General Safety Instructions; Recommendations - Potterton 36 Installation And Service Manual

1 Safety
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General safety instructions

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Recommendations

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Danger
This boiler can be used by children aged 8 years and above and
by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge when they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the safe use of the device
and understand the resulting risks. Children must not be allowed
to play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must
not be carried out by children without supervision.
Danger
If you smell gas:
1. Do not use a naked flame, do not smoke, do not operate elec­
trical contacts or switches (doorbell, light, motor, lift, etc.).
2. Shut off gas supply.
3. Open the windows.
4. Trace possible leaks and seal them immediately.
5. If the gas leak is before the gas meter, contact the supplier
6. Telephone the National Gas Emergency Service on:- 0800
111 999.
Danger
If you smell flue gases:
1. Switch off the boiler.
2. Open the windows.
3. Trace possible leaks and seal them immediately.
Warning
Do not touch the flue gas pipes. Depending on the boiler settings,
the temperature of the flue gas pipes may exceed 60
Warning
Do not touch the radiators for long periods. Depending on the boil­
er settings, the temperature of the radiators may exceed 60
Warning
Take precautions with the domestic hot water. Depending on the
boiler settings, the domestic hot water temperature may exceed
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65 C.
Danger
Before any work, switch off the mains supply to the boiler.
Caution
After maintenance or repair work, check the entire heating installa­
tion to ensure that there are no leaks.
Warning
Installation and maintenance of the boiler must be carried out by a
qualified installer in accordance with local and national regula­
tions.
Warning
If the mains lead is damaged, it must be replaced by the original
manufacturer, the manufacturer's dealer or another suitably skilled
person to prevent hazardous situations from arising.
Warning
Always disconnect the mains supply and close the main gas tap
when working on the boiler.
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