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GENERAL INFORMATION

Introduction

This chapter describes the symbols used (that mark

and identify the type of warning) and gives the defini-

tions of terms used in the manual, responsibilities and

Definitions

Listed below are the definitions of the main terms used

in the Manual. Carefully read them before using the

Manual.

Operator

an operator who carries out appliance installation,

adjustment, use, maintenance, cleaning, repair and

transport.

Manufacturer

Electrolux Professional S.p.A. or any other assistance

centre authorized by Electrolux Professional S.p.A..

Operator qualified for normal appliance use

an operator who has been informed, instructed and

trained regarding the tasks and hazards involved in

normal appliance use.

Specialized technician or Technical assistance

an operator instructed/trained by the Manufacturer and

who, based on his professional and specific training,

experience and knowledge of the accident-prevention

regulations, is able to appraise the operations to be

carried out on the appliance and recognize and pre-

vent possible risks. His professionalism covers the

mechanical, electrotechnical and electronics fields.

Danger

source of possible injury or harm to health.

Hazardous situation

any situation where an operator is exposed to one or

more hazards.

Risk

a combination of probabilities and risks of injury or

harm to health in a hazardous situation.

Guards

safety measures consisting of the use of specific tech-

nical means (guards and safety devices) for protecting

operators against dangers.

Guard

an element of a appliance used specifically to provide

protection by means of a physical barrier.

Safety device

a device (other than a guard) that eliminates or

reduces the risk; it can be used alone or in combina-

tion with a guard.

Customer

the person who purchased the appliance and/or who

manages and uses it (e.g. company, entrepreneur,

firm).

Emergency stop device

a group of components intended for the emergency

stop function; the device is activated with a single

action and prevents or reduces damage to persons/

appliances/property/animals.

Electrocution

an accidental discharge of electric current on a human

body.

Typographical conventions

For best use of the manual, and therefore the appli-

ance, it is advisable to have good knowledge of the

terms and typographical conventions used in the docu-

mentation.

The following symbols are used in the manual to mark

and identify the various types of hazards:

WARNING!

DANGER FOR THE HEALTH

AND SAFETY OF OPERATORS.

WARNING!

DANGER OF ELECTROCUTION

- DANGEROUS VOLTAGE.

appliance guards and protection devices marked with

this symbol must only be opened by qualified person-

nel, after disconnecting the power to the appliance.

WARNING!

DANGER OF DAMAGE TO THE

APPLIANCE

Words and safety warnings further explaining the type

of hazard are placed next to the symbols in the text.

The warnings are intended to guarantee the safety of

personnel and prevent damage to the appliance or the

product being worked.

The drawings and diagrams given in the manual are

not in scale. They supplement the written information

with an outline, but are not intended to be a detailed

representation of the appliance supplied.

The numerical values given in the appliance installa-

tion diagrams refer to measurements expressed in mm

(see pargraph F6.2 "Installation diagrams").