Warnings
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III
Routine maintenance
Proper maintenance assures the efficiency and good op-
eration of the appliance over time.
Maintenance must be performed according to the man-
ufacturer's instructions (see Chapter 7
p. 36) and in
compliance with current regulations.
Appliance maintenance and repairs may only be entrust-
ed to firms legally authorised to work on gas appliances
and systems.
Enter into a maintenance contract with an authorised
specialised firm for routine maintenance and for servic-
ing in case of need.
Use only original parts.
Decommissioning and disposal
If the appliance is to be disposed of, contact the manu-
facturer for its disposal.
Keep the Manual
This Installation, use and maintenance manual must al-
ways accompany the appliance and must be handed to
the new owner or installer in the event of sale or removal.
III.2
CONFORMITY
The installation of the appliance must conform to the require-
ments of the authority having jurisdiction or, in the absence of
such requirements, to the latest edition of the
National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1
. If the unit is installed in Canada, the
installation must conform to the
Canadian Gas Association
Standard CAN1 B149.1 and .2
.
The appliance’s electrical connections and grounding must be
in accordance with the latest edition of the
National Electrical
Codes, ANSI/NFPA No. 70 (CSA Standard C22.1 when in-
stalled in Canada)
and with any local codes. To ensure the elec-
trical safety of this appliance, it must be correctly connected to
an efficient grounding system. The manufacturer is not respon-
sible for any damages caused by the failure of the grounding
system.
Other applicable provisions and standards
The design, installation, operation and maintenance of the sys-
tems shall be carried out in compliance with current applicable
regulations, depending on the Country and location, and in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. In particular,
regulations regarding the following shall be complied with:
▶
Gas systems and equipment.
▶
Electrical systems and equipment.
▶
Heating and cooling systems, heat pumps and chillers.
▶
Environmental protection and combustion products ex-
haust.
▶
Fire safety and prevention.
▶
Any other applicable law, standard and regulation.
III.3
EXCLUSIONS OF LIABILITY AND
WARRANTY
Any contractual or extra-contractual liability of the
manufacturer for any damage caused by incorrect in-
stallation and/or improper use and/or failure to comply
with regulations and with the manufacturer's directions/
instructions shall be disclaimed.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any
damages to persons, animals or goods due to improper,
erroneous or irrational installation of these appliances.
In particular, the warranty on the appliance may be ren-
dered void by the following conditions:
Incorrect installation.
Misuse.
Failure to comply with the manufacturer's indications on
installation, use and maintenance.
Alteration or modification of the product or any part
thereof.
Extreme operational conditions or however outside of
the operational ranges set forth by the manufacturer.
Damages caused by external agents such as salts, chlo-
rine, sulphur or other chemical substances contained in
the installation water or present in the air of the instal-
lation site.
Abnormal actions transmitted to the appliance by the
plant or installation (mechanical stresses, pressure, vi-
brations, thermal expansion, electrical surges...).
Accidental damages or due to force majeure.
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