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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 following symbols:
NOTE!
Suggestions for the
user
WARNING!
Indicates a potentially dangerous
situation for the product and the
environment
DANGER!
Indicates serious danger
for your personal safety
and for your life
1.2 - CORRECT USE OF THE APPLIANCE
The water heater IDRONIC has been designed utilizing today’s 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 for the domestic hot water production. Any other use of this appliance will be considered
improper.UNICAL 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 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.
1.4 -
INFORMATIONS TO BE HANDED OVER TO THE USER
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The user has to be instructed on the use and operation of his D.H.W. system
, in particular:
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Hand over these instructions to the end user, together with any other literature regarding this appliance,
placed inside the envelope contained in the packaging.
The user has to keep these documents in a safe
place in order to always have them at hand for future reference.
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Inform the user on the importance of air openings and of the flue outlet system, stressing the fact that it is
absolutely forbidden to make any alterations to the appliance.
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Inform the user how to adjust the correct water temperature in order to save energy.
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Remind the user that, in compliance with the rules in force, a comprehensive control and service of the
appliancmust be performed in compliance with prescriptions and with the frequency indicated by the
manufacturer.
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If the appliance is sold or transferred to another owner or if the present user moves home and leaves the
appliance installed, ensure yourself that the manual always follows the appliance so that it can be consulted
by the new owner and/or installer.
Failure to follow the instructions indicated in this guide, which is supplied with the appliance, could cause
injury to persons, animals or damage to property. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any such
injury and/or damage.
