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General Information
1.1 - SYMBOLS USED IN THIS GUIDE
When reading this guide particular care has to be given to the parts marked with the followings symbols:
1.2 - CORRECT USE OF THE APPLIANCE
The ALKON appliance has been designed utilizing today’s heating technology and in compliance with the
current safety regulations.However, following an improper use, dangers could arise for the safety and life
of the user or of other people, or damage could be caused to the appliance or other objects.The appliance
is designed to be used in pumped hot water central heating systems. Any other use of this appliance will be
considered improper. LATTNER declines any responsibility for any damages or injuries caused by an
improper use; in this case the risk is completely at the user’s responsibility.In order to use the appliance
according to the scopes it was designed for it is essential to carefully follow the instructions indicated in
this guide.
1.3 -
WATER TREATMENT
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The hardness of the mains water supply conditions the frequency with which the heat exchanger is cleaned.
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In hard water areas where the main water can exceed 15°f total hardness, a scale reducing device is
recommended. The choice of this device has to be made taking into consideration the characteristics of the
water.
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In order to improve the resistance to lime scale it is recommended to adjust the domestic hot water temperature
as near as possible to the one you really require.
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We recommend you to check the state of cleanliness of the domestic hot water heat exchanger at the end of
the first year and subsequently, on the basis of the lime scale found, this period can be extended to two years.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
CAUTION
INDICATES A POTENTIAL HAZAR-
DOUS SITUATION, WHICH IF NOT
AVOIDED, MAY RESULT IN MINOR
OR MODERATE INJURY.
WARNING
INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZAR-
DOUS SITUATION, WHICH IF NOT AVO-
IDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY.
DANGER
INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZAR-
DOUS SITUATION, WHICH IF NOT
AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.
NOTICE
INDICATES SPECIAL ISTRUCTIONS ON
INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR
MAINTENANCE THAT ARE IMPORTANT
BUT NOT RELATED TO PERSONAL
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. INDICA-
TES PRESENCE OF HAZARDS DUE
TO ELECTRIC SHOCK.
WARNING!
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
- Do NOT try to light any appliance
- Do NOT touch any electrical switch.
- Do NOT use any phone in your building.
- Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire dep.