4 | Safety
General Purpose Refrigerator and Freezers
Safety
General Safety Rules
Read this manual carefully and follow the instructions
contained herein.
The user assumes full responsibility in case of
operations carried out without observing the instructions
in the manual.
Below is a list of the main safety rules:
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Do not touch the equipment with moist or wet
hands or feet.
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Do not insert screwdrivers or other objects into the
guards or moving parts.
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Do not pull the power cord to disconnect the
appliance from the electrical mains.
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Do not allow the machine to be used by
unauthorized users.
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Before performing any cleaning or maintenance,
disconnect the machine from the electrical mains by
switching it off and disconnecting the plug.
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In case of failure and/or malfunction, switch off the
machine and do not attempt to repair or service it
on your own. It is absolutely necessary to contact
qualified personnel.
Safety and Accident
Prevention
This machine has been designed with suitable
measures to assure safety and the health of the user.
The following is a list of protections adopted against
mechanical risks:
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Stability:
The machine has been designed and built
in order to guarantee its stability in all foreseen
operating conditions, even with shelves/drawers
extracted, without any risk of tipping, falling, or
sudden movement.
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Surfaces, edges, corners:
Within the limits
permitted by their functions, accessible parts of the
machine have no sharp corners, sharp edges or
rough surfaces that could cause injury.
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Moving parts:
All components with the possibility of
movement have been designed, built and
configured to avoid risk. Some parts are also
protected by fixed guards to prevent contact or
injury.
The following is a list of measures adopted to protect
against other risks:
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Electrical power:
The machine has been designed,
built and fitted with the aim of preventing risks of
electric shock, in compliance with established safety
regulations.
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Noise:
The machine has been designed and built to
minimize risks related to the emission of acoustic
noise (always lower than 70 dB).
The following is strictly forbidden:
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Tampering with or removing the evaporator
cover
enclosure that protects the user from a risk of
cutting on the evaporator fins
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Removal of the data plates fixed in the inside edge
of the motor compartment that contain technical
specifications and earth connection warnings
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Removal of the data plate fixed on the evaporator
unit guard and near the electrical wiring inside the
motor compartment, which warns the user to
disconnect power before working on the unit.
Contradictions
The refrigerated cabinet must not be used:
- Exposed to weathering
- With adapters or extension cords
- In explosive atmospheres or where there is a risk of fire
- Near to heat sources (radiators, etc.)
The manufacturer declines any responsibility
for safety of the machine if the above
recommendations are not observed.
