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WARNINGS
GENERAL WARNINGS
• Failure to respect the warnings may cause serious damage to the pool equipment or cause serious injury, even death.
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Only a person qualifi ed in the technical fi elds concerned (electricity, hydraulics or refrigerati on) is authorised to perform this procedure. The
qualifi ed technician working on the appliance must use/wear personal protecti ve equipment (such as safety goggles and protecti ve gloves, etc.)
in order to reduce the risk of injury occurring when working on the appliance.
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Before handling the appliance, ensure that it is switched off and isolated.
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The appliance is intended to be used only for swimming pools and spas; it must not be used for any purpose other than that for which it has
been designed.
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It is important that the appliance is operated by people who are competent and qualifi ed (both physically and mentally), aft er having read the
instructi ons for use. All persons not meeti ng these criteria must not approach the appliance in order to avoid exposure to dangerous elements.
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Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
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The appliance must be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructi ons and in compliance with local standards. The installer is responsible
for installing the appliance and for compliance with nati onal installati on regulati ons. Under no circumstances may the manufacturer be held
liable in the event of failure to comply with applicable local installati on standards.
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For any work other than the simple user maintenance described in this manual, the product should be referred to a qualifi ed professional.
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Incorrect installati on and/or use may cause serious damage to property or serious injuries (possibly causing death).
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All equipment, even postage and packing paid, travels at the risks and perils of the recipient. The latt er shall issue reserves in writi ng on the
carrier’s delivery slip if damage is detected, caused during transport (confi rmati on to be sent to the carrier within 48 hours by registered lett er).
In the event that an appliance containing coolant has been turned on its side, menti on your reservati ons in writi ng to the carrier.
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If the appliance suff ers a malfuncti on, do not try to repair it yourself; instead contact a qualifi ed technician.
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Refer to the warranty conditi ons for details of the permitt ed water balance values for operati ng the appliance.
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Deacti vati ng, eliminati ng or by-passing any of the safety mechanisms integrated into the appliance shall automati cally void the warranty, in
additi on to the use of spare parts manufactured by unauthorised third-party manufacturers.
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Do not spray insecti cide or any other chemical (infl ammable or non-infl ammable) in the directi on of the appliance, as this may damage the body
and cause a fi re.
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Zodiac® heat pump, fi ltrati on pump and fi lter appliances are compati ble with the most commonly used types of pool water treatment systems.
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Do not touch the fan and/or moving parts or insert a rod or your fi ngers in the vicinity of the moving parts while the appliance is in operati on.
The moving parts may cause severe injury, including death.
WARNINGS ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
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The electrical supply to the appliance must be protected by a dedicated 30 mA diff erenti al residual current protecti on device (RCD), complying
with the standards and regulati ons in force in the country where it is installed.
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Do not use an extension cord to plug in the appliance; plug it directly into a proper wall socket or outlet.
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Before carrying out any operati ons, check that:
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The voltage indicated on the rati ng plate of the appliance corresponds to the mains voltage,
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The power grid is adapted to the power requirements of the appliance, and is grounded.
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The plug (where applicable) is suitable for the socket.
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In the event of abnormal functi on or signs of overheati ng such as a burning odour from the appliance, turn it of immediately, unplug it from its
power supply and contact a professional.
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Before accessing the enclosure for any reason, ensure that all power to the appliance and also power to any accessories or external devices which
may be connected to the appliance, is disconnected from the mains power supply.
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Do not disconnect and reconnect the appliance to the power supply when in operati on.
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Do not pull on the power cord to disconnect it from the power supply.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualifi ed persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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Do not att empt to carry out any servicing or maintenance operati ons with wet hands or while the appliance is wet.
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Ensure that all terminals for mains power are free in good conditi on and free of corrosion and/or dirt/debris.
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For any component or sub-assembly containing a batt ery: do not recharge or dismantle the batt ery, or throw it into a fi re. Do not expose it to
high temperatures or direct sunlight.
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In stormy weather, unplug the appliance to prevent it from suff ering lightning damage.
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Do not immerse the appliance in water (with the excepti on of cleaners) or mud.
SPECIFIC FEATURES APPLICABLE TO "Pool cleaners"
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The cleaner must operate in pool water with a temperature of between 15°C and 35°C.
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To avoid possible injury and damage to the cleaner, do not operate the cleaner out of the water.
• In order to prevent possible injury, bathing is prohibited when your cleaner is in the pool.
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Do not use the cleaner during shock chlorinati on.
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Do not leave the cleaner unatt ended for an extended period.
WARNING ON THE USE OF A CLEANER IN A POOL WITH A VINYL SURFACE:
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Before installing your new cleaner, carefully inspect the lining of your pool. If the liner has eroded in some areas, or if you noti ce gravel, folds,
roots or corrosion caused by metal on the inner surface of the liner, or if you noti ce that the support (bott om and walls) is damaged, do not install
the cleaner before performing the necessary repairs or before replacing the liner using a qualifi ed professional. The manufacturer cannot be held
liable in any way for damage caused to the liner.
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The surface of certain vinyl patt erned surfaces can wear rapidly and the patt erns disappear on contact from objects such as cleaning brushes,
toys, infl atable buoys, chlorine distributors and automati c pool cleaners. The decorati on on some vinyl surfaces can be scratched or worn by basic
fricti on such as through the use of a pool brush. The colours of certain patt erns can also be erased during use or when in contact with objects
in the pool. The erased patt erns, wear or scratching of vinyl surfaces are not the liability of the manufacturer and are not covered by the limited
warranty.
Recycling
This symbol means that your appliance must not be thrown into a normal bin. It will be selecti vely collected for the purpose of
reuse, recycling or transformati on. If it contains any substances that may be harmful to the environment, these will be eliminated
or neutralised.
Contact your retailer for recycling informati on.
