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2. Safety
2.1 Correct use
This appliance is designed to heat living areas.
This appliance is designed for domestic use. It can be used safely
by untrained persons. The appliance can also be used in a non-
domestic environment, e.g. in a small business, as long as it is
used in the same way.
Any other use beyond that described shall be deemed inappropriate.
Observation of these instructions is also part of the correct use of
this appliance. Any modifications or conversions to the appliance
void all warranty rights.
2.2 Safety instructions
Observe the following safety information and instructions.
Only qualified contractors should install and commission this
appliance.
The contractor is responsible for adherence to all currently
applicable regulations during installation and commissioning.
Operate this appliance only if it is fully installed and all safety
equipment is fitted.
!
Never operate this appliance...
...in rooms where the appliance is at risk of fire or
explosion as a result of chemicals, dust, gases or
vapours;
...in direct proximity to pipes or receptacles that carry
or contain flammable or explosive materials.
...if work such as laying cables, grinding or sealing is
carried out in the installation room.
...if sprays, floor polish or similar products containing
naphtha are used. Vent the room sufficiently before
charging.
...if the minimum clearances to adjacent surfaces are
not maintained.
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Fire hazard
Never place any flammable, combustible or insulating
objects or materials, such as laundry, blankets,
magazines, containers with floor polish or naphtha,
spray cans or similar on the appliance or in direct
proximity to it.
Risk of burns!
The surfaces of the appliance casing and the expelled
air become hot during operation (more than 80 °C).
Risk of injury!
The appliance may be used by children aged 8 and up
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or a lack of experience provided that they
are supervised or they have been instructed on how
to use the appliance safely and have understood the
resulting risks. Children must never play with the
appliance. Children must never clean the appliance or
perform user maintenance unless they are supervised.
2.3 Safety clearances
For all objects, such as furniture, net curtains, curtains, textiles
or other flammable or non-flammable materials, the following
minimum clearances from the appliance, particularly the air outlet
grille, must be maintained:
minimum clearances
To the air outlet grille
500 mm
To the r.h. side panel
- for flammable components
100 mm
- for non-flammable components
70 mm
To the l.h. side panel
100 mm
To the cover
50 mm
The hot air must be able to escape unimpeded.
In rooms used for commercial purposes, such as hotels, holiday
houses, schools etc., attach the information label provided with
these operating and installation instructions in a clearly visible
position on the cover.
2.4 CE designation
The CE designation shows that the appliance meets all the essential
requirements:
— Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (Council Directive
2004/108/EC)
— Low Voltage Directive (Council Directive 2006/95/EC)
