Safety instructions
Safety instructions
Please follow these safety instructions closely to
prevent accidents and material losses.
Safety instructions explained
Danger
This symbol warns against the risk of injury.
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Please note
This symbol warns against the risk of material
losses and environmental pollution.
Target group
These instructions are exclusively intended for quali-
fied contractors.
Regulations to be observed
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National installation regulations
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Statutory regulations for the prevention of accidents
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Statutory regulations for environmental protection
Codes of practice of the relevant trade associations
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All current safety regulations as defined by DIN, EN,
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DVGW, TRGI, TRF, VDE and all locally applicable
standards
ÖNORM, EN, ÖVGW G K directives,
a
ÖVGW-TRF and ÖVE
SEV, SUVA, SVGW, SVTI, SWKI, VKF and
c
EKAS guideline 1942: LPG, part 2
Safety instructions for working on the system
Working on the system
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Where gas is used as the fuel, close the main gas
shut-off valve and safeguard it against unintentional
reopening.
Isolate the system from the power supply, e.g. by
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removing the separate fuse or by means of a mains
isolator, and check that it is no longer live.
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Safeguard the system against reconnection.
Wear suitable personal protective equipment when
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carrying out any work.
Danger
Hot surfaces and fluids can lead to burns or
scalding.
Before maintenance and service work, switch
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OFF the appliance and let it cool down.
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Never touch hot surfaces on the boiler, burner,
flue system or pipework.
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Note
Details identified by the word "Note" contain additional
information.
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Work on gas installations may only be carried out by
a registered gas fitter.
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Work on electrical equipment may only be carried
out by a qualified electrician.
The system must be commissioned by the system
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installer or a qualified person authorised by the
installer.
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Please note
Electronic assemblies can be damaged by elec-
trostatic discharge.
Prior to commencing work, touch earthed
objects such as heating or water pipes to dis-
charge static loads.
Repair work
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Please note
Repairing components that fulfil a safety func-
tion can compromise the safe operation of the
system.
Replace faulty components only with genuine
Viessmann spare parts.