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Safety regulations
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Failure to comply with this warning implies the risk
of personal injury, in some circumstances even fatal
Failure to comply with this warning implies the risk
of damage, in some circumstances even serious, to
property, plants or animals.
Install the appliance on a solid wall which is not subject to
vibration.
Noisiness during operation.
When drilling holes in the wall for installation purposes,
take care not to damage any electrical wiring or existing
piping.
Electrocution caused by contact with live wires. Explosions,
fi
res
or asphyxiation caused by gas leaking from damaged piping.
Damage to existing installations. Flooding caused by water
leaking from damaged piping.
Perform all electrical connections using wires which have
a suitable section.
Fire caused by overheating due to electrical current passing
through undersized cables.
Protect all connection pipes and wires in order to prevent
them from being damaged.
Electrocution caused by contact with live wires. Explosions,
fi
res
or asphyxiation caused by gas leaking from damaged piping.
Flooding caused by water leaking from damaged piping.
Make sure the installation site and any systems to which the
appliance must be connected comply with the applicable
norms in force.
Electrocution caused by contact with live wires which have been
installed incorrectly.
Damage to the appliance caused by improper operating
conditions.
Use suitable manual tools and equipment (make sure in
particular that the tool is not worn out and that its handle is
fi
xed properly); use them correctly and make sure they do
not fall from a height. Replace them once you have
fi
nished
using them.
Personal injury from the falling splinters or fragments, inhalation
of dust, shocks, cuts, pricks and abrasions. Damage to the
appliance or surrounding objects caused by falling splinters,
knocks and incisions.
Use electrical equipment suitable for its intended use
(in particular, make sure that the power supply cable
and plug are intact and that the parts featuring rotary or
reciprocating motions are fastened correctly); use this
equipment correctly; do not obstruct passageways with
the power supply cable, make sure no equipment could fall
from a height. Disconnect it and replace it safely after use.
Personal injury caused by falling splinters or fragments,
inhalation of dust, knocks, cuts, puncture wounds, abrasions,
noise and vibration.
Damage to the appliance or surrounding objects caused by
falling splinters, knocks and incisions.
Make sure any portable ladders are positioned securely,
that they are suitably strong and that the steps are intact
and not slippery and do not wobble when someone climbs
them. Ensure someone provides supervision at all times.
Personal injury caused by falling from a height or cuts
(stepladders shutting accidentally).
Make sure any rolling ladders are positioned securely, that
they are suitably strong, that the steps are intact and not
slippery and that the ladders are
fi
tted with handrails on
either side of the ladder and parapets on the landing.
Personal injury caused by falling from a height.
During all work carried out at a certain height (generally
with a difference in height of more than two metres), make
sure that parapets are used to surround the work area or
that individual harnesses are used to prevent falls. The
space where any accidental fall may occur should be free
from dangerous obstacles, and any impact upon falling
should be cushioned by semi-rigid or deformable surfaces.
Personal injury caused by falling from a height.
Make sure the workplace has suitable hygiene and sanitary
conditions in terms of lighting, ventilation and solidity of
the structures.
Personal injury caused by knocks, stumbling etc.
Protect the appliance and all areas in the vicinity of the
work place using suitable material.
Damage to the appliance or surrounding objects caused by
falling splinters, knocks and incisions.
Handle the appliance with suitable protection and with care.
Damage to the appliance or surrounding objects from shocks,
knocks, incisions and squashing.
During all work procedures, wear individual protective
clothing and equipment.
Personal injury caused by electrocution, falling splinters or
fragments, inhalation of dust, shocks, cuts, puncture wounds,
abrasions, noise and vibration.
Place all debris and equipment in such a way as to make
movement easy and safe, avoiding the formation of any
piles which could yield or collapse.
Damage to the appliance or surrounding objects from shocks,
knocks, incisions and squashing.
All operations inside the appliance must be performed with
the necessary caution in order to avoid abrupt contact with
sharp parts.
Personal injury caused by cuts, puncture wounds and abrasions.
Reset all the safety and control functions affected by any
work performed on the appliance and make sure they
operate correctly before restarting the appliance.
Explosions,
fi
res or asphyxiation caused by gas leaks or
an incorrect
fl
ue gas exhaust. Damage or shutdown of the
appliance caused by out-of-control operation.
Before handling, empty all components that may contain
hot water, carrying out any bleeding if necessary.
Personal injury caused by burns.
Descale the components, in accordance with the
instructions provided on the safety data sheet of the
product used, airing the room, wearing protective clothing,
avoid mixing different products, and protect the appliance
and surrounding objects.
Personal injury caused by acidic substances coming into contact
with skin or eyes; inhaling or swallowing harmful chemical
agents.
Damage to the appliance or surrounding objects due to corrosion
caused by acidic substances.
If you detect a smell of burning or smoke, keep clear of the
appliance, disconnect it from the electricity supply, open all
windows and contact the technician.
Personal injury caused by burns, smoke inhalation, asphyxiation.
WARNING!!
Never tamper with or decommission the
fl
ue gas
sensor. This could affect the proper operation of
the appliance.
Poor draught conditions could cause exhaust gas
back
fl
ow into the installation room.
Hazard of carbon monoxide intoxication
.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
