General Safety Guidelines; Workers' Health And Safety; Personal Protective Equipment - Viessmann Vitocal 100-A Assembly And Servicing Instructions

• All the work must be executed by skilled and qualified personnel, competent on the existing regulations
in different countries.
• The appliance may be used by children at least 8 years old and by persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or without experience or the necessary knowledge as long as they are supervised
or after they themselves have received instructions on the safe use of the appliance and understand the
relevant dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. The cleaning and maintenance which the
user is expected to carry out on the unit cannot be done by children without supervision.

4 GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES

Before beginning to operate on ACT units, the operator has to perfectly know and have read and understood
the information in this manual.
It is strictly forbidden to remove and/or to tamper with any safety device.
Children or unassisted disabled persons are not allowed to use the appliance.
Do not touch the appliance when barefoot or parts of the body are wet or damp.
Do not step on, sit down on and/or place any type of object on the appliance.
Do not spray or pour water directly on the unit.
Do not dispose of, abandon or leave within reach of children packaging materials (cardboard,
staples, plastic bags, etc.) as they may represent a hazard.
Any routine or extraordinary maintenance operation shall be carried out when the inertial
tank is discharged and disconnected from the plant.
Maintenance personnel must receive suitable training for the performance of their tasks in
safety.
Operators must know how to use personal protective equipment and the accident-prevention
rules of national and international laws and regulations.

4.1 WORKERS' HEALTH AND SAFETY

We recall that the European Union has issued some directives regarding the safety and health of workers,
including: 89/391/EEC, 89/686/EEC, 89/655/EEC, 86/188/EEC and 77/576/EEC which every employer is
obliged to follow and have followed. We observe therefore that:
Do not tamper with or replace parts of the unit without the specific consent of the manufacturer.
The manufacturer shall have no responsibility whatsoever in case of unauthorised operations.
Using components, consumables or spare parts that do not correspond to those recommended
by the manufacturer and/or listed in this manual may be dangerous for the operators and/or
damage the unit.
The operator's workplace has to be kept clean, tidy and clear of objects that may hinder free
movement. Appropriate lighting of the work place shall be provided so as to allow the operator
to carry out the required operations safely. Poor or excessive lighting can cause risks.
Ensure that work places are always adequately ventilated and that the extraction systems are
working, in good condition and in compliance with the requirements of the laws in force.

4.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

When operating and maintaining the ACT units, it is necessary to use the following personal protective
equipment:
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