Regulations (Directives, Laws, Standards) - Vaillant ecoTEC plus VU Series Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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are greater than 60 °C. Young children and
elderly persons are particularly at risk, even
at lower temperatures.
▶ Select a moderate set target temperature.
1.3.15 Risk of injury during transport due
to a high product weight.
▶ Make sure that the product is transported
by at least two people.
1.3.16 Risk of material damage caused by
using an unsuitable tool
▶ Use the correct tool to tighten or loosen
screw connections.
1.3.17 Risk of material damage caused by
frost
▶ Do not install the product in rooms prone
to frost.
1.3.18 Risk of corrosion damage due to
unsuitable combustion and room
air
Sprays, solvents, chlorinated cleaning
agents, paint, adhesives, ammonia com-
pounds, dust or similar substances may lead
to corrosion on the product and in the air/flue
pipe.
▶ Ensure that the supply of combustion air is
always free of fluorine, chlorine, sulphur,
dust, etc.
▶ Ensure that no chemical substances are
stored at the installation site.
▶ Ensure that the combustion air is not
routed through an old oil furnace hearth.
▶ If you are installing the product in
hairdressing salons, painter's or joiner's
workshops, cleaning businesses or similar
locations, choose a separate installation
room in which a combustion air supply is
ensured that is technically free of chemical
substances.
1.3.19 Risk of material damage caused by
leak detection sprays and liquids
Leak detection sprays and liquids block the
filter of the mass flow sensor on the Venturi,
and thus destroy the mass flow sensor.
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▶ During repair work, do not apply any leak
detection sprays or liquids to the covering
cap on the filter of the Venturi.
1.3.20 Risk of damage to the flexible gas
pipe
The corrugated gas pipe may become dam-
aged if weight is placed on it.
▶ Do not suspend the compact thermal mod-
ule on the flexible gas pipe, for example
during maintenance work.
1.4 Regulations (directives, laws,
standards)
Installation and maintenance of the boiler
must only be performed by a competent per-
son with valid accreditation from the Health
and Safety Executive in accordance with the
"Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regula-
tions 1998" (hereinafter abbreviated to "com-
petent person" or "heating specialist com-
pany"). The existing regulations, rules and
guidelines must be observed when doing so.
Any special requirements of Local Author-
ities, gas undertakings or insurers must be
complied with. The competent person is also
responsible for inspection, maintenance and
repairs to the boiler, and for checking gas
volume setting and flue gas analysis.
Installers shall carryout a full site risk as-
sessment and put into place all necessary
steps and procedures to comply with Health
and safety at work act and ensure safety of
themselves and others with regard to manual
handling and working at height requirements.
During the appliance installation (and any
subsequent work, such as, the replacement
of major parts ) it will be necessary to em-
ploy caution. All installers and operatives in-
volved from unloading the appliance until it is
fully mounted on the wall in its final installed
location must exercise full duty of care for
themselves and others with regard to safety.
When lifting and handling this appliance, op-
eratives should employ assistance. In certain
situations it may be necessary to use mech-
anical handling aids. Take care to avoid trip
hazards, slippery or wet surfaces.
Employers and installers should refer
to the HSE web site for full advice and
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