Carbon Monoxide; For Safe Operation - Viessmann VITODENS 100-W Operating Instructions & User's Information Manual

Vitodens 100-W, WB1B Operating & User's Information
For your Safety

Carbon monoxide

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
strongly recommends the installation of carbon
monoxide detectors in buildings in which gas-burning
equipment is installed. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a
colorless, odorless gas, which may be produced during
incomplete combustion of fuel and/or when the flame
does not receive an adequate supply of combustion air.
Carbon monoxide can cause severe personal injury or
loss of life.
Therefore, carbon monoxide detectors that are in
compliance with a nationally recognized standard
(e.g. ANSI/UL 2034-2002, CSA 6.19-01) should be
installed and maintained in buildings that contain
gas-burning equipment.
Note: Viessmann does not test any detectors and
makes no representation regarding any brand
or type of detector.

For safe operation

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We recommend that you frequently:
- Check for debris which could obstruct the flow of
flue gases. The vent or chimney must not be blocked.
A blocked or partially blocked vent or chimney can
cause flue gases to leak into the structure. Flue
gases leaking into the house can cause injury or
death. A qualified heating contractor must remove
the blockage from blocked or partially blocked
chimneys.
- Check pressure gage for correct system (water)
pressure. Check for water on the floor from the
discharge pipe of the pressure relief valve or any
other pipe, pipe joint, valve or air vent.
- Check for moisture, water, or appearance of rust
on the flue gas pipes, their joints as well as vent
dampers, or side wall vent terminals (if so equipped).
- Ensure that nothing is obstructing the flow of
combustion and ventilation air and no chemicals,
garbage, gasoline, combustible materials, flammable
vapors and liquids are stored (not even
temporarily) in the vicinity of the boiler.
- Do not allow unsupervised children near the boiler.
Service/inspection of the boiler and the system is
recommended once per year. Maintenance, service
and cleaning are specified in the Installation and
Service Instructions.
Before the heating season begins, it is recommended
that the boiler and burner be serviced by a qualified
heating contractor. Service contracts may be
established through gas suppliers or other licensed
contractors in your area.
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WARNING
As there are no user-serviceable parts on the boiler,
burner or control, the end-user must not perform
service activities or adjustments of any kind on system
components. Failure to heed this warning can cause
property damage, severe personal injury, or loss of life.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, service, or
maintenance can cause flue products to flow into
living space. Flue products contain poisonous carbon
monoxide gas which can cause nausea or asphyxiation
resulting in severe personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut
off, do not disconnect the electrical supply to the pump.
Instead, shut off the gas supply at a location external to
the appliance.
WARNING
The operator/ultimate owner is required to have the
heating boiler, burners, and controls checked, as a
minimum once per year, by the original installer or
by a competent heating contractor familiar with the
equipment. Defects must be corrected immediately.
CAUTION
Do not use this boiler if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified heating contractor to
inspect the boiler and to replace any part of the control
system and any gas control which has been under water.
Safety
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