Important Information Regarding Propane-Fired Boilers - Vaillant ecoTEC plus VUI Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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Safety
Only IE: The installation must comply with the current Ver-
sion of I.S.813 "Domestic Gas Installations" and the current
Building Regulations.
The current ETCI Regulations for installing electrical equip-
ment must also be observed.
Installation and settings
In the following cases, the boiler must be operated only
with the front casing fitted and closed and with a com-
pletely installed air/flue gas duct:
– for commissioning,
– for test purposes,
– for continuous operation.
Otherwise, under unfavourable operating conditions, injury,
death or material damage may occur.
For test purposes only, such as gas flow pressure testing,
the boiler may be operated with the front casing removed
for short durations ONLY but must have a completely
installed air/flue gas duct.
What to do if you smell gas
Installation errors, damage, tampering with the unit, unau-
thorised installation sites or the like can cause gas to
escape and result in a risk of poisoning and explosion. If
there is a smell of gas in the building, proceed as follows:
> Avoid rooms that smell of gas.
> If possible, open doors and windows fully and ensure air
is circulating.
> Avoid the use of naked flames (e.g. lighters, matches).
> Do not smoke.
> Do not use any electrical switches, plugs, doorbells, tele-
phones or other communication systems in the building.
> Close the gas meter isolator device or the main isolator
device.
> If possible, close the gas stop cock on the unit.
> Warn the occupants in the building by knocking or call-
ing.
> Leave the building.
> If you can actually hear gas leaking, leave the building
immediately and ensure that no third parties enter the
building.
> Alert the police and fire brigade when you are outside
the building.
> Use a telephone outside the building to inform the gas
supply company or National Grid Transco 0800 111999.
What to do if you smell exhaust fumes
Installation errors, damage, tampering with the unit, unau-
thorised installation sites or similar can cause flue gas to
escape and result in a risk of poisoning. If there is a smell of
exhaust fumes in the building, proceed as follows:
> If possible, open doors and windows fully and ensure
adequate ventilation.
> Switch the boiler off.
> Check the flue gas route in the boiler and the flue gas
pipes.
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Material damage caused by corrosion
To prevent corrosion on the boiler and also on the air/flue
gas duct, note the following:
> Do not use sprays, solvents, chlorinated cleaning agents,
paint, adhesives or similar substances in the vicinity of
the boiler.
Under unfavourable circumstances, these substances may
cause corrosion.
Material damage due to improper use and/or
unsuitable tools
The use of unsuitable tools or improper use thereof may
cause damage, such as gas or water leaks.
> When tightening or loosening threaded connections,
always use suitable open-end spanners, but do not use
pipe wrenches, extensions, etc.
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Important information regarding
propane-fired boilers
Bleeding the liquid gas tank when installing the system:
> Before installing the boiler, make sure that the gas tank
has been bled.
The liquid gas supplier is responsible for proper ventilation
of the tank. Ignition problems can result if the tank is not
bled properly.
> In such cases, first contact the person in charge of filling
the tank.
> Also observe the information on conversion to liquid gas
in (¬ section 10.12) of this manual.
Using the correct gas group
Using the wrong gas group may cause a fault shutdown on
the boiler. Furthermore, ignition and combustion noise may
occur in the boiler.
> Only use propane gas G31.
Affixing the tank sticker
Affix the enclosed tank sticker (propane quality) to the tank
where it will be clearly visible, or on the cylinder cabinet
near the filler nozzle if possible.
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