Safeguards - Electrolux Beam Central Vacuum System Owner's Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
The built-in vacuum system is designed for dry pick up of household dirt and dust. Avoid vacuuming up
hard or sharp objects to prevent hose and plastic pipe clogs or damage.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electric appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
WARNING: Read All Instructions Before Using This Vacuum Cleaner.
To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or injury:
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not block the motor hood ventilation openings
and duct on the top of the power unit. Lack of
ventilation airfl ow will cause the motor to overheat.
• Do not locate the power unit in a high temperature
area or where it is inaccessible, for example, an attic
or crawl space.
• Mount the built-in vacuum system power unit no less
than 30cm from the ceiling or any adjacent wall and
at least 70cm from the fl oor. If the unit is not
exhausted outside, make sure the adjacent wall is at
least 30cm from the exhaust port. DO NOT exhaust
into a concealed area.
• Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in.
Remove hose from inlet valve and unplug from outlet
when not in use and before servicing.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer's recommended attachments.
• Some hoses contain electrical wires. Do not use if
damaged, cut or punctured. Avoid picking up sharp
objects.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum
cleaner is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into
water, return it to a service center.
• Connect to a properly grounded (earthed) outlet only
(see grounding/earthing instructions).
• Do not use extension cords or outlets with
inadequate current carrying capacity.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp
the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with
any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and
anything that may reduce airfl ow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fi ngers and all parts of
body away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking,
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not operate vacuum without dust bag or fi lter in
place.
• Do not pick up fl ammable or combustible liquids such
as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be
present.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that
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