Dometic 10 Serie Instructions De Montage page 8

Safety instructions
2 Safety instructions
2.1 General safety
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WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious
injury.
Electrocution hazard
• Installation and removal of the refrigerator may only be carried out by qualified
personnel.
• Do not operate the refrigerator if it is visibly damaged.
• This refrigerator may only be repaired by qualified personnel. Improper repairs can
result in considerable danger or damage to the refrigerator.
• If the power cable for this refrigerator is damaged, it must be replaced by the manu-
facturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent safety
hazards.
• When positioning the refrigerator, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or dam-
aged.
• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear
of the refrigerator.
Fire hazard
• The refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit is highly flammable and in the event of a leak-
age combustible gases could build up if the appliance is in a small room.
In the event of any damage to the refrigerant circuit:
– Keep naked flames and potential ignition sources away from the refrigerator.
– Ventilate the room well.
– Switch off the refrigerator.
For refrigerators with R600a refrigerant:
• The refrigeration circuit contains a small quantity of an environmentally friendly but
flammable refrigerant. It does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the
greenhouse effect. Any leaking refrigerant may ignite.
• Do not use or store the refrigerator in confined spaces with none or minimal air flow.
• Keep the installation recess for the refrigerator free of any electrical components and
luminaires which during normal or abnormal operation produce sparks or arcs (i.e.
relays or fuse boxes).
Explosion hazard
• Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this refrigerator while it is in operation.
• Do not store any explosive substances, such as aerosol cans with propellants, in the
refrigerator.
Health hazard
• This refrigerator 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
refrigerator in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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