Safety; Safety And Warning Information; Classification Of Warnings; Structure Of Warnings - Vaillant ecoTEC plus SERIES Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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Safety

2 Safety
2.1

Safety and warning information

> When installing the ecoTEC plus, take account of the
general safety instructions and the warning notes that
appear before all of the actions.
2.1.1

Classification of warnings

The warning notes are classified in accordance with the
severity of the possible danger using the following warning
signs and signal words:
Warning Signal
sign word
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Danger!
e
Danger!
a
Warning.
b
Caution.
2.1 Classification of warnings
2.1.2

Structure of warnings

Warning signs are identified by an upper and lower separat-
ing line. and are laid out according to the following basic
principle:
a Signal word!
Type and source of danger!
Explanation of the type and source of danger
> Measures for averting the danger
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Explanation
Immediate danger to life or
risk of severe personal
injury
Risk of death from electric
shock
Risk of minor personal injury
Risk of material or environ-
mental damage
2.2

Intended use

The Vaillant ecoTEC plus boilers are state-of-the-art units
which have been constructed in accordance with recognised
safety regulations. Nevertheless, there is still a risk of injury
or death to the operator or others or of damage to the
boiler and other property in the event of improper use or
use for which it is not intended.
This boiler is not designed to be used by persons (including
children) with limited mental and sensory capabilities or by
persons who do not have enough experience and/or knowl-
edge, unless they are supervised by a person who is respon-
sible for their safety or they have been instructed by him/
her about how to use the boiler.
Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the boiler.
The boiler is intended as a heater for closed hot water/cen-
tral heating installations and for hot water generation.
The use of the ecoTEC plus in vehicles, such as mobile
homes and caravans, is not classed as intended use. Units
that are not classed as vehicles are those that are installed
in a fixed and permanent location and that do not have any
wheels (fixed installation).
Any other use, or use beyond that specified, shall be con-
sidered as improper use. Any direct commercial or indus-
trial use is also deemed to be improper.
The manufacturer or supplier is not liable for any damage
resulting from such use. The user alone bears the risk.
Intended use includes the following:
– observance of accompanying operating, installation and
maintenance instructions for Vaillant products as well as
for other parts and components of the system
– installing and fitting the appliance in accordance with the
boiler and system approval
– complying with all of the inspection and maintenance
conditions listed in the instructions.
Caution.
Any improper use is forbidden.
2.3

Basic safety instructions

> Observe the following safety instructions at all times.
European installation directive
Installation and maintenance of the appliance should only
be undertaken by a competent person (referred to in these
instructions as "competent person" or "skilled trade com-
pany" and thereby indicating male and female persons)
approved at the time by the Health and Safety executive
and in accordance with the gas safety (installation and use)
regulations 1998. The existing regulations, rules and guide-
lines must be observed when doing so. The competent per-
son is also responsible for inspection, maintenance and
repairs to the unit, as well as alterations to the gas volume
setting.
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