General Information; Safety - AEG U5 Operation And Installation

OPERATION

1. General information

The chapters "Special Information" and "Operation" are
intended for both the user and qualified contractors.
The chapter "Installation" is intended for qualified con-
tractors.
Note
Read these instructions carefully before using the
appliance and retain them for future reference.
Pass on the instructions to a new user if required.
1.1 Safety instructions
1.1.1 Structure of safety instructions
KEYWORD Type of risk
!
Here, possible consequences are listed that may re-
sult from failure to observe the safety instructions.
» Steps to prevent the risk are listed.
1.1.2 Symbols, type of risk
Symbol Type of risk
Injury
!
Electrocution
Burns
(burns, scalding)
1.1.3 Keywords
KEYWORD Meaning
DANGER Failure to observe this information will result in seri-
ous injury or death.
WARNING Failure to observe this information may result in seri-
ous injury or death.
CAUTION Failure to observe this information may result in
non-serious or minor injury.
1.2 Other symbols in this documentation
Note
General information is identified by the adjacent
symbol.
» Read these texts carefully.
Symbol Meaning
Material losses
!
(appliance damage, consequential losses and envi-
ronmental pollution)
Appliance disposal
» This symbol indicates that you have to do something.
The action you need to take is described step by
step.
1.3 Units of measurement
Note
All measurements are given in mm unless stated
otherwise.

2. Safety

2.1 Intended use
This open vented (non-pressurised) appliance is designed
for heating domestic hot water. The appliance can supply
one draw-off point.
This appliance is intended for domestic use. It can be
used safely by untrained persons. The appliance can also
be used in a non-domestic environment, e.g. in a small
business, as long as it is used in the same way.
Any other use beyond that described shall be deemed
inappropriate. Observation of these instructions and of
instructions for any accessories used is also part of the
correct use of this appliance.
2.2 General safety instructions
WARNING Burns
During operation, the tap can reach temperatures in
excess of 60 °C.
There is a risk of scalding at outlet temperatures in
excess of 43 °C.
WARNING Injury
!
Only a qualified contractor is permitted to remove
the temperature selector.
WARNING Injury
!
The appliance may be used by children aged 8 and
older and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or a lack of experience and know-
how, provided that they are supervised or they have
been instructed on how to use the appliance safely
and have understood the resulting risks. Children
must never play with the appliance. Children must
never clean the appliance or perform user mainte-
nance unless they are supervised.
Material losses
!
◦ The user should protect the appliance and its
tap against frost.
◦ When the appliance is filled with water, never
disconnect it from the power supply if it is in an
unheated room.
Material losses
!
◦ Ensure that the power cable does not come into
contact with the appliance or its supply lines.
Material losses
!
◦ Never place the appliance on the floor to oper-
ate.
◦ Never store objects below or near the appliance.
Material losses
!
Never subject the appliance to water pressure. The
tap outlet has a vent function. Scale build-up can
block the outlet and subject the appliance to pres-
sure.
» Never seal the tap outlet.
» Only use special aerators for non-pressurised
water heaters.
» Never extend the tap outlet with a hose.
» Never use pull-out spray taps.
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