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Safety regulations
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Failure to comply with this warning implies the risk of personal injury, in some circumstances even fatal.
Failure to comply with this warning implies the risk of damage, in some circumstances even serious, to property, plants or animals.
Install the appliance on a solid wall which is not subject to vibration.
Noisiness during operation.
When drilling holes in the wall for installation purposes, take care not to damage any electrical wiring or existing piping. Electrocution caused by contact with live wires. Explosions, fires or asphyxiation caused by gas leaking from damaged piping. Damage to existing installations. Flooding caused by water leaking from damaged piping.
Perform all electrical connections using wires which have a suitable section.
Fire caused by overheating due to electrical current passing through undersized cables.
Protect all connection pipes and wires in order to prevent them from being damaged.
Electrocution caused by contact with live wires. Explosions, fires or asphyxiation caused by gas leaking from damaged piping. Flooding caused by water leaking from damaged piping.
Make sure the installation site and any systems to which the appliance must be connected comply with the applicable norms in force.
Electrocution caused by contact with live wires which have been installed incorrectly.
Damage to the appliance caused by improper operating conditions.
Use suitable manual tools and equipment (make sure in particular that the tool is not worn out and that its handle is fixed properly); use them correctly and make sure they do not fall from a height. Replace them once you have finished using them.
Personal injury from falling splinters or fragments, inhalation of dust, shocks, cuts, pricks and abrasions.
Damage to the appliance or surrounding objects caused by falling splinters, knocks and incisions.
Use electrical equipment suitable for its intended use (in particular, make sure that the power supply cable and plug are intact and that the parts featuring rotary or reciprocating motions are fastened correctly); use this equipment correctly; do not obstruct passageways with the power supply cable, make sure no equipment could fall from a height. Disconnect it and replace it safely after use.
Personal injury caused by falling splinters or fragments, inhalation of dust, knocks, cuts, puncture wounds, abrasions, noise and vibration.
Damage to the appliance or surrounding objects caused by falling splinters, knocks and incisions.
Make sure any portable ladders are positioned securely, that they are suitably strong and that the steps are intact and not slippery and do not wobble when someone climbs them. Ensure someone provides supervision at all times.
Personal injury caused by falling from a height or cuts (stepladders shutting accidentally).
Make sure any rolling ladders are positioned securely, that they are suitably strong, that the steps are intact and not slippery and that the ladders are fitted with handrails on either side of the ladder and parapets on the landing.
Personal injury caused by falling from a height.
During all work carried out at a certain height (generally with a difference in height of more than two metres), make sure that parapets are used to surround the work area or that individual harnesses are used to prevent falls. The space where any accidental fall may occur should be free from dangerous obstacles, and any impact upon falling should be cushioned by
Personal injury caused by falling from a height.
Make sure the workplace has suitable hygiene and sanitary conditions in terms of lighting, ventilation and solidity of the structures.
Personal injury caused by knocks, stumbling etc.
Protect the appliance and all areas in the vicinity of the work place using suitable material.
Damage to the appliance or surrounding objects caused by falling splinters, knocks and incisions.
Handle the appliance with suitable protection and with care. Damage to the appliance or surrounding objects from shocks, knocks, incisions and squashing.
During all work procedures, wear individual protective clothing and equipment.
Personal injury caused by electrocution, falling splinters or fragments, inhalation of dust, shocks, cuts, puncture wounds, abrasions, noise and vibration.
Place all debris and equipment in such a way as to make movement easy and safe, avoiding the formation of any piles which could yield or collapse.
Damage to the appliance or surrounding objects from shocks, knocks, incisions and squashing.
All operations inside the appliance must be performed with the necessary caution in order to avoid abrupt contact with sharp parts.
Personal injury caused by cuts, puncture wounds and abrasions.
Reset all the safety and control functions affected by any work performed on the appliance and make sure they operate correctly before restarting the appliance.
Explosions, fires or asphyxiation caused by gas leaks or an incorrect flue gas exhaust.
Damage or shutdown of the appliance caused by
Before handling, empty all components that may contain hot water, carrying out any bleeding if necessary.
Personal injury caused by burns.
Descale the components, in accordance with the instructions provided on the safety data sheet of the product used, airing the room, wearing protective clothing, avoid mixing different products, and protect the appliance and surrounding objects.
Personal injury caused by acidic substances coming into contact with skin or eyes; inhaling or swallowing harmful chemical agents.
Damage to the appliance or surrounding objects due to corrosion caused by acidic substances.
If you detect a smell of burning or smoke, keep clear of the appliance, disconnect it from the electricity supply, open all windows and contact the technician.
Personal injury caused by burns, smoke inhalation, asphyxiation
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