Safety; Intended Use; Qualification; General Safety Information - Vaillant ecoTEC plus VU Series Operating Instructions Manual

1 Safety

1.1 Intended use

The product is intended as a
heat generator for sealed heat-
ing installations and for do-
mestic hot water generation.
Intended use also includes the
following:
– Using the product while ob-
serving the operating instruc-
tions included for the product
and any other installation
components
– Observing all inspection and
maintenance intervals listed in
the instructions
Any other use that is not spe-
cified in these instructions, or
use beyond that specified in this
document, shall be considered
improper use.
Improper use of any kind is
prohibited.

1.2 Qualification

▶ Employ only a qualified com-
petent person to install, con-
vert and set the product.
As the end user, you may carry
out all of the work that is de-
scribed in these instructions.
Exception: This product can be
used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of
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experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning
use of the product in a safe way
and understand the hazards in-
volved. Children must not play
with the product. Cleaning and
user maintenance work must
not be carried out by children
unless they are supervised.
Work that is described in other
instructions must only be car-
ried out by persons who meet
the requirements described
therein.
1.3 General safety
information
The following sections convey
important safety information. It
is essential to read and observe
this information in order to pre-
vent risk of death, risk of injury,
material damage or environ-
mental damage.
1.3.1 Gas
If you smell gas:
▶ Avoid rooms that smell of
gas.
▶ If possible, open doors and
windows fully and ensure
adequate ventilation.
▶ Do not use naked flames (e.g.
lighters, matches).
▶ Do not smoke.
▶ Do not use any electrical
switches, mains plugs, door-
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