GENERAL INFORMATION
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 General warnings
Professionally qualified personnel in accordance with current laws and standards and in line with the
manufacturer’s instructions must install the appliance.
The commissioning of the boiler and any subsequent works carried out on the appliance must be
effected by an appropriately qualified technician or an approved Pensotti North America Helpline Service
Centre.
The appliance must be used solely for the purpose for which it has been designed and manufactured:
central heating water production. Any other use is deemed as improper and as such dangerous. Under
no circumstances will the manufacturer be held responsible for damage or injury to persons or animals
caused by errors in the installation and/or use of the appliance, or through non-compliance with
current local and national standards and/or the manufacturer’s instructions.
The installation, operation and maintenance manual forms an integral and essential part of the product
and must be kept near the appliance always.
This Manufacturer Installation and Maintenance manual must not be removed on completion of the
installation; must be kept in a safe place and made available for future reference.
The warnings contained in this chapter have been written for the appliance user, the installer and the
service engineer.
The “operating instructions” chapter of this manual must be read carefully as it provides information on
the operation and the operating limits of the appliance.
This appliance must be used exclusively in an closed central heating system.
After the removal of all the packaging, check that the appliance has not been damaged. In case of doubt, do not
attempt to use the product but refer to the supplier. Packing materials (cardboard box, wooden crate, nails, staples,
plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.) must not be left within reach of children in that these items represent a potential
hazard and must be disposed of in a responsible manner.
Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operations, disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity
supply by switching off at the main switch and/or any other isolating device.
Do not obstruct the air intake or flue exhaust pipes.
Do not obstruct the air intake or flue exhaust terminals.
In the case of a fault and/or malfunction in the appliance, shut down the system. Do not interfere with or attempt any
repairs. Call for professionally qualified technical assistance only.
Any warranty repairs to the appliance must be carried out exclusively by the manufacturer‟s authorized service centre
using original spare parts. Non-compliance with the above requirements may compromise the safety of the appliance
and invalidate the warranty. In order to guarantee the efficiency of the appliance and its correct operation, it must be
serviced regul
arly by professionally qualified personnel in line with the manufacturer‟s instructions.
When the appliance is no longer required for use, any parts that may constitute potential sources of danger must be
rendered harmless.
Only original accessories or optional extras (including electrical parts) must be used with the appliance.
Should there be a smell of gas present in the room where the appliance is installed,
DO NOT
attempt to activate any
electric switches, telephones or any other equipment that may cause sparks. Open doors and windows immediately to
create a current of air and ventilate the room. Shut-off the main gas supply valve (at the meter), or on the cylinder in
the case of bottled gas, and call an authorized service centre.
Do not attempt to interfere with the appliance in any way.
As dictated by current legislation, this appliance
must be installed exclusively by qualified personnel.
Before
starting the boiler for the first time, make sure that it is connected to a water supply and central heating system
compatible with its performance characteristics.
The room must be ventilated by means of an air intake positioned at floor level and protected with a grill. Make sure
the grill does not reduce the passage section.
