oPErATIoN
safety
1.1.3 Keywords
KEYWord
Meaning
DANGER
Failure to observe this information will result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING
Failure to observe this information may result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION
Failure to observe this information may result in non-seri-
ous or minor injury.
1.2
Other symbols in this documentation
Note
General information is identified by the adjacent symbol.
f Read these texts carefully.
f
symbol
Meaning
Material losses
(appliance damage, consequential losses and environmen-
tal pollution)
Appliance disposal
f This symbol indicates that you have to do something. The ac-
f
tion you need to take is described step by step.
1.3
Information on the appliance
symbol
Meaning
Never cover the appliance
1.4
Units of measurement
Note
All measurements are given in mm unless stated oth-
erwise.
2.
Safety
2.1
Intended use
This appliance is designed to heat living areas.
The appliance is intended for domestic use. It can be used safely
by untrained persons. The appliance can also be used in a non-do-
mestic environment, e.g. in a small business, as long as it is used
in the same way.
Any other use beyond that described shall be deemed inappro-
priate. Observation of these instructions and of the instructions
for any accessories used is also part of the correct use of this
appliance.
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2.2
General safety instructions
Observe the following safety instructions and regulations.
- The electrical installation and installation of the appliance
must only be carried out by a qualified contractor or by
our customer service engineers, in accordance with these
instructions.
- The qualified contractor is responsible for adherence
to all applicable regulations during installation and
commissioning.
- The appliance should only be operated once it is fully in-
stalled and all safety equipment has been fitted.
WARNING Injury
- Keep children under the age of 3 away from the
appliance if constant supervision cannot be guar-
anteed.
- Children from the age of 3 to 7 may switch the ap-
pliance on and off, provided they are supervised
or have been instructed in the safe operation of
the appliance and understand any risks that may
result. This is subject to the appliance having been
installed as described. Children from the age of 3 to
7 must not regulate the appliance.
- The appliance may be used by children aged 8 and
older and persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or a lack of experience and
know-how, provided that they are supervised or
they have been instructed on how to use the appli-
ance safely and have understood the potential risks.
- Children must never play with the appliance. Chil-
dren must never clean the appliance or perform
user maintenance unless they are supervised.
WARNING Burns
Never operate this appliance...
- if the distance from adjacent objects or other flam-
mable materials would be less than the minimum
permissible distance.
- in rooms where it is at risk of fire or explosion as a
result of chemicals, dust, gases or vapours. Venti-
late the room sufficiently before heating.
- in the direct proximity of pipes or receptacles that
carry or contain flammable or explosive materials.
- if work such as laying tiles, sanding or sealing is
being carried out in the installation room.
- if an appliance component is damaged or there is a
fault.
WARNING Burns
- Never place any flammable, combustible or insulat-
ing objects or materials on the appliance or in direct
proximity to it. Do not lean any objects against the
appliance. This can cause a build-up of heat, lead-
ing to an excessive temperature in the surface of
the casing and in such objects.
- Ensure that the air intake and discharge are never
blocked.
- Never place any objects between the appliance and
the wall.
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