1. Important instructions related to safety
CAREFULLY READ ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PRIOR TO USE THIS CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM
When using an electrical appliance, it is necessary to obey certain basic precautions
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
- Unplug the power cord from electrical outlet before making any power unit maintenance.
- Do not install outdoors, protect against weathering and do not use on wet surfaces.
- This appliance must not be used as if it is a toy. It is therefore necessary to be very prudent when the system is used
by children or when in use in the proximity of a child or infant.
- This system must be used in conformity with the instructions provided in this manual. Only use the accessories
recommended by the manufacturer.
- Do not use the system if the power cord or if the electrical outlet are damaged, if the system does not function
normally, if it was dropped, was left outdoors in bad weather for an extended period of time or if it was
immersed
in liquid, the power unit must be sent to an authorized service center.
- Do not use the power cord to pull or lift the power unit, nor use it like a handle. Be careful not to pinch it in a door, do
not let it hang on a sharp corner or edge.
- Examine the openings for foreign objects which may have remained in the pipe. If any, remove the obstructing
objects to ensure maximum airflow.
- Keep the power cord from any contact with any warm objects or surfaces.
- Do not unplug the power cord by pulling on it, always remove directly at the electrical oulet.
- Do not use the system or its accessories with wet hands.
- Keep hair, clothing, fingers, any other body parts or other objects out of or away from any openings or moving parts
of the system.
- All functions of the system must be deactivated prior to removing the power cord from the electrical socket.
- Take the necessary precautions when using the system in a stairs.
- Do not use the system to pick up flamable liquids or fuels (i.e. gasoline), nor use the system in areas where such
liquids may be present.
- Only plug in the power cord into properly grounded electrical socket. For more information on this subject, please see
‘’Grounding specifications’’ in section 2.
- The exhaust of the power unit must not give right against a wall, a ceiling or be inside a closed space inside a building
or structure. It is recommended that the exhaust be vented outdoors.
- Do not pick up hot ashes, red ambers, smoking hot material, incandescent material, cigarette butts, matches etc...
- Do not put anything on top of the power unit or near it, because this could cause the unit to overheat
- DO NOT use the power unit if the pipe network is clogged, this will cause the unit to overheat.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE
THIS POWER UNIT IS FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY
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