Information; Basic Safety Rules; Safety Warnings - Defro Home INTRA Series Operating Manual

1. INFORMATION

Operating manual is an integral and essential part of the product
and must be forwarded to the user also in the case when the property
is transmitted. The user should carefully read the manual and save it
for the future because all remarks included there are important guide-
lines concerning safety during installation, usage and maintenance.
Installation of fireplace must be carried out in accordance with the
mandatory standards in the country of destination, according to guide-
lines of the manufacturer and by qualified personnel. Improper installa-
tion of the device can be a reason for personal injuries and damage to
property for which the manufacturer is not liable.
A fireplace can be used only for the purpose it was explicitly in-
tended. Any other use should be treated as inappropriate and in con-
sequence as dangerous.
In case of error during installation, usage or maintenance works
caused by non-observance of the legislation, regulations in force or in-
structions contained in this manual (or others, delivered by the manu-
facturer) the manufacturer rejects any contractual or non-contractual
liability for resulting damages and the warranty for the device becomes
void.
Versions of publications
Due to continuous improvement of the product DEFRO reserves
the right to update this publication without prior notice.
The content of this Operating Manual is a property of DEFRO.
Any copying, duplicating, publishing of content of this User's Manual
without the prior written consent of DEFRO is forbidden.
Manual storage and browsing its contents
We recommend to take care of this manual and store it in easily
and quickly available location. If this manual has been lost, damaged
or destroyed you should request a copy in the sales outlet or directly
from the Manufacturer providing identification data of the product. All
the most important information included in the operating manual are
marked with "bold" and have symbols pointing out user's attention to
hazards which can be present during operation of the fireplace insert.
Symbols used in the text are explained below:
Danger!
A direct threat to life and health! Non-compliance with
the recommendations marked in this way and misuse
may result in death or major injuries.
Danger!
Danger from electrical voltage! Incorrect installation
and incorrect electrical connections may cause danger
to life by electric shock.
Note!
Warning symbol indicating that you should read care-
fully and understand the given information, to which it
relates. Non-compliance with these recommendations
may result in major damage to the equipment and cre-
ate a hazard for the user or the environment.
Danger!
A direct threat to health! Non-compliance with the rec-
ommendations distinguished in this way may cause a
fire or burns.
Hint!
Informative symbol. Useful information and hints are
marked in this way.

2. BASIC SAFETY RULES

2.1. SAFETY WARNINGS


The national and local provisions should be met.

Equipment should be installed in compliance with the
legal standards applicable in the given location, region
or country.

The equipment should not be used by a person (in-
cluding children) of impaired physical, sensory, mental
capabilities and by persons without experience and re-
quired knowledge provided that such operation is not
carried out under their supervision or after proper in-
struction by a person responsible for their safety.

You should always observe the guidelines given in the
operating manual to ensure the correct use of the
equipment and to prevent accidents.

Operation and adjustment should be carried out by
adults. Errors and incorrect setting can cause hazard-
ous situations and/or incorrect operation.

Prior to any operations the user (or any person oper-
ating the equipment) should read and understand
whole contents of this manual.

Equipment should be used only as intended. Each
other use is considered as misuse and hazardous as
a consequence.

The equipment should not be used as a ladder or ob-
ject to lean against.

Prior to installation you should make sure that the sub-
strate will resist the force of the equipment considering
its weight.

In case of disturbances in operation the equipment can
be restarted only when the occurred problem has been
removed and the equipment is brought back to original
condition.

The user is fully responsible for misuse of the product
and relieves DEFRO from any civil and criminal liabil-
ity.

All types of modifications or replacement of equipment
parts with non-original components or without authori-
zation may present a risk for the operator and relieve
DEFRO from any civil and criminal liability.

Incorrect installation or maintenance (incompatible
with contents of this manual), can cause injuries of
people, animals or property damage. Then DEFRO
shall be relieved of any civil or criminal liability.

Part of fireplace insert surface is very hot (doors, han-
dle, window panel, flue gas discharge pipe, etc.). You
should avoid direct contact with such components
without suitable protective clothing or protective equip-
ment such as e.g. heat resistant gloves.

Do not touch the window panel after heating up of the
fireplace insert.

Keep children away from the equipment when it is op-
erating because each hot surface can cause burns.

It is forbidden to use a fireplace insert when the glass
is cracked.

Do not place and dry the underwear on the equipment.
Possible dryers for hanging underwear or similar
should be located at an adequate distance from the
equipment - fire hazard.

It is absolutely forbidden to open the doors if the flue
is on fire. Then call the appropriate services.

It is recommended to keep a distance min. 400 mm
between hot parts of the fireplace insert and medium
inflammable materials; otherwise use commercially
available insulation materials. Apply this hint also for
furniture, curtains etc. Minimum distances are given in
point 5.2 of the operating manual.
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