Berbel Smartline BIH 100 ST, Operating And Installation Instructions

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Safety information

6005736_0 – 25.03.2021

1. 

Safety information 

1.1 

Proper intended use 

The device serves to extract cooking vapours. 
The device is intended exclusively for private domestic use. 
The device must only be used with original filters from the 
manufacturer.

It is only permitted to use the device when it is in technically 
flawless condition and after correct installation.  
Any other use shall be considered improper use. 

Reading and observing this manual are also part of the 
proper use of the device. 

1.2 

Authorised target groups

Electrical work only to be undertaken by qualified electricians 
per DIN VDE 0100. Requirements on qualified electricians:

y

Knowledge of the basics of electrics.

y

Knowledge of country-specific regulations and standards 
(e.g. in Germany, DIN VDE 0100, part 701).

y

Knowledge of the applicable safety regulations.

y

Knowledge of the relevant legal requirements for gas 
installations (e.g. in Germany the technical rules for gas 
installations TRGI).

y

Knowledge of this manual.

Installation and repair only by qualified specialist personnel. 
Requirements on qualified specialist personnel:

y

Knowledge of the regulations on safety at work. 

y

Knowledge of fastening systems.

y

Basic knowledge of ventilation systems.

y

Experienced in using electrical and mechanical tools.

y

Ability to read technical drawings.

y

 Knowledge of this manual.

Operation, cleaning and maintenance by the user. 
Requirements for the user:

y

 Knowledge of this manual.

There are separate requirements for the following users:

y

Children from 8 years and older.

y

 Persons with restricted physical, sensory or mental 
capabilities.

y

Persons with a lack of experience and knowledge.

These users are only permitted to carry out operation, 
cleaning and maintenance. Special requirements:

y

 Users are supervised.

y

 Users are instructed with regard to safe use of the device.

y

 Users understand the hazards involved with the device.

y

Children may not play with the device.

1.3 

General safety instructions

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WARNING!

Hazard through a disregard of the operating and 

installation instructions!

This manual contains important information for the safe 
handling of the device. Separate reference is made to 
possible hazards.

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Read through this manual thoroughly. 

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Follow the safety instructions in this manual.

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Store the manual in an accessible location.

Naked flames can damage the device and can cause fires.

y

Gas operation only with low gas flames (not rising above 
the edge of the base of the pots).

y

Do not flambé underneath the device.

y

No unattended deep frying underneath the device.

The use of the device is forbidden under the following 
circumstances:

y

If necessary safety devices are missing (e.g. whilst using a 
heating point which uses air from the room as its oxygen 
supply).

y

If essential approvals are missing (e.g. from chimney 
sweeps).

y

In potentially explosive atmospheres.

y

If the device or individual components are damaged.

y

In the event of unauthorised alterations or changes to the 
device.

y

If liquid has penetrated the device.

y

When heavily soiled.

y

For children under 8 years old and persons who would 
not be able to properly assess the hazards associated with 
handling the device.

The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage occurring in 
the following circumstances:

y

Disregard of this manual.

y

Improper use of the device.

y

Improper installation and handling of the device.

y

Use of the device by unauthorised target groups. 

y

Bypassing safety equipment on the device.

y

The use of spare parts (e.g. mains cables) that were not 
produced or approved by the manufacturer.

Further safety instructions can be found in the respective 
relevant chapters of this manual. 

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“3.1 Safety instructions for installation” (page 8).

D

“4. Operation” (page 21).

D

“5.1 Safety instructions for cleaning” (page 25).

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“6.1 Safety instructions for maintenance” (page 27).