Consumer Safety Information; Safety Warnings - Alde Compact 3010 Instructions D'utilisation

CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS
Safety Symbols alerting you to potential personal safety
hazards.
Obey all safety messages following these symbols.
Indicates a hazard that could
DANGER
cause injury or death.
FARA
Indicates a hazard that could
WARNING
DANGER
cause injury or property damage.
VARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation
GEFAHR
CAUTION
witch if not avoided, could result
AVERTISSMENT
FARE
in minor or moderate injury.
OBSERVERA
WARNUNG
VAARA Is used to address practices not
NOTICE
ATTENTION
related to physical injury.
ADVARSEL
PELIGRO
VOORZICHTIG
VAROITUS
PERICOLO

SAFETY WARNINGS

GEVAAR
ADVERTENCIA
DANGER
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
FARA
AVVERTENZA
• Do not operate the LP Gas boiler while refueling
or pumping gas. DANGER
WAARSCHUWING
• Do not use matches, candles or other sources of igni-
GEFAHR
tion when checking for gas leaks.
FARE
• Only genuine Alde parts may be used as
replacement parts. VAARA
• LP tanks must be filled by a qualified gas supplier
PELIGRO
only.
PERICOLO
• Use with LP Gas only.
GEVAAR
• Shut OFF gas and the LP tank when vehicle is in
motion. This disables all gas appliances and pilot
lights. Gas appliances must never be operated while
vehicle is in motion.
DANGER
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
FARA
This boiler can produce dangerous carbon monoxide
(CO) gas if it is not installed and used properly.
DANGER
Avoid suffocation. Outdoor operation only in order to
GEFAHR
dissipate the exhaust gases. Never use in enclosed
FARE
spaces or breathe in the exhaust gases.
VAARA
Make sure that the exhaust gas outlet is placed out-
side, e.g. so the exhaust is not places inside the recre-
PELIGRO
ational vehicles awning.
PERICOLO
• Do not use the boiler without adequate ventilation.
GEVAAR
• Keep the air inlet and exhaust gas outlet free of
obstruction.
When cleaning the vehicle, make sure no spray water
enters the boiler, e.g. if using a high-pressure cleaner,
do not spray directly into the exhaust gas outlet of the
boiler.
To ensure your safety, we strongly recommend that you
install a CO detector and make sure that it is working
properly before using the boiler.
Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache, dizzi-
ness, and/or nausea. If you have these symptoms, get
fresh air at once and seek immediate medical care.
2
DANGER
HOT WATER HAZARD
FARA
Hot water at temperatures above 125°F (51 ºC) can
cause serious scalding injuries and in extreme cases
DANGER
even death.
GEFAHR
The heater can deliver hot water at a temperature up to
185°F (85°C).
FARE
– For safe operation, use a mixing valve set at
VAARA
temperature no higher than 125°F (51°C).
PELIGRO
– Always check the water temperature before entering
a shower or bath.
PERICOLO
• Hot water can be dangerous, especially for infants or
GEVAAR
children, the elderly, or infirm.
• How long before hot water causes skin damage?
Temperature Time before skin becomes scalded
°F (°C)
158 (70) Extreme danger!
151 (66) Very dangerous!
140 (60) Dangerous!
129 (54)
126 (52)
Warning!
120 (49)
100 (38)
Safe
Source: Moritz, A.R. / Herriques, F.C.: Studies of thermal injuries: the
relative importance of time and surface temperature in causation of
Cutaneous burns A. J. Pathol 1947; 23: 695 - 720.
• Before using hot water tap or using the shower, allow
the hot water to run until the water temperature no lon-
ger increases. Wait time is approximately 2 minutes.
• Test the temperature of the water before placing a
child in the bath or shower.
• Do not leave a child or an infirm person in the bath
unsupervised.
NOTICE
• There may be a variation between the temperature
delivered from the boiler and the temperature at the
tap due to water conditions or the length of pipe to the
boiler.
• The presence of a flow restrictor in the hot water line
may Limit the water flow.
WARNING
• Avoid damage to the boiler and the voiding of your
VARNING
warranty.
AVERTISSMENT
• No alterations! Any alteration to the boiler or its
WARNUNG
controls can cause unforeseen serious hazards and,
in addition, will void the warranty.
ADVARSEL
• Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to
VAROITUS
shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the
boiler.
ADVERTENCIA
AVVERTENZA
WAARSCHUWING
< 1 second
1 – 5 seconds
10 seconds
30 seconds
2 minutes
5 – 10 minutes
safe bathing
Temperature