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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 shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the
following:
1. Read and follow all safety instructions and all the important notices on the appliance
before installing, using and maintaining the appliance. Failure to do so may cause
personal injury or damage to the appliance or installation.
2. Always disconnect electrical supply before putting on or taking off parts and whilst the
equipment is being installed, maintained or handled. Never work with bare feet and/or
with wet hands.
3. A risk assessment should always be carried out prior to work, Correct PPE should
be worn.
4. To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken since water is used with
electrical equipment. Carefully examine the appliance before and after installation.
Do not operate the appliance if it has a damaged supply cord or enclosure, or if it
is malfunctioning or it is dropped or damaged in any manner. Inspect the appliance in
accordance with manufacturers instructions.
The appliance should not be electrically supplied if there is water on parts not intended to
be wet.
5. Risk of scalding. To avoid injury before any servicing operation wait until the water has
cooled inside the appliance. Do not touch the fluid or the appliance when temperature
is higher than 60°C.
6. Improper use.
This is an appliance to be used in heating systems with clean water without
abrasive particles.
Do not use this appliance:
• With liquids other than water (e.g. flammable liquids, etc.) (EN60335-2-51);
• In locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or
explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas) (EN60335-2-51);
• For other than intended use.
7. Installation.
The appliance must be mounted in a stable/fixed position in a dry, well ventilated,
frost-free, waterproof and protected place, with sufficient ventilation around it. Make
sure that the appliance is securely and correctly installed before operating it and that
there is enough room around it for maintenance operations, dismantling, checking for
free inspection.
The maximum ambient temperature at which the appliance is to be used is 40°C
(EN60335-2-51).
8. Electrical connection
Important: Connection to the power supply must be effected by means of a fixed
power cable via a two pole isolating switch (fused spur) with a minimum contact
opening of 3mm.
The fused spur must not be directly below the heater but should be accessible after
completion of the installation. All heaters must be earthed.
Electrical connection must be carried out by a qualified electrician and in
accordance with local regulations and both data on the name-plate and the
appropriate diagram inside the terminal box cover.
Follow all safety standards.
9. Connect the appliance only to a mains supply protected by a Residual Current Device
(RCD or Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter) with a rated residual operating current not
exceeding 30mA.
10. Prior to any modification being made to the equipment, it must be agreed with and
authorised by the manufacturer. Original spare parts and accessories authorised by the
manufacturer are integral part contributing to the safety of the equipment and of the
appliance. The use of non original components or accessories may endanger the
safety and causes the termination of the warranty. Safe operation is only assured for
the applications and conditions described in Application of this manual.
Non-observance of the safety instructions results in the loss of any claims to damages.
The indicated limit values are binding and cannot be exceeded for any reason whatsoever.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Important safety and installation instructions
Prior to installation, read these installation and operating instructions. The installation and operation should
also be in accordance with national regulations and accepted codes of good practice.