Transport And Location - GIRBAU HS-6013 Installation Instructions Manual

2. TRANSPORT AND LOCATION

2.1 Transport of crated machines
ALWAYS USE TRANSPORT METHODS WHICH ARE SUITABLE FOR THE WEIGHT AND VOLUME OF
THE WASHER. CHECK THE VALUES ON THE PACKAGING AND THE INSTALLATION SPECS (section
1.4) OF THIS MANUAL.
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Before moving the washer, check the instructions of the packaging pictograms.
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Unit must be transported in the upright position.
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Protect the machine from rain and dampness
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Avoid blows and shocks.
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It is preferable to transport the washer with its packaging using a forklift and by lifting it from its base.
Never move the machine by pushing on the sides of the packaging.
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Position the washer with crating as near as possible to the final location.
2.2 Washer location. Conditions.
INSTALLATION ON UPPER FLOORS.
Do not install the machines on suspended floors or above ground level without obtaining approval
from the appropriate qualified technician (structural engineer for building safety and noise
transmission).
See floor static & dynamic strength requirements on INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS (section 1.4).
The manufacturer refuses any responsibility for damage (caused by the vibrations) to the building
structure in these cases.
The floor of the washer location must be a flat surface (refer to the indications on the INSTALLATION
SPECS, section 1.4)
Respect the ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS indicated on the INSTALLATION SPECS (section 1.4 and
2.3). Also, respect the work and maintenance areas; these are necessary for the safe use and appropriate
maintenance of the washing machine.
Do not install the washer in improper vented areas. The products used can produce steam and gas products
emissions, which in high concentrations can be very dangerous to health.
TO REDUCE VIBRATION AND SOUND AND TO ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS CORRECTLY
BALANCED, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE FOUR BASE LEGS OF THE WASHING MACHINE REST
UNIFORMLY UPON THE FLOOR. DO NOT PLACE ANY TYPE OF ANTI-VIBRATORY DEVICE BETWEEN
THE WASHER AND THE FLOOR.
NEVER INSTALL THE WASHER OVER AREAS BUILT WITH COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
IF WASHERS ARE INSTALLED ON METALLIC SURFACES, AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR
INDEPENDENT TO THE WASHER GROUND MUST GROUND THESE SURFACES.
Specific warning for appliances installed IN THE USA /CANADA.
To reduce the risk of fire, this appliance must be fastened or otherwise secured to an uncovered
concrete floor.
Transport and Location
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Cod. 429043
Rev. 02/1206