WARNING - CAUTION
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Warning:
• Do not use this appliance for functions other than
those described in this booklet.
• After removing the appliance from its packaging,
ensure that it is complete and undamaged:
If in doubt contact a professionally qualified
electrician or contact Vortice*.
Do not leave packaging within the reach of
children or less able persons.
• Certain fundamental rules must be observed when
using any electrical appliance, including:
a) do not touch it with wet or damp hands;
b) do not touch it while barefoot.
• This appliance is not suitable for use by children
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Caution:
• Do not make modifications of any kind to this
appliance.
• Do not expose this appliance to the weather (rain,
sun, etc.).
• Regularly inspect the appliance for visible defects.
If any faults are found, do not operate the
appliance; contact Vortice* immediately.
• If the appliance does not function correctly or
develops a fault, contact Vortice* immediately.
Ensure that only genuine original Vortice spares
are used for any repairs.
• Should the appliance be dropped or suffer a heavy
blow, have it checked immediately by Vortice*.
• The appliance must be installed by
professionally qualified personnel.
• The electrical system to which the appliance is
connected must conform to applicable standards.
• The appliance is double insulated and therefore
does not need to be earthed.
• The electrical power supply/socket to which the
appliance is to be connected must be able to
provide the maximum electrical power required by
the appliance. If it cannot do so, arrange for a
qualified electrician to make the necessary
modifications.
• A multi-pole switch must be used to install the
appliance. The gap between the switch contacts
must be no less than 3 mm.
• Switch off the system's main switch: a) if the
appliance does not function correctly; b) before
cleaning the inside and outside of the appliance;
c) if you decide not to use the appliance for any
length of time.
• WARNING: the fixtures shown in figures 9-9A are
*(or an authorized Vortice dealer if you are outside the UK-Ireland territory)
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This symbol indicates precautions that must be taken to avoid personal injury
This symbol indicates precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the appliance
or by individuals with reduced physical, sensorial
or mental capacities, or by inexperienced or
untrained individuals, unless they are supervised
or instructed in its use by a person responsible for
their safety. Children must always be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Store the appliance out of the reach of children
and less able persons after deciding to disconnect
it from the power supply and use it no more.
• Do not operate the appliance in the presence of
inflammable vapours (alcohol, insecticides, petrol,
etc.).
• Do not sit on or leave objects on the appliance.
for guidance purposes only. For installation, follow
the instructions below.
a) Check that ceiling/wall where the appliance is to
be fitted is strong enough to bear the weight of the
unit.
b) Make sure that the fixtures themselves do not
affect the structural strength of the ceiling/wall to
which the appliance is to be fitted.
c) Make sure the fixtures are properly tightened
and that they are capable of bearing the weight of
the appliance as well being suited to the type of
surface used.
• Maintenance/Cleaning: On a yearly basis, have
professionally qualified personnel check the level
of grime that has accumulated. If necessary, use a
dry cloth or a brush to clean the control
components and fan blades. Water should only be
used to clean the
80 air vents. Do not immerse
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the appliance in water or other liquids.
• Model ES: be careful to avoid damaging the
electronic circuit.
• Check that the air intake section, situated towards
the outside, is clear.
• The flow of air or fumes to be carried outside must
be clean (that is free of grease, soot, chemical
and corrosive agents, and explosive or flammable
mixtures).
• The appliance must not be used to activate water
heaters, room heaters, etc. and it must not
discharge into the hot air ducts of such
appliances.
• Keep the appliance's intake and outlet grilles free
to ensure an optimum flow of air.
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