Safety; Classification Of Action-Related Warnings; Intended Use; General Safety Information - Vaillant electronicVED plus Operating And Installation Instructions

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2 Safety

2 Safety
2.1

Classification of action-related warnings

The action-related warnings are classified in accordance
with the severity of the possible danger using the follow-
ing warning signs and signal words:
Warning
Signal word
symbol
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Danger!
e
Danger!
a
Warning.
b
Caution.
Tab. 2.1 Meaning of warning symbols and signal words
2.2

Intended use

Vaillant electronicVED plus electric instantaneous water
heaters have been constructed using state-of-the-art
technology in accordance with the recognised safety
rules and regulations. Nevertheless, there is still a risk of
death or serious injury to the user or others or of dam-
age to the unit and other property in the event of
improper use or use for which the unit is not intended.
This unit is not designed to be used by persons (includ-
ing children) with limited physical, mental or sensory
capabilities or by persons who do not have enough expe-
rience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by
a person who is responsible for their safety or have
been instructed by him/her about how to use the unit.
Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the unit.
Vaillant electronicVED plus electric instantaneous water
heaters must only be used to heat up drinking water.
Vaillant electronicVED plus electric instantaneous water
heaters are suitable for use only in an enclosed, frost-
free room in a domestic environment. Vaillant electron-
icVED plus electric instantaneous water heaters are not
suitable for use in secondary returns.
Any other use that is not specified in these instructions,
or use beyond that specified in this document shall be
considered improper use. Any direct commercial or
industrial use is also deemed to be improper. The manu-
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Explanation
Imminent 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
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facturer/supplier is not liable for any damage resulting
from such use. In this case, the user alone bears the risk.
Intended use includes the following:
– observance of the accompanying operating, instal-
lation and maintenance instructions for the Vaillant
product and any other parts and components of
the system
– compliance with all inspection and maintenance
conditions listed in the instructions.
Caution!
Improper use of any kind is prohibited.
2.3

General safety information

Installation, start-up, maintenance and repair
All work involved in the installation, initial start-up, main-
tenance and repair of the electronicVED plus electric
instantaneous water heater must only be carried out by
an approved heating specialist company, who also
assumes the responsibility for installing the unit prop-
erly and commissioning it for the first time. The
electronicVED plus electric instantaneous water heater
must be installed in strict compliance with these installa-
tion instructions.
Risk of death from electric shock from live lines and
connections!
During all work on the open unit, particularly on electri-
cal lines and connections, there is a risk of death from
electric shock.
> Do not carry out any work on the unit yourself.
> Inform your heating specialist company if your
electronicVED plus is not working correctly.
Risk of death from electric shock from live lines and
connections!
The drinking water used must demonstrate resistance
greater than or equal to 900 ohm at 15 °C. Otherwise
the unit must not be used.
> Before installing the unit, ask the competent person
at your local water company to inform you about the
water resistance and conductivity.
> Consult your competent person if you have any doubt
as to the requirements for water quality.
Risk of being scalded by hot water!
The outlet temperatures at the draw-off points can be
up to 60 °C.
> When using an electronicVED plus electric instantane-
ous water heater, be aware of the risk of scalding
from high outlet temperatures.
> Set your electronicVED plus to a maximum of 43 °C if
you want to be protected from scalding.
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