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ENGLISH

Safety

• Follow the safety instructions to prevent any harm to the

user.

• Do not use this appliance for purposes other than those

described in this manual.

• Having removed the appliance from its packaging, make

sure that it is intact and undamaged. If in doubt, consult a
professional or contact a Vortice Authorised Technical
Support Centre.

• Do not leave packaging within reach of children or

individuals with disabilities.

• Certain fundamental rules must be observed when using

any electrical appliance:
never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands;
never touch the appliance while barefoot.

• Do not operate the appliance in the presence of flammable

substances or vapours, such as alcohol, insecticides,
petrol, etc.

• If the appliance is to be disconnected from the power

supply and no longer used, store it out of reach of children
and individuals with disabilities.

•

This  appliance  can  be  used  by  children  aged
from  8  years  and  above  and  persons  with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use  of  the  appliance  in  a  safe  way  and
understand  the  hazards  involved.  Children  shall
not  play  with  the  appliance.  Cleaning  and  user
maintenance  shall  not  be  made  by  children
without supervision.

• Do not make modifications of any kind to this appliance.
• The maintenance instructions must be followed to ensure

the appliance does not suffer damage and/or excessive
wear.

• Do not expose this appliance to the elements (rain, sun,

etc.).

• Do not stand objects on the appliance.
• The inside of the appliance must be cleaned only by a

skilled professional.

• Regularly inspect the appliance for visible defects. If the

appliance is defective in any way, do not use it, and contact
a Vortice authorised Technical Support Centre without
delay.

• If the appliance does not function correctly or develops a

fault, contact a Vortice authorised Technical Support
Centre without delay. Ensure that only genuine original
Vortice spares are used for any repairs.

• If the power supply cable is damaged, have it replaced

without delay by a Vortice authorised Technical Support
Centre.

• Should the appliance be dropped or suffer heavy impact,

have it checked without delay by a Vortice authorised

Technical Support Centre.

• The appliance must be installed in such a way as to ensure

that under normal operating conditions, no one can come
into contact with any moving parts or live electrical
components.

• Should you need to:

dismantle the appliance, using the proper tools;
remove the heat exchanger;
remove the motor module;
the appliance must first be switched off and disconnected
from the electrical power supply.

• Switch off the system's main switch:

if an operating fault is detected;
before cleaning the outside of the appliance;
if the appliance is not going to be used for any length of
time.

• The appliance cannot be used to pilot the operation of

water heaters, stoves, etc.; neither must it drain into the hot
water ducts of such appliances.

• The flow of extracted air must be clean (i.e. free of grease,

soot, chemical and corrosive agents and explosive or
flammable mixtures).

• Keep the air intake and outlet ports of the appliance free of

obstructions, to ensure optimum air flow.

• Ensure the mains supply voltage, frequency, number of

phases and power rating comply with details on the rating
label unit.

• The equipment must be provided with a local triple pole

isolator switch.

• Ensure safety regulations and practices are adhered to

when installing and using this equipment.

• Do not install this appliance where it is liable to be subject

to water spray or where ducted air ambient temperature
may exceed 40˚C.

• When the unit is used to handle moist air, a suitable

condensate trap and drainage system should be
incorporated in the exhaust duct to ensure safe and
healthy operating conditions as per the relevant standard.

• DO NOT use this appliance where excessive moisture,

excessive dust or fibres, grease or oil laden air.

• When installing the unit, take care not to damage electrical

or other hidden utilities.

• Exhaust air must be vented to the outside.
• The fan motors are fitted with sealed for life bearings and

therefore does not require lubrication.

• The electrical system to which the appliance is

connected

must

conform

applicable

standards.