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1. Introduction
1.1. Content and purpose of this manual
This manual contains instructions concerning the installation and maintenance of pressing equipment in conformity to the present European Community Directive. Therefore you will find information on the following subjects:
•Information on machine technical features;
•Instructions on installation and operating of the machine.
•Instructions on maintenance and servicing.
•Technical diagrams
•Exploded views of spare parts
This manual is for the user, the installer and the technician; they will have to read and understand it carefully before installing, using or servicing the machine.
This manual should be kept with the machine and read before operation; in case of loss or damage please ask the builder for a new copy.
The builder is not responsible for any consequences arising from the neglecting of all instructions reported in this manual.
The content of this manual is property of the manufacturer. Duplication of this manual is forbidden.
1.2. Safety precautions
Ignoring the following safety precautions can cause damage either to people, linen, animals and to the machine.
The following symbols, on the machine and in this manual, advise about possible risks.
Legend of the safety symbols found on the machine and in this book:
Warning: live electricity
General warning: follow instructions to avoid damage to the machine or to people.
Warning: hot surface / burn hazard
Warning: high temperature
Risk of injury to hands of feet
Wear gloves
Wear protective shoes
Wear a helmet
iInformation, notice, advice
Carefully read the entire manual before installing, operating or servicing the machine.
Installation and maintenance the product described in this manual must be performed by authorised and qualified technicians who know the products and are acquainted with standards for installation of industrial pressing equipment.
The builder is not responsible for external connections not duly performed.
The product described in this manual must be used only to iron garments and linen. Any other use is forbidden unless builder authorizes it in writing.
Do not press fabrics contaminated by dangerous substances such as explosives, inflammable, etc. Make sure they are rinsed or aired before ironing.
To prevent fire hazard or explosions do not stand near the machine with explosive or inflammable products.
Use of the machine is allowed only to professional operators who have been trained on how to operate the machine. In any case the use of the machine is forbidden to children under 14 years of age.
Do not remove safety protection devices.
Do not leave machine unattended while in operation.
Do not remove safety symbols from the machine
1.3. Residual risks
Residual risks are defined as those derived from normal machine utilisation that could not be eliminated by manufacturer.
The risk assessment has determined only one risk that cannot be eliminated: the risk of touching the heated front clamp. The risk is highlighted to the user in this manual and on the machine.
WARNING - BURN HAZARD - The front clamp may reach very high temperature. Do not touch it while
the machine is on.
1.4. Manufacturer’s liability
This manual instructions are not intended to substitute, but only to combine obligations of current legislation on safety standards.
With reference to information included in this manual, the manufacturer is not responsible in case of:
•neglect of local safety standards during machine utilisation;
•incorrect installation of the machine;
•neglect or incorrect observance of instructions included in this manual;
•faults of voltage or of the feeding systems;
•connection to electrical plant non compliant with EC safety requirement, in particular if the plant lacks grounding, thermal magnetic protection and differential protection;
•unauthorized changes on the machine;
•utilisation of the machine by unauthorized, untrained or non- professional operators;
•neglect of maintenance operations;
•use of non original spare parts.
