant.
• Any intervention on the appliance must be carried out by experienced staff according to the following instructions:
a) use protective gloves to prevent burns or cuts;
b) carefully check the value of evaporation and condensation pressure before operating on the unit;
c) provide an adequate personal protection using respiratory protective equipment;
d) avoid the contact between the refrigerating liquid and the skin or eyes.
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This appliance is not considered suitable for use by individuals (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capacities, or lacking in experience and knowledge, unless they are
supervised or instructed in its use by a person responsible for their safety. Children must always be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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Children must not play with the appliance.
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Cleaning and maintenance work on the appliance must not be performed by children without
supervision.
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Installation of the appliance in bathrooms (where there are bath-tubs or showers) must be in
accordance with current regulations.
• Do not make modifications of any kind to this appliance.
• 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 Vortice.
• Provide the necessary fire-fighting equipment to prevent fires caused by natural disasters or ignition of components near
the unit.
• The electrical system to which the appliance is connected must conform to applicable standards.
• 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.
• The appliance must be connected to an efficient earthing
system.
• 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 maximum permitted inlet water temperature is 50°C;
the minimum permitted temperature is 10°C.
• To ensure correct operation, the appliance must receive a
constant airflow close to the rated value. The maximum
permitted deviation from this value is 10%.
• In order to keep noise levels down, the speed of the airflow
inside the appliance must not exceed 4 m/sec. Higher
throughput speeds significantly reduce the appliance's
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Attention:
this symbol indicates that care must be taken
to avoid injury to the user
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Caution
:
this symbol indicates that care must be taken
to avoid damaging the appliance
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