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If you smell gas
l Close the gas cock.
l Ventilate the room.
l Do not use any electrical appliances, telephone
included.
l Immediately call a qualified technician or the gas
board from another room or building. If you cannot
contact them, call the Fire Brigade.
If you smell product of the combustion
l Switch off the appliance.
l Ventilate the room.
l Call a qualified technician.
In the presence of water leaks
l Switch off the appliance.
l Close the central water mains cock.
l Call a qualified technician.
Explosive or easily inflammable products
Do not store or use explosive or easily inflammable
materials such as paper, solvents, paints, etc..., in
the same room as the boiler.
In the event of a breakdown
In the event of breakdown and/or malfunctioning of the
appliance, disconnect it, do not attempt to repair it or
intervene in any way whatsoever. Cont act a qualified
technician.
Qualified technicians
Qualified technicians are personnel with specific,
technical training in the heating system component
sector and with regards to domestic hot water
production for public use, fuel gas systems and
electrical systems. These individuals must have the
legally required qualifications.
1 - GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
FThis booklet forms an integral and essential
part of the product and must be carefully kept
by the user, for any future consult ation. Ensure
that this booklet is handed over to the new
owners and/or installer if the appliance should
change hands or be moved for any reason
whatsoever.
FThe installation, setting and modification of
the gas appliance must be carried out by
qualified technicians, in compliance with local
and national norms and the instructions in the
installation and maintenance manual.
FFlue pipes must not be modified in any way.
FThe user, in accordance with these instructions,
must keep the appliance in satisfactory running
order and ensure reliable, safe operating.
F The user is responsible for employing a
qualified technician to carry out maintenance
work on the appliance in compliance with local
and national norms and the matters stated in
the installation and maintenance manual. We
highly recommend arranging a regular
maintenance contract with a qualified
technician.
FThe manufacturer cannot be held responsible
for any damage to people, animals or property
caused by inadequate maintenance.
FDo not obstruct the ends of the venting pipes .
FThe technician will explain the functioning,
use of the appliance and use of the system to
the user.
FThe user must be familiar with filling and
discharge procedures for the boiler, and the
control and eventual adjustment of water
pressure in the heating circuit.
FThe user must be familiar with the
procedures for fully optimizing the
conservation of energy and avoiding waste
of the entire heating system.
FRegularly check the system pressure using
the pressure gauge “13” (see figure 1) to
ensure a reading between 1 and 1.5 bar.
FWait a few minutes after opening the gas
supply cock before starting the boiler up.
FDo not leave the boiler switched on
unnecessarily if it is not going to be used for
long periods; in such situations, close the gas
cock and disconnect from the electricity
mains supply . Consult section 3.16 if there is
a risk of freezing.
FDo not touch the flue gas discharge pipe,
during and for some time after operations, as
it is very hot.