Safety; Safety And Warning Information; Intended Use - Vaillant ECOTEC PLUS VU 80 Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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Safety

2.1

Safety and warning information

> When installing the ecoTEC plus, you must observe all
the general safety information and the warning notes
that appear before all of the actions.
2.1.1 Classification of warnings
The warnings are classified in accordance with the severity
of the possible danger using the following warning signs
and signal words:
Warning Signal
symbol word
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Danger!
e
Danger!
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Warning.
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Caution.
2.1 Classification of warnings
2.1.2 Structure of warnings
Warning signs are identified by an upper and lower separat-
ing line. and are laid out according to the following basic
principle:
a Signal word!
Type and source of danger!
Explanation of the type and source of
danger
> Measures for averting the danger
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Explanation
Imminent danger to life or
risk of severe personal
injury
Risk of death from electric
shock
Risk of minor personal injury
Risk of material or environ-
mental damage
2.2

Intended use

There is a risk of injury or death to the user or others, or of
damage to the product and other property, in the event of
improper use or use for which it is not intended.
The product is intended as a heat generator for closed hot
water/central heating installations and for hot water gener-
ation. The products referred to in this manual must only be
installed and operated in conjunction with the accessories
listed in the associated flue pipe installation manual.
Intended use includes the following:
– observance of accompanying operating, installation and
servicing instructions for the Vaillant product, as well as
all other components of the system
– installing and fitting the product in accordance with the
product and system approval
– compliance with all inspection and maintenance condi-
tions listed in the instructions.
The use of the product in vehicles, such as mobile homes
and caravans, is not classed as intended use. Units that are
not classed as vehicles are those that are installed in a
fixed and permanent location (known as "fixed installa-
tion").
Installing and using the product in locations where it will be
subject to possible moisture or spray water is considered to
be improper use.
Any other use that is not specified in these instructions, or
use beyond that specified in this document, shall be consid-
ered improper use. Any direct commercial or industrial use
is also deemed to be improper.
The manufacturer/supplier is not liable for any claims or
damage resulting from improper use. The user alone bears
the risk.
Caution.
Improper use of any kind is prohibited.
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