WARNING - CAUTION
Warning:
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• Do not use this appliance for purposes other than
those described in this booklet.
• After removing the appliance from its packaging,
ensure that it is complete and undamaged.
If in doubt, contact a professionally qualified
electrician or Vortice*. Do not leave packaging
within the reach of children or infirm persons.
• Certain fundamental rules must be observed when
using any electrical appliance, including:
a) do not touch it with wet or damp hands;
b) do not touch it while barefoot.
• Store the appliance out of reach of children and
infirm persons after disconnecting it from the
power supply.
• Do not operate the appliance where inflammable
vapours or substances are present (alcohol,
insecticides, petrol, etc.)
• Take all necessary precautions to ensure that
there are no back flows of gas into the room from
open-flued combustion appliances.
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Caution:
this symbol indicates precautions that must be taken to avoid damaging the appliance.
• Do not make modifications of any kind to the appliance.
• Do not expose the appliance to the weather (rain,
sun, etc.).
• Periodically inspect the appliance for damage.
If any faults are found, do not operate the appliance;
contact Vortice* immediately.
• In the event that the appliance malfunctions or
develops a fault, contact Vortice* immediately.
Ensure that only genuine original Vortice spares are
used for repairs.
• In the event that the appliance is dropped or suffers
a heavy blow, have it checked immediately by
Vortice*.
• The appliance must be installed by a professionally
qualified electrician only.
• Ensure that the electrical system to which the
appliance is connected complies with applicable
standards.
• The appliance is double insulated and therefore
does not need to be earthed.
• Check that the electrical power supply/socket provides
the maximum electrical power required by the
appliance. If this is not the case, arrange for a
qualified electrician to make the necessary
modifications.
• Use a multi-polar switch with minimum contact
gaps of 3 mm to install the appliance.
• The timers on the TIMER and T HCS models must
be configured by qualified professional personnel.
• Switch off the appliance at the main switch:
a) if the appliance does not function correctly;
b) before cleaning the outside of the appliance,
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this symbol indicates precautions that must be taken to avoid injury
This appliance can be used by
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children no less than 8 years of
age and by individuals with
limited physical, sensory or
mental capacities, or by
inexperienced or untrained
individuals, provided that they
are supervised or have been
instructed in safe use of the
appliance and understand the
associated risks. Children must
not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance
procedures that can be
undertaken by the user must
not be entrusted to children,
unless under supervision.
c) if the appliance is not to be used for any length of
time.
• The appliance's outlet vent must be fitted to
standard ventilation hoses (nominal Ø 100 mm)
(fig.7).
• Ensure that the room has an adequate source of
fresh air to ensure correct appliance operation. In the
event that other non-sealed combustion-based
appliances (such as water heater or gas stove) are
installed in the same room, check that air replacement
is sufficient for all appliances to work effectively
together.
• Do not use the appliance to control activation of
water heaters, room heaters, etc., nor should it
discharge into the hot air flues of such appliances.
• Ensure that the appliance discharges into a single
duct (dedicated to this product) or directly to the
outside.
• The air to be extracted from the room must be clean
(i.e. free of grease, soot, chemical and corrosive
agents, explosive or flammable mixtures).
• Keep the appliance's intake and outlet grilles free to
ensure an optimum flow of air.
• The appliance is fitted with a PUR (polyurethan)
mesh filter. This can be cleaned by shaking,
blowing, or washing in water. Check the condition of
the filter and wash it at least every 3 months of
operation (fig. 31).
N.B.
If the appliance is mounted on a wall which has
been tiled, a spacer is needed to eliminate any
misalignment and ensure correct functioning.
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