General Safety Instructions - Bosch Worcester 2000 GC2000iW C Series User Instructions

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General safety instructions

H Notices for the target group
These operating instructions are intended for the
heating system operator.
All instructions must be observed. Failure to comply
with instructions may result in material damage and
personal injury, including danger to life.
▶ Read and retain the operating instructions (heat
source, heating controller, etc.) prior to operation.
▶ Observe the safety instructions and warnings.
H Determined use
The product may only be used for the heating of boiler
water and for DHW heating.
Any other use is considered inappropriate. We assume
no liability for damage occurring due to non-permitted
use.
H If you smell gas
A gas leak could potentially cause an explosion. If you
smell gas, observe the following rules:
▶ Prevent flames or sparks:
– Do not smoke, use a lighter or strike matches.
– Do not operate any electrical switches or unplug
any equipment.
– Do not use the telephone or ring doorbells.
▶ Turn off the gas at the meter or regulator.
▶ Open windows and doors.
▶ Warn your neighbours and leave the building.
▶ Prevent anyone from entering the building.
▶ Move well away from the building: call the National
Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.
▶ L.P.G. boilers: Call the supplier's number on the
side of the gas tank.
H Danger to life from poisoning by flue gas
There is a danger to life from escaping flue gas.
▶ Never modify any parts through which flue gas is
routed.
If flues are damaged or leaking, or if you smell flue gas,
observe the following rules.
▶ Switch off the heat source.
▶ Open doors and windows
▶ Warn your neighbours and leave the building
immediately.
▶ Prevent third parties from entering the building.
▶ Notify an approved contractor.
▶ Have any defects rectified.
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H Danger to life from carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas, which
arises during the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels
such as oil, gas or solid fuels.
Dangers arise, if carbon monoxide escapes from the
heating system due to a fault or a leak and collects
unnoticed in enclosed spaces.
You can neither see, taste nor smell carbon monoxide.
To avoid danger from carbon monoxide:
▶ Have the heating system inspected and serviced
regularly by an approved contractor.
▶ Use a CO detector, which gives an alarm in good
time if CO escapes.
▶ If you suspect a CO leak:
– Warn your neighbours and leave the building
immediately.
– Call an approved contractor.
– Have any defects rectified.
H Inspection, cleaning and maintenance
The user is responsible for ensuring the heating
system is safe and environmentally compatible.
Non-existent or improper inspection, cleaning and
maintenance may result in personal injury, including
danger to life or material damage.
We recommend that you enter into a contract covering
an annual inspection and responsive cleaning and
maintenance with an approved contractor.
▶ Have work carried out only by an approved
contractor.
▶ Have the heating system inspected by an approved
contractor at least once a year.
▶ Have any required cleaning or maintenance work
carried out immediately.
▶ Have any defects in the heating system remedied
immediately, independent of the annual inspection.
H Fittings and modification
Only a competent engineer can remove the appliance
case and carry out any work, in accordance with the
relevant Installation Regulations.
Any misuse or unauthorised modifications to the
appliance, flue or associated accessories and heating
system will invalidate the guarantee.
▶ Do not modify the appliance or flue system in any
way.
Worcester, Bosch Group accepts no liability arising
from any such actions. This does not affect your
statutory rights.
Worcester 2000 – 6 721 814 552 (2019/09)