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• Do not use this appliance for functions other than
those described in this instruction booklet.
• After removing the appliance from its packaging,
ensure that it is complete and undamaged. If in
doubt contact a professionally qualified electrician
or Vortice*. Do not leave packaging within the
reach of children or infirm persons.
• Certain fundamental rules must be observed
when using any electrical appliance: a) never touch
appliances with wet or damp hands;
b) never touch appliances while barefoot.
• Store the appliance out of the reach of children
and infirm persons if you decide to disconnect it
from the power supply and no longer use it.
• Do not operate the appliance in the presence of
inflammable vapours (alcohol, insecticides, petrol,
etc.)
• Do not allow young children or infirm persons to
use the appliance without supervision.
• Supervise young children to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
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This appliance can be used by
children no less than 8 years of
age and by individuals with
limited physical, sensory or
mental capacities, or by
inexperienced or untrained
individuals, provided that they
are supervised or have been
instructed in safe use of the
appliance and understand the
associated risks. Children must
not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance
procedures that can be
undertaken by the user must
not be entrusted to children,
unless under supervision.
Warning: this symbol indicates precautions that must be taken to avoid injury
WARNING-CAUTION ENGLISH
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* (or an authorised Service Centre if you live outside the UK or Ireland)
• 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
but contact Vortice* immediately.
• The appliance may be either wall-or ceiling mounted.
• If the appliance does not function correctly or
develops a fault, contact Vortice* immediately and
ensure that only genuine original Vortice spares
areused for any repairs.
• Should the appliance be dropped or suffer a heavy
blow, have it checked immediately by Vortice*.
• 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. Otherwise contact an electrician to
make the necessary modifications before
proceeding.
• Switch off the appliance at the installation's main
switch: a) if the appliance does not function
correctly; b) before cleaning the outside of the
appliance; c) if the appliance is not to be used for
any length of time.
• The room must have an adequate source of
replacement air for this appliance to function
effectively. Moreover, if there is any non-sealed
combustion based appliance such as a water
heater, gas stove, etc. in the same room, air
replacement must be sufficient for all appliances to
work effectively together.
• The appliance must either exhaust directly to the
outside or into a short duct (max 400 mm in length
to ensure certified performance). Efficiency losses
will occur if the appliance is installed in ducting
subject to any appreciable back pressure.
• The appliance cannot be used to control activation
of water heaters, room heaters, etc. nor must it be
connected to the hot air ducts used by other
appliances.
• The air to be extracted from the room must be
clean (i.e. free of grease, soot, chemical and
corrosive agents, and explosive or flammable
mixtures) and must not exceed a temperature of
50°C (122°F).
• Keep the appliance’s inlet and outlet grilles free to
ensure an optimum flow of air.
Caution:
this symbol indicates precautions that must be taken to avoid damaging the appliance.
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