Further Information; General Warnings; Safety Instructions; Further Important Notes - fothermo PVB-30-AC Bedienungsanleitung

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Dear clients, thank you for choosing device from fothermo system AG - Germany!
It will be a trustworthy helper in your household for many years because in its production
we have combined high quality materials and innovative technologies. To be sure of its
hopeful and trouble-free operation, please read the installation and operating instruc-
tions carefully.
WARNING! Before installation and operation with the appliance, read carefully the present manual!

GENERAL WARNINGS

Be sure to carefully read the instructions and war-
nings in this manual before installing and operating
the water heater. The information contained in this
manual is intended to familiarize you with the water
heater, the rules of its correct and safe operation, and
the minimum requirements for its maintenance and
servicing. Furthermore, you are obliged to make this
manual available to the qualified persons who will
install and potentially repair the appliance. The ins-
tallation of the water heater and the verification of its
functionality is not within the distributor's warranty
obligation nor the manufacturer.
These instructions should always be kept near the
appliance for future reference. Compliance with the
rules here described is part of the measures for the
safe use of the product and is considered part of the
warranty conditions.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! There is a risk of burns or scalding when
using the appliance!
WARNING! This appliance may be used by children
of age over 3 years old and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, where they are under
supervision or instructed about the safe use of the
appliance and understand the dangers. Children
must not be allowed to play with the unit! It is abso-
lutely forbidden that children undertake cleaning or
servicing of this appliance! Children aged from 3 to 8
years are only allowed to operate the tap connected
to the water heater.
IMPORTANT! Only qualified persons may install the
water heater and connect it to the water pipe follo-
wing the specifications given in this manual and the
relevant local regulations. The protective devices
provided or recommended by the manufacturer, as
well as all other assemblies, are
to be installed!
IMPORTANT! Be sure to fill the water heater with
water before connecting it to the electrical supply!
Failure to comply with the electrical connection con-
ditions affects the safety of the appliance, whereby
the water heater must not be operated.
IMPORTANT! Observe the maximum permissible
pressure (see chapter: Technical data).

FURTHER IMPORTANT NOTES

• The appliance is under pressure. During heating,
expansion water may drip from the pressure
relief valve.
• Operate the pressure relief valve regularly to
prevent it from being stuck, e.g. due to lime-
scale deposits.
• Install a type-tested pressure relief valve in the
cold-water supply line. Note that depending on
the pressure of the supply, you may also need a
pressure reducing valve.
• Mount the pressure relief valve with the opening
facing down.
• Mount the pressure relief valve and the drain-
pipe with a steady downward slope in a frost-
free room.
• Dimension the drainpipe to allow the water to
flow off unhindered when the pressure relief
valve is fully open.
• The pressure relief valve opening must remain
open to the atmosphere.
• This device contains a support battery, which is
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