When the characteristics of an installation dictate that
one or more of the extraction vents will not be used,
these vents should be sealed using the special
blanking caps provided. This will stop any leaks and
ensure that air from the areas involved is properly
extracted.
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
doubt contact a professionally qualified electrician
or Vortice. Do not leave packaging within the reach
of children or infirm persons
• Certain fundamental rules must be observed when
using any electrical appliance, including:
- never touch electrical appliances with wet or
damp hands;
- never touch appliances while barefoot;
- never allow children or infirm persons to operate
appliances unattended
• This appliance is not suitable for use by children or
by individuals with reduced physical, sensorial or
mental capacities, or by inexperienced or untrained
individuals, 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.
• Store the appliance out of the reach of children and
infirm persons after deciding to disconnect it from
the power supply and use it no more.
• Do not use the appliance where flammable vapours
are present (spirit, insecticides, petrol, etc.).
• The appliance houses electrical components; in the
event of malfunction, call a qualified technician.
• The appliance houses moving parts that can still be
in motion several seconds after the unit has been
disconnected from the mains. For this reason you
are advised to disconnect the appliance from the
mains then wait at least 10 seconds before opening
it.
• Never touch the electronics as some of the
components may still be electrically charged.
• The air inlets positioned in differing areas need to be
periodically cleaned and care must be taken not to
change the degree to which they are open.
• Do not make modifications of any kind to this
appliance.
• The maintenance instructions must be followed to
avoid damage and/or excessive wear and tear to
the appliance
• The motors fitted to appliances only work with a
230V~ 50Hz AC power supply.
• Do not expose this appliance to the weather (rain,
sun, etc.).
• Do not leave objects standing on the appliance.
• Regularly inspect the appliance for visible defects. If
the appliance does not function correctly, do not
use it and contact Vortice immediately.
• If the appliance does not function correctly or
develops a fault, contact Vortice immediately and
ensure that only genuine original Vortice spares are
used for any repairs.
• The appliance must be installed by a professionally
qualified electrician
• The mains power supply to which the units are
connected must comply with current laws.
• Use a suitably sized multi-polar switch with
minimum contact gaps of 3 mm to install the
appliance.
• Switch off the appliance at the installation's main
switch: a) if the appliance does not function
correctly; b) before cleaning the outside of the
appliance, c) if the appliance is not to be used for
any length of time.
• The appliance cannot be used to control activation
of water heaters, room heaters, etc. and it must not
exhaust into the hot air flues of such appliances.
• Ensure that the appliance discharges into a single
duct (dedicated to this product) or directly to the
outside.
• The air to be extracted from the room must be clean
(i.e. free of grease, soot, chemical and corrosive
agents, and explosive or flammable mixtures).
• Do not cover or block appliance intake or outlet
vents grilles as this may prevent optimum air flow.
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Caution:
this symbol indicates that care must
be taken to avoid damaging the appliance
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Warning:
this symbol indicates that care must
be taken to avoid injury to the user
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