Safety Instructions - Viessmann VITOPLEX 100 Service Instructions Manual

Safety instructions

Safety instructions
Please follow these safety instructions closely to prevent accidents and mate-
rial losses.
Safety instructions explained
Danger
This symbol warns against the
risk of injury.
!
Please note
This symbol warns against the
risk of material losses and envi-
ronmental pollution.
Note
Details identified by the word "Note" con-
tain additional information.
Target group
These instructions are exclusively inten-
ded for qualified contractors.
■ Work on gas installations must only be
carried out by a registered gas fitter.
■ Work on electrical equipment must
only be carried out by a qualified elec-
trician.
■ The system must be commissioned by
the system installer or a qualified per-
son authorised by the installer.
Regulations
Observe the following when working on
this system:
■ Statutory regulations regarding the
prevention of accidents
■ Statutory regulations regarding envi-
ronmental protection
■ Codes of practice of the relevant trade
associations
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■ All current safety regulations as
defined by DIN, EN, DVGW, TRGI,
TRF, VDE and all locally applicable
standards
■ Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regu-
lations
– the appropriate Building Regulation
either the Building regulations, the
Building Regulation (Scotland), Build-
ing Regulations (Northern Ireland),
– the Water Fittings Regulation or
Water Bylaws in Scotland,
– the current I.E.E. Wiring Regula-
tions.
If you smell gas
Danger
Escaping gas can lead to explo-
sions which may result in serious
injury.
■ Do not smoke. Prevent naked
flames and sparks. Do not
switch lights or electrical appli-
ances on or off.
■ Close the gas shut-off valve.
■ Open windows and doors.
■ Evacuate any people from the
danger zone.
■ Notify your gas or electricity
supply utility from outside the
building.
■ Shut off the electricity supply to
the building from a safe place
(outside the building).