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USER
ENGLISH
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
a
Do not allow children or
infirm persons to operate
the boiler unsupervised.
a
Do not operate any elec-
trical devices or equipment,
including switches or domestic
appliances, etc., if you can smell
fuel or fumes. If you detect any suspicious smells:
- Ventilate the room by opening all doors and win-
dows.
- Close the fuel shut-off cock.
- Report the fault immediately to the THERMITAL
Technical Assistance Service or a professionally
qualified heating engineer.
a
Never clean the boiler without first disconnecting it
from the mains electricity supply by turning the main
power switch OFF.
a
Never pull, disconnect, or twist the electrical cables
coming from the boiler even if it is disconnected
from the mains electricity supply.
a
Do no obstruct or restrict the vents in the room
where the appliance is installed. Adequate ventila-
tion is essential for correct combustion.
a
Do not leave flammable substances or containers
in the room where the boiler is installed.
a
Do not touch the boiler when
barefoot or wet.
a
Do not switch the boiler off
if outside temperature drops
below ZERO (risk of freez-
ing).
b
This instruction manual and that for the installer
and Technical Assistance Service are integral parts
of the boiler. They must be kept safe and must
ALWAYS accompany the boiler, even if it is sold
to another owner or user or transferred to anoth-
er installation. If you damage or lose this manual,
order a replacement immediately from your local
THERMITAL Technical Assistance Centre.
b
The boiler must be installed
by a legally qualified heat-
ing engineer. On comple-
tion of the installation, the
heating engineer must
issue the owner with a
declaration of conform-
ity confirming that the
installation has been com-
pleted to the highest standards
in compliance with the instructions provided by
THERMITAL in this instruction manual, and that it
conforms to all applicable laws and standards.
b
If you notice any water leaking from the boiler, dis-
connect it immediately from the mains electricity
supply, shut off the water supply, and notify your
local THERMITAL Technical Assistance Centre or a
qualified heating engineer immediately.
b
Periodically check that oper-
ating pressure in the water
circuit is over 1 bar. If water
pressure is consistently
low, contact THERMITAL’s
Technical Assistance Service
or a professionally qualified
heating engineer.
b
If the boiler is not going to be used for an extended
period of time, proceed as follows to prepare it for
shut-down.
- Turn the mains power switch OFF.
- Close the fuel cock and heating circuit water cock.
- Drain the central heating circuit if there is any risk
of freezing.
b
The boiler must only be used for the purpose spec-
ified by THERMITAL and for which it is designed.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility, con-
tractual or other, for damage to property or injury
to persons or animals caused by improper installa-
tion, adjustment, maintenance or use.
The operation of any appliance that uses electrical power demands that a number of fundamental safety precautions
be respected.
