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In the event of any maintenance or other structural work in the immediate vicinity of
the ducts or flue gas exhaust devices and their accessories, switch the appliance off
by switching the external bipolar switch to the "OFF" position and shutting off the gas
control valve. When the work has been completed, ask a qualified technician to check
the efficiency of the ducting and the devices.
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Turn the appliance off and turn the external switch "OFF" to clean the exterior parts
of the appliance. Clean using a cloth dampened with soapy water. Do not use
aggressive detergents, insecticides or toxic products.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
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Install the appliance on a solid wall which is not subject to vibration.
Noisiness during operation.
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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.
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Perform all electrical connections using wires which have a suitable section.
Fire caused by overheating due to electrical current passing through undersized
cables.
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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.
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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.
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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 the 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.
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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).
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