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Special information
– The appliance may be used by children over
3 years of age and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or a
lack of experience and expertise, provided
that they are supervised or they have been
instructed on how to use the appliance
safely and have understood the potential
risks. Children aged 3 to 8 years may only
operate the tap connected to the appliance.
Children must never play with the appli-
ance. Cleaning and user maintenance must
not be carried out by children without su-
pervision.
– When permanently connected to the power
supply using a dedicated junction box, the
appliance must be able to be isolated from
the mains power supply by an isolator that
disconnects all poles with at least 3 mm
contact separation.
– The power cable may only be replaced by
qualified contractors authorised by the
manufacturer. Use the original spare part.
Otherwise, you risk damaging the appli-
ance.
– Never connect the appliance via an external
switching facility such as a time switch.
– Secure the appliance as described in
chapter "Installation / Appliance installa-
tion".
– The appliance must only be installed with
an open (non-pressurised) tap.
– Never subject the appliance to water pres-
sure.
– The tap outlet has a vent function. Scale
build-up can block the outlet and subject
the appliance to pressure.
– Never block the tap outlet.
– Only use special aerators for non-pressur-
ised water heaters.
– Never extend the tap outlet with a hose.
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General information
Read these instructions carefully before using the
appliance and retain them for future reference.
Pass on these instructions along with the appliance
as necessary.
2.1
Test mark
See type plate on the appliance.
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Special information
2.2
Units of measurement
All measurements are given in mm unless stated otherwise.
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Safety
3.1
Intended use
This open vented (non-pressurised) appliance is designed for
heating domestic hot water. The appliance can supply one
draw-off point. The appliance must only be installed with an
open (non-pressurised) tap.
The product is designed for domestic use. It can be used safely
by untrained persons. This product can also be used in a non-
domestic environment, e.g. in a small business, as long as it is
used in the same way.
Observation of these instructions and of instructions for any ac-
cessories used is also part of the intended use of this appliance.
Property damage
The appliance is designed for undersink installation.
u During installation, the water connections on the
appliance must point upwards.
3.2
Structure of the warning notices
3.2.1 Section-specific warning notices
Section-specific warning notices apply to all steps in the section.
Injury
CAUTION
Type and source of risk
Consequence(s) of failure to observe the warning no-
tice
u Hazard prevention measure(s)
Property damage, consequential losses, environmental
pollution
Type and source of risk
Consequence(s) of failure to observe the warning no-
tice
Hazard prevention measure(s)
3.2.2 Embedded warning notices
Embedded warning notices apply only to the subsequent step.
u SIGNAL WORD: Consequence(s) of failure to observe the
warning notice. Hazard prevention measure(s). Step to
which the warning notice refers
3.2.3 Key to symbols
Symbol
Type of risk
Injury
Electrocution
Burns, scalding
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