Safety Instructions; For Your Safety - Viessmann VITODENS Operating Instructions Manual

Safety instructions

For your safety

Please follow these safety instructions closely to
prevent accidents and material losses.
Safety instructions explained
Danger
This symbol warns against the risk of injury.
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Please note
This symbol warns against the risk of material
losses and environmental pollution.
Target group
These operating instructions are intended for heating
system users.
This appliance can also be operated by children 8
years and older, as well as by individuals with reduced
physical, sensory or mental faculties or those lacking
in experience and knowledge, provided such individu-
als are being supervised or have been instructed in the
safe use of this appliance and any risks arising from it.
Appliance connection
■ The appliance may only be connected and commis-
sioned by authorised contractors.
Only operate the appliance with suitable fuels.
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Observe the specified electrical connection require-
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ments.
■ Modifications to the existing installation may only be
carried out by authorised contractors.
Work on the appliance
■ All settings and work on the appliance must be car-
ried out as specified in these operating instructions.
Further work on the appliance may only be carried
out by authorised contractors.
■ Never open the appliance.
■ Never remove casings.
■ Never change or remove attachments or fitted
accessories.
Never open or retighten pipe connections.
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Damage to the appliance
Danger
Damaged equipment poses a safety hazard.
Check the appliance for external damage. Never
start up a damaged appliance.
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Note
Details identified by the word "Note" contain additional
information.
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Please note
Supervise children in the proximity of the appli-
ance.
Never permit children to play with the appli-
■
ance.
■ Cleaning and maintenance must not be car-
ried out by unsupervised children.
Danger
Incorrectly executed work on the heating system
can lead to life threatening accidents.
Work on gas installations must only be carried
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out by a registered gas fitter.
■ Work on electrical equipment must only be
carried out by a qualified electrician.
Danger
Hot surfaces can cause burns.
Never open the appliance.
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Never touch the hot surfaces of uninsulated
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pipes, fittings or flue pipes.