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1. Introduction
1.1. Content and purpose of this manual
This manual contains instructions concerning the installation and
maintenance of pressing equipment in conformity to the present
European Community Directive. Therefore you will find information
on the following subjects:
• Information on machine technical features;
• Instructions on installation and operating of the machine.
• Instructions on maintenance and servicing.
• Technical diagrams
• Exploded views of spare parts
This manual is for the user, the installer and the technician; they will
have to read and understand it carefully before installing, using or
servicing the machine.
This manual should be kept with the machine and read before
operation; in case of loss or damage please ask the builder for a
new copy.
The builder is not responsible for any consequences arising from the
neglecting of all instructions reported in this manual.
The content of this manual is property of the manufacturer. Duplication
of this manual is forbidden.
1.2. Safety precautions
Ignoring the following safety precautions can cause damage either to
people, linen, animals and to the machine.
The following symbols, on the machine and in this manual, advise
about possible risks.
Legend of the safety symbols found on the machine and in this
book:
Warning: live electricity
General warning: follow instructions to avoid damage to
the machine or to people.
Warning: hot surface / burn hazard
Warning: high temperature
Risk of injury to hands of feet
Wear gloves
Wear protective shoes
Wear a helmet
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Information, notice, advice
Carefully read the entire manual before installing, operating or
servicing the machine.
Installation and maintenance the product described in this manual
must be performed by authorised and qualified technicians who
know the products and are acquainted with standards for installation
of industrial pressing equipment.
The builder is not responsible for external connections not duly
performed.
The product described in this manual must be used only to iron
garments and linen. Any other use is forbidden unless builder
authorizes it in writing.
Do not press fabrics contaminated by dangerous substances such
as explosives, inflammable, etc. Make sure they are rinsed or aired
before ironing.
To prevent fire hazard or explosions do not stand near the machine
with explosive or inflammable products.
Use of the machine is allowed only to professional operators who
have been trained on how to operate the machine. In any case the
use of the machine is forbidden to children under 14 years of age.
Do not remove safety protection devices.
Do not leave machine unattended while in operation.
Do not remove safety symbols from the machine
1.3. Residual risks
Residual risks are defined as those derived from normal machine
utilisation that could not be eliminated by manufacturer.
The risk assessment has determined only one risk that cannot be
eliminated: the risk of touching the heated front clamp. The risk is
highlighted to the user in this manual and on the machine.
WARNING - BURN HAZARD - The front clamp may
reach very high temperature. Do not touch it while
the machine is on.
1.4. Manufacturer’s liability
This manual instructions are not intended to substitute, but only to
combine obligations of current legislation on safety standards.
With reference to information included in this manual, the
manufacturer is not responsible in case of:
• neglect of local safety standards during machine utilisation;
• incorrect installation of the machine;
• neglect or incorrect observance of instructions included in this
manual;
• faults of voltage or of the feeding systems;
• connection to electrical plant non compliant with EC safety
requirement, in particular if the plant lacks grounding, thermal
magnetic protection and differential protection;
• unauthorized changes on the machine;
• utilisation of the machine by unauthorized, untrained or non-
professional operators;
• neglect of maintenance operations;
• use of non original spare parts.
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