3© by NECTA VENDING SOLUTIONS SpA 09-2003 228 00USING THE VENDING MACHINES FOR HOTDRINKS IN OPEN CONTAINERS(Ex.: plastic cups, ceramic cups, jugs)Vending machines for drinks in open containers should beused only to sell and dispense drinks obtained by:- brewing products like coffee and tea;- reconstituting instant and lyophilised products;These products should be declared by the manufactureras “suitable for automatic vending” in open containers.The dispensed products should be consumed imme-diately. They should never be preserved and/or packedfor later consumption.Any other use is unsuitable and thus potentially danger-ous.POSITIONING THE VENDING MACHINEThe vending machine is not suitable for outdoor installa-tion. It must be positioned in a dry room where thetemperature remains between 2°C and 32°C, and notwhere water jets are used for cleaning (e.g. in largekitchens, etc.).The machine should be placed close to a wall, so that theback panel is at a minimum distance of 4 cm from it andcorrect ventilation may be ensured. The machine mustnever be covered with cloth or the like.The machine should be positioned with a maximuminclination of 2°.If necessary provide proper levelling by way of theadjustable feet included.Important notice!!Access to the machine interior for maintenance and/orrepairs is via the back panel.Therefore the machine is designed to be rotated, thusallowing removal of the back panel.Installation on the cabinetThe machine can be installed on a table or on any othersuitable stand (recommended height is 820).If possible, it is advisable to use the special cabinet, whichcan house the liquid waste tray, the water supply kit, thepayment system and, in the case of very hard water, thesoftener unit.WARNING FOR INSTALLATIONThe machine installation and the following mainte-nance operations should be carried out by qualifiedpersonnel only, who are trained in the correct use ofthe machine according to the standards in force.The machine is sold without payment system, thereforethe installer of such system has sole responsibility for anydamage to the machine or to things and persons causedby faulty installation.The integrity of the machine and compliance with thestandards of the relevant systems must be checked atleast once a year by qualified personnel.All packing materials shall be disposed of in a mannerwhich is safe for the environment.PRECAUTIONS IN USING THE MACHINEThe following precautions will assist in protecting theenvironment:- use biodegradable products only to clean the ma-chine;- adequately dispose of all containers of the productsused for loading and cleaning the machine;- switch the machine off during periods of inactivity,thus achieving considerable energy savings.WARNING FOR SCRAPPINGWhenever the machine is to be scrapped, the laws in forceregarding environment protection should be strictly ob-served. More specifically:- ferrous and plastic materials and the like are to bedisposed of in authorized areas only;- insulating materials should be recovered by qualifiedcompanies.