Safety; Action-Related Warnings; Intended Use; General Safety Information - Vaillant ecoTEC plus VU Series Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

1 Safety

1 Safety
1.1

Action-related warnings

Classification of action-related warnings
The action-related warnings are classified in
accordance with the severity of the possible
danger using the following warning signs and
signal words:
Warning symbols and signal words
Danger!
Imminent danger to life or risk of
severe personal injury
Danger!
Risk of death from electric shock
Warning.
Risk of minor personal injury
Caution.
Risk of material or environmental
damage
1.2

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 for use as a heat
generator in closed central heating installa-
tions.
The products referred to in these instructions
must only be installed and operated in con-
junction with the flue pipe accessories listed
in other applicable documents.
Exceptions: For C63 and B23P installation
types, follow the specifications in these in-
structions.
Intended use includes the following:
– observance of accompanying operating,
installation and servicing instructions for
the product and any other system compon-
ents
– installing and fitting the product in accord-
ance with the product and system approval
– compliance with all inspection and main-
tenance conditions listed in the instruc-
tions.
Intended use also covers installation in ac-
cordance with the IP class.
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Any other use that is not specified in these
instructions, or use beyond that specified in
this document shall be considered improper
use. Any direct commercial or industrial use
is also deemed to be improper.
Caution.
Improper use of any kind is prohibited.
1.3

General safety information

1.3.1 Required personnel qualifications
Improper work carried out on the product
may cause material damage to the complete
installation and, as a consequence, may even
cause personal injury.
▶ You should therefore only work on the
product if you are an authorised competent
person.
1.3.2 Danger due to incorrect handling
Incorrect handling may give rise to unfore-
seeable and dangerous situations.
▶ Read through these instructions carefully.
▶ When using the product, observe the gen-
eral safety information and warnings.
▶ When using the product, observe all ap-
plicable national regulations .
1.3.3 Risk of death from escaping gas
What to do if you smell gas in the building:
▶ Avoid rooms that smell of gas.
▶ If possible, open doors and windows fully
and ensure adequate ventilation.
▶ Do not use naked flames (e.g. lighters,
matches).
▶ Do not smoke.
▶ Do not use any electrical switches, mains
plugs, doorbells, telephones or other com-
munication systems in the building.
▶ If it is safe to do so, close the emergency
control valve or the main isolator.
▶ If possible, close the gas isolator cock on
the product.
▶ Warn other occupants in the building by
yelling or banging on doors or walls.
▶ Leave the building immediately and ensure
that others do not enter the building.
▶ Notify the gas supply company or National
Grid Transco +44 (0) 800 111999 by tele-
phone from outside of the building.
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