Safety Instructions - Dometic ACC3100 Installation Manual

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3 Safety instructions

WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious injury.
• Repair of the appliance may only be carried out by qualified personnel who are familiar with the risks
involved and the relevant regulations. Inadequate repairs may cause serious hazards. For repair ser-
vice, contact the service center in your country (see dometic.com/dealer).
• The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national electrical and mechanical installation
regulations.
• Electrical appliances are not toys. Keep electrical appliances out of reach of children or infirm
persons. Do not allow them to use electrical appliances without supervision.
• Persons whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities or whose lack of experience and knowledge
prevent them from using the appliance safely should not use it without supervision or instruction by
a responsible person.
• Do not undo the upper cover of the appliance in the event of a fire. Use approved extinguishing
agents instead. Do not use water to extinguish fires.
• The appliance shall be stored in a room without continuously operating open flames (for example an
operating gas appliance) and ignition sources (for example an operating electric heater).
• The appliance shall be stored horizontally at a dry, ventilated and covered location.
• Do not pierce or burn the appliance.
CAUTION! Failure to obey these cautions could result in minor or moderate injury.
• Only start up the appliance if you are certain that the housing and the cables are not damaged.
• Do not use the appliance near flammable fluids or in closed rooms.
• Ensure that no combustible objects are stored or installed near the air outlet. A distance of at least
10 cm must be kept.
• Do not reach into air outlets or insert any foreign objects in the appliance.
• Always wear protective goggles and gloves.
NOTICE! Damage hazard
• The appliance shall be stored so as to prevent mechanical damage from occurring.
• Before installation, check whether any vehicle components could be damaged by the installation of
the appliance (such as lamps, cupboards, doors). The vehicle manufacturer may have already pro-
vided points where the opening for the installation of the appliance can be made without any risk of
weakening the construction or cutting power cables.
• Before installation, consult the vehicle manufacturer whether the construction is designed for the
static weight and the loads of the ventilation system when the vehicle is in motion.
• Seal all openings made when installing the ventilation system.
• Select a flat and sufficiently level area at the center of the vehicle roof between two longitudinal sec-
tions for installation.
• Ensure that there are no objects within the vehicle which could obstruct the attachment of the air
distribution box (ADB) or the fresh air from flowing through the air outlets.
• Do not make any alterations or conversions to the appliance.
• Never drive through automatic car washes when the appliance is mounted.
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