Use and Care Manual

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1. Important instructions related to safety
CAREFULLY READ ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS CENTRAL VACUUM
SYSTEM
When using an electrical appliance, it is necessary to obey certain basic precautions.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
- Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before making any power unit maintenance.
- Do not install outdoors, protect against weathering, and do not use on wet surfaces.
- This appliance must not be used as if it is a toy. It is, therefore, necessary to be very prudent when children use the system
or when in use in the proximity of a child or infant.
- This system must be used in conformity with the instructions provided in this manual. Only use the accessories
recommended by the manufacturer.
- Do not use the system if the power cord or if the electrical outlet is damaged, if the system does not function
normally, if it was dropped, was left outdoors in bad weather for an extended period of time or if it was immersed in
liquid, the power unit must be sent to an authorized service center.
- Do not use the power cord to pull or lift the power unit, nor use it as a handle. Be careful not to pinch it in a door, do
not let it hang on a sharp corner or edge.
- Examine the openings for foreign objects which may have remained in the pipe. If any, remove the obstructing objects
to ensure maximum airow.
- Keep the power cord from any contact with any warm objects or surfaces.
- Do not unplug the power cord by pulling on it, always remove directly at the electrical outlet.
- Do not use the system or its accessories with wet hands.
- Keep hair, clothing, ngers, any other body parts or other objects out of or away from any openings or moving parts of the
system.
- All functions of the system must be deactivated before removing the power cord from the electrical socket. Take the
necessary precautions when using the system in the stairs.
- Do not use the system to pick up ammable liquids or fuels (i.e., gasoline) or use the system in areas
where such liquids may be present.
- Only plug in the power cord into a properly grounded electrical socket. For more information on this subject, please
see ‘’Grounding specications’’ in section 2.
- The exhaust of the power unit must not be right against a wall, a ceiling, or be inside a closed space
inside a building or structure. It is recommended that the exhaust be vented outdoors.
- Do not pick up hot ashes, red ambers, smoking hot material, incandescent material, cigarette butts, matches, etc...
- Do not put anything on top of the power unit or near it, because this could cause the unit to overheat
- DO NOT use the power unit if the pipe network is clogged. This will cause the unit to overheat.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE
THIS POWER UNIT IS FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY
Since1980