Combined Storage Heaters
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1.- WARNING
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Please read these instructions before installing or using this appliance for the first time. The warranty of the
combined storage heater will not cover any damage caused by non observance of any of these instructions.
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This Guide must be kept and given to any new owner.
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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 must
not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be made by children without
supervision.
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Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall only switch on/off the appliance provided that it has
been placed or installed in its intended normal operating position and they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children aged
from 3 years and less than 8 years shall not plug in, regulate and clean the appliance or perform user
maintenance.
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Neither the connecting cable nor any other object must come into contact with the hot unit.
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Check that the voltage shown on the rating plate on the heater is the same as the voltage of the supply to
which connection is to be made.
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WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater. Do not use this heater to dry clothes. Do
not place objects in contact with the heater.
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The installation of the heater should be carried out by qualified electricians.
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Should the heater be moved and reinstalled it is essential that the work is carried out by qualified electricians.
Never open a charged heater.
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If during any reinstallation the thermal insulation shows any sign of damage, it is necessary for the faulty part
to be removed and replaced by an identical part.
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The use of storage heaters is forbidden in any area where there is a presence of gases, explosives or
inflammable objects.
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The air outlet grill at the top of the heater cabinet and the air inlet at the bottom of the heater are provided to
ensure the most efficient operation of the appliance. They also protect the heater from overheating; therefore,
it is essential that at no time are they covered.
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This heater should be switched off at the isolating switch before any repair work is carried out. This action
should also be taken during the times of the year when heat is not required.
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The installation of the heaters must be carried out in such a way that each pole can be disconnected from the
supply having a contact separation of at least 3 mm.
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The storage heater should not be installed just below an electrical socket.
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The appliance must be installed in such a way that it is impossible for anyone using a bath or shower, to touch
the controls. This appliance must be earthed.
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The nominal charging time of this storage heater must be controlled by means of a programmer.
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The installation must be carried out in accordance with the current electrical regulations.
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After installation a survey of the first charging cycle should be carried out to ensure that the main input
thermostat switches off. Ventilate the room during this first cycle.
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Before carrying out any work inside the appliance, the heater must be disconnected from the electricity supply.
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The presence in the air of particles of smoke, dust and other pollutants could, in time, discolour the walls and
surfaces around the heater.
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To maintain stability, it is essential that the heater is placed on a level surface and care should be taken to
avoid irregular surfaces, such as may result from carpets or tiled surrounds partially protruding under the
heater.