Safety; Safety And Warning Information; Classification Of Warnings; Intended Use - Vaillant auroTHERM VFK 145/2 H Installation Manual

2 Safety

2 Safety
2.1

Safety and warning information

> When assembling the flat collector, 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 following warning signs and signal words are used
to classify the warning notices in accordance with the
severity of the possible danger.
Warning sign Signal word Explanation
a
Danger!
e
Danger!
a
Warning!
b
Caution!
Table 2.1 Meanings of the warning signs and signal words
2.1.2 Structure of warnings
Warning signs are identified by an upper and lower sepa-
rating 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 risk
4
Immediate danger to life
or danger of severe per-
sonal injury
Risk of death from elec-
tric shock
Risk of slight personal
injury
Risk of material or envi-
ronmental damage
2.2

Intended use

The Vaillant auroTHERM flat collectors are built and
designed according to accepted safety rules and regula-
tions.
Nevertheless, there is still a risk of injury or death to the
user or others or of damage to the unit and other prop-
erty in the event of improper use or use for which it is
not intended.
The unit is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction con-
cerning use of the unit by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play
with the unit.
Vaillant auroTHERM flat collectors are used for heating
support and for solar hot water generation.
The flat collectors may only be operated with Vaillant
ready-mixed solar fluid. Passing heating water or hot
water directly through the flat collectors is not permit-
ted.
Any other use or extended use is considered to be
improper. The manufacturer/supplier is not liable for any
resulting damage. The user alone bears this risk.
Intended use also includes observance of the installation
manual and all other applicable documents, as well as
adherence to the maintenance and inspection condi-
tions.
2.3

General safety instructions

> Please note the following before and/or during the
installation:
Avoid risk of death from falls and falling objects
> Observe the national regulations for working at
heights.
> Wear the Vaillant safety belt.
> Cordon off the areas in the fall zone below the work-
ing position so that persons cannot be injured by fall-
ing objects.
> Identify the working position, e.g. by signs conforming
to the applicable national regulations.
Avoid danger of burning and scalding
When exposed to solar irradiation, the inside of the col-
lectors can reach 200 °C.
> Remove the sun protection film installed at the fac-
tory only after the solar energy system has been
started up.
> Do not perform assembly or maintenance work under
direct sunlight.
> Cover the flat collectors before starting work.
> Preferably work during the morning.
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