Intended Use; Rules And Regulations - Vaillant VR 66 Installation Instructions Manual

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2.1.5
Danger of scalding due to the hot water!
∙ There is a danger of scalding at the hot water draw-off points
if the hot water temperatures are higher than 60°C. Young
children and elderly persons are particularly at risk, even at
lower temperatures.
∙ Select the temperature so that nobody is at risk.
∙ Explain to the user how to select the best temperature taking
into account the risk of scalding and the risk of legionella.
2.1.6
Danger due to improper use
Nonprofessional work on the product can cause damage to the
installation and as a consequence even personal injury.
∙ Only work on the product if you are a competent person.
2.1.7
Risk of material damage by additives in the
heating water
Frost and corrosion protection agents can cause changes to seals,
noise during heating mode and may lead to other consequential
damage.
∙ Do not use any unsuitable frost or corrosion protection agents.
2.1.8
Risk of material damage caused by 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 opened spanners, but do not use pipe wrenches,
extensions, etc.
2.1.9
Risk of structural damages by escaping water
Incorrect installation can cause leakages.
∙ Make sure there are no stresses in the hydraulic lines.
∙ Correctly position the seals.
2.2

Intended use

The product is a state-of-the-art product which has been
constructed in accordance with recognised safety regulations.
Nevertheless, there is still a risk of injury or death to the user
or others or of damage to the product and other property in the
event of improper use or use for which it is not intended.
The product is intended as a heating appliance for sealed
central heating installations (heating / cooling and hot water) to
consume a minimum of energy to optimize the energy bill.
Intended use includes the following:
- observing the included operating, installation and
maintenance instructions for this product and any other parts
and components of the system
- installing and fi tting the product in accordance with the
product and system approval
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- complying with all of the inspection and maintenance
conditions listed in the instructions.
It will be necessary to install the unit in a location where it will not
be exposed to moisture or water splashes. Observe the electrical
protection (EP) contained in the technical data.
Any other use than the use described in the instructions at hand
or any use extending the described use is not intended.
Any direct commercial or industrial use is also deemed to be
improper.
2.3

Rules and regulations

2.3.1
Statutory requirements
Installation of this appliance falls within the scope of the Building
Regulations 2010 (Part G). This requires that the installation
of an unvented system should be notifi ed to the local authority
Building Control Department and the work must be carried out by
a competent person as defi ned in the approved document G3.
Where no British Standards exists, materials and equipment
should be fi t for their purpose and of suitable quality and
workmanship.
The installation of this control unit must be carried out by a
competent person approved at the time by the Health and
Safety Executive and in accordance with the rules in force in the
countries of destination.
Manufacturer's instructions must not be taken as overriding
statutory requirements.
During the installation and activation of the control unit, the
decrees, directives, technical regulations, standards and clauses
hereafter must be complied with in the versions that are currently
in force.
- IEC 60730-2-9 Automatic electrical controls for household and
similar use: Particular requirements for temperature sensing
controls
- IEC 60730-1 Automatic electrical controls for household and
similar use: Common requirements
- IEC 60335-1 Specifi cation for safety of household and similar
electrical appliances
- Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment (2002/95/
EC)
- Regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation,
Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH, No.
1907/2006)
In GB, the installation of the control unit must comply with the
requirements of the current issue of BS6798 and be carried out
by a competent person approved at the time by the Health and
Safety Executive and as described in the following regulations:
- The manufacturer's instructions supplied.
- The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations.
- The appropriate Building Regulations (UK), The Building
Regulations (Scotland), The Building Regulations (Northern
Ireland).
- The Water Supply (water fi ttings) Regulations 1999 and water
byelaws 2000, Scotland.
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