Electrical Connections - PENSOTTI PCH 18 Instruction Manual

3.8 Electrical connections

General warnings
The connection to the mains power supply must be carried out by professionally qualified personnel,
registered in accordance with current legislation and authorized by Pensotti North America.
Always check to make sure that the appliance has an efficient earth ground. This requirement is only
satisfied if it has been properly connected to an efficient earth system installed in accordance with the
requirements of current safety standards and carried out by professionally qualified personnel.
This basic safety measure must be checked, verified and carried out by professionally qualified personnel.
In case of doubt, have the electrical system checked by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer will not be
held liable for any damage or injury caused as a result of an inefficient or inexistent earth system;
■ The boiler functions with an alternating current of 110 V and 60 Hz and has maximum power absorption of 160
W. The appliance should be protected by a 4 A fuse. The connection to the mains electricity supply must be
via a single-pole switch, with at least 0.1 inches gap between open contacts, mounted upstream of the
appliance. Make sure that the positions of the live and neutral wires correspond to the wiring diagram;
■ Ensure the domestic power supply is checked by a qualified electrician to ensure that it can support the
maximum power absorption of the appliance, as indicated on the rating plate. In particular, make sure that the
cable sizes are adequate for the power absorbed by the appliance;
■ The power supply cable must not be replaced by the user. if the cable is damaged in any way, switch off the
appliance and have the cable replaced by a suitably qualified electrician;
■ When replacing the power supply cable, only use cables of the same characteristics (HO5 VV-F 3x1) with
maximum external Ø 0.3";
When using an electrical appliance, a few fundamental rules must be observed:
Do not touch the appliance with damp or wet parts of the body or when barefoot.
Do not pull on the electric wires.
Do not leave the appliance exposed to atmospheric elements (rain, sun, etc,) unless these conditions have
been expressly provided for.
Do not allow the appliance to be used by children or anyone unfamiliar with its operation;
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