Equipment Identification; Declaration Of Compliance; Keeping The Manual - Forgast FG00408 Benutzerhandbuch

ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL WATER SOFTENER
WARNINGS FOR THE USER
This equipment must not be used by children or by people with physical,
mental or sensory impairments, or by people lacking experience, unless they
be supervised by someone responsible for their safety, or they received
instructions regarding the correct and safe way to use the equipment and were
warned of the risks.
Never try to repair the equipment by yourself: you may cause damage. Ask
your seller for assistance.
Never touch or use the water softener with wet or damp hands or feet, or
barefoot.
1. INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 OBJECTIVE OF THE MANUAL
This instruction manual is addressed to qualified personnel who must have
knowledge of the health and safety norms of the place of installation.
The objective of this manual is to give useful information and warnings, both to
the installer and the user, regarding:
HOW TO STORAGE AND KEEP THE EQUIPMENT BEFORE USE:
Place and room conditions
Expiry date
FOR THE INSTALLER
Precautions for hygienic safety
Equipment description and characteristics
Place and mode of installation
Activation
Procedures to follow after a period of inactivity of the equipment
Equipment disposal
Solutions to some problems
FOR THE USER
Instructions for the periodic rinsing of the resins
Instructions for the care and cleaning of the equipment
Health and hygiene warnings concerning the water produced by the
equipment
The manual also gives you the guidelines to avoid an improper use of the
equipment and it specifies the installer and the user's responsibilities, therefore
we suggest reading through this manual before installing or using the water
softener. If the dispositions are not followed, the manufacturer will decline
responsibility for any damage caused to people, things or animals, and will
consider the guarantee null and void.

1.2 KEEPING THE MANUAL

This manual is an integral part of the product.
It must be kept with care by the user and it must accompany the equipment,
even in case of a propriety transfer.
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1.3 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

The equipment is identified by the numbers written in bold on the bottom left
side of the label (fig. 1, L) on the softener's tank, on the package and on the back
of this manual.

1.4 DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE

This product complies with the Community Regulations and national laws
applicable at the moment of its entrance on the market.
The declaration of compliance signed by the manufacturer is available on
request and online.
1.5 HYGIENIC SAFETY NORMS AND ICIM TESTING
This equipment has been tested by the ICIM Institute of Italian Certificated
for the Mechanic, licensed credited laboratory, certificated to the compliance
with:
Reg. n.1935/2004/CE products and components contact with elements
according to the dispositions MOCA.
D.M. n.174/2004 products and components utilised in contact with feed
water.
It is NECESSARY to use original replacements for repairs and maintenance, to
guarantee hygienic safety.
To preserve hygienic safety, we commend removing the equipment from the
package only at the moment of installation.
1.6 RECOMMENDATIONS AND WARNINGS FOR THE STORAGE:
Storage the water softener in a dry place
The temperature in the storage must be between 0 - 35 °C
We recommend using the equipment within 24 months
FOR THE INSTALLER
We suggest installing the equipment after carefully reading the instruction
manual. Should complications arise, we suggest asking your seller for
assistance. The seller's information is written on the last page of this manual.
FOR THE USER
Never try to repair the equipment by yourself: you may cause damage. Ask
your seller for assistance.
For manual regeneration and regular salt refillings, read the "ACTIVATION
AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGENERATION".
Cleaning the water softener is part of the user's duties.
The manufacturers are not responsible for any damage or harm that may
derive by not following these precautions.
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