Safety - Vortice HRW RC Livret D'instructions

ENGLISH

Safety

Warning:
!
this symbol indicates that care must
be taken to avoid injury to the user
• Follow the safety instructions to prevent any harm to the user.
• Do not use this appliance for purposes other than those described in this manual.
• Having removed the appliance from its packaging, make certain that it is intact and undamaged. If in doubt, consult a
professional or contact an authorized Vortice Service Centre.
• Do not leave packaging within reach of children or individuals with disabilities.
• Certain basic rules must always be observed when using any electrical appliance: never touch the appliance with wet or
damp hands; never touch the appliance when barefoot.
• Do not operate the appliance in the presence of flammable substances or vapours, such as alcohol, insecticides, petrol,
etc.
• If the appliance is to be disconnected from the power supply and no longer used, store it out of reach of children and in-
dividuals with disabilities.
• Take precautions to avoid any backdraught of gases into the room from the flue or from other open flame appliances.
This appliance can be used by children no less than 8 years of age and by individuals with limited phy-
•
sical, 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 - for which
the user is responsible - must not be carried out by children unless supervised.
Caution:
!
this symbol indicates that care must
be taken to avoid damaging the appliance
• Do not make modifications of any kind to this appliance.
• The maintenance instructions must be followed to ensure the appliance does not suffer damage and/or excessive wear.
• Do not expose this appliance to the elements (rain, sun, etc.).
• Do not stand objects on the appliance.
• The inside of the appliance must be cleaned only by a skilled professional.
• Inspect the appliance periodically for visible defects. If the appliance is defective in any way, do not use it; contact a
Vortice authorized Technical Support Centre without delay.
• If the appliance does not function correctly or develops a fault, contact a Vortice authorized Technical Support Centre
without delay. Ensure that only genuine original Vortice spares are used for any repairs.
• Should the appliance be dropped or suffer heavy impact, have it checked without delay by a Vortice authorized
Technical Support Centre.
• The appliance must be installed in such a way as to ensure that under normal operating conditions, no one can come
into contact with any moving parts or live electrical components.
• In the event of: dismantling the appliance with the appropriate tools, removing the heat exchanger or removing the motor
module, the appliance must first be switched off and disconnected from the electrical power supply.
• The electrical system to which the appliance is connected must comply with current regulations.
• Connect the appliance to the electrical power supply/socket only if the rated power of the supply is compatible with the
maximum rated power of the appliance. If not, contact a professional electrician without delay.
• Turn off the appliance at the main switch: if the appliance does not function correctly, before cleaning the outside of the
appliance, or if the appliance is not going to be used for any length of time.
• The flow of extracted air must be clean (i.e. free of grease, soot, chemical and corrosive agents and explosive or
flammable mixtures).
• Keep the air intake and outlet ports of the appliance free of obstructions, to ensure optimum air flow.
The appliance must be installed by a professionally qualified technician.
•
6