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GENERAL INFORMATION
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
General Safety Information
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Check that the product is complete, undamaged and as
ordered as soon as you receive it. Report any discrepancies
or damage to the
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dealer who sold it.
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This product must be installed by a legally qualified heating
engineer. On completion of the installation, the installer
must issue the owner with a declaration of conformity
confirming that the installation has been completed to
the highest standards in compliance with the instructions
provided by
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in this instruction manual, and that it
conforms to all applicable laws and standards.
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This product must only be used for the purpose for which it
is designed and made, as specified by
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.
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declines
all responsibility, contractual or other, for damage to
property or injury to persons or animals caused by improper
installation, adjustment, maintenance or use.
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The room where the boiler is installed must be properly
ventilated to ensure a sufficient supply of air for correct
combustion.
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If you notice any water leaks, disconnect the boiler from the
mains electricity supply and shut off the water supply.
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The boiler must be serviced at least once a year.
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Periodically check that pressure in the central heating
circuit, when cold, is approximately 1.5 bar and below the
maximum limit specified for the boiler.
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If the boiler is not going to be used for an extended period of
time, perform the operations described later in this manual.
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This manual is an integral part of the equipment and
therefore must be stored carefully and must ALWAYS
accompany the boiler even if it is sold to another Owner or
User or transferred to another plant. If it is damaged or lost,
request another copy from your local Technical Assistance
Service
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.
1.2
Precautions
The operation of any appliance that uses fuel, electrical power
and water demands that a number of fundamental safety
precautions be respected:
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Do not allow children or infirm persons to operate the
system unsupervised.
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It is forbidden to use electrical devices or equipment, such
as switches, appliances, etc. if there is a smell of gas or un-
burnt products. If so:
− Ventilate the room, opening doors and windows
− Close the fuel shut-off cock.
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Do not touch the boiler while barefoot or wet.
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Never clean or service the boiler without first disconnecting
it from the mains electricity supply by turning the mains
power switch and the control panel switch OFF.
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Do not tamper with or adjust the safety or control devices
without prior authorisation and instructions from the
manufacturer.
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Never pull, disconnect, or twist the electrical cables coming
from the appliance even if it is disconnected from the mains
electricity supply.
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Do not obstruct or restrict the vents in the room where
the boiler is installed. Adequate ventilation is essential for
correct combustion.
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Do not expose the boiler to the elements. It is not designed
for use outdoors.
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It is prohibited to leave inflammable substances and
containers in the room where the boiler is installed.
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Do not dispose of packaging material into the environment,
or leave it within the reach of children, since it can become
a potential hazard. Dispose of packaging material in
compliance with applicable legislation.
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It is forbidden to operate the boiler without water.
