Slant/Fin VSL-160B Installation Instructions Manual page 4

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!!!
These
instructions must be read
prior to installation. If the
information in these instructions
is not followed exactly, a fi re or
explosion may result, causing
property damage, personal
injury, or death.

Installer: Read all instructions,
including this manual, before
installing. Perform steps in the order
given.

User: Refer to the User's
Information Section for your
reference.

Qualifi ed installer: Qualifi ed
installer is an individual with specifi c,
technical training in space heating
systems, domestic hot water
systems, fuel gas systems and
electrical systems. This individual
must have the legally required
qualifi cations.

Installation and Alterations: Only
a Qualifi ed installer must carry out
the installation and calibration of the
boiler. Never modify the boiler or its
fl ue gas carrying components in any
way. This boiler must be properly
vented. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in personal
injury or death!

Flue gas/air intake: You are only
permitted to operate the condensing
gas boiler with the combustion air/
fl ue gas system that has been
specifi cally designed and approved
for this type of boiler.

Flue gas/air intake: If boiler
installation is provided as
replacement heater, DO NOT
connect new boiler venting to an
existing vent system, if it is shared
with other appliances.

Local approval: of the fl ue system
and the condensate connection to
the public sewer system may be
required.
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Local approval: The local building
regulations stipulating the installation
rules at the time of installation.

Installation location: The boiler
must be located in an area where
leakage of the tank or connections
will not result in damage to the area
adjacent to the boiler or to lower
fl oors of the structure. When such
locations cannot be avoided, it is
recommended that a suitable drain
pan, adequately drained, be installed
under the boiler. The pan must not
restrict combustion air fl ow.

Installation location: The boiler
must not be installed on carpeting.

Air intake and outlets: Do not
restrict or seal any air intake or outlet
openings.

Hazards and Your Safety -
Hot Water Can Scald! Water
temperature over 125°F (52°C)
can cause severe burns instantly,
or death from scalds. Children, the
disabled, and the elderly are at
highest risk of being scalded; see
instruction manual before setting
temperature at boiler! Feel water
before bathing or showering.

Defects: If you fi nd any defects,
you must inform the owner of
the system of the defect and the
associated hazard in writing.

Maintenance: at least once a
year the user must call a Qualifi ed
installer for routine maintenance.

In the event of a breakdown
and/or malfunction of the boiler,
turn off the unit and do not make
any attempt to repair it. The boiler
must be serviced exclusively by
a Qualifi ed installer using original
spare parts. Failure to comply with
this requirement may compromise
the safety of the unit and void its
warranty.

When servicing boiler, to
avoid electric shock, disconnect
electrical supply before performing
maintenance.