Safety; Intended Use; General Safety Information - Vaillant VWL Series Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety

1.1

Intended use

There is 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.
This product is a system component for
controlling the heating circuits and domestic
hot water generation in conjunction with a
heat pump using a system control.
Intended use includes the following:
– observance of the operating instructions
included for the product and any other
installation components
– compliance with all inspection and
maintenance conditions listed in the
instructions.
The product is intended exclusively for
domestic use.
The intended use only allows for these
product combinations:
Outdoor unit
VWL ..5/6 A ..
This product can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of
the product in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children must not play with
the product. Cleaning and user maintenance
work must not be carried out by children
unless they are supervised.
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.
Caution.
Improper use of any kind is prohibited.
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Indoor unit
VIH QW 190/6...
VWZ MEH 97/6
1.2

General safety information

1.2.1 Danger caused by improper
operation
Improper operation may present a danger to
you and others, and cause material damage.
▶ Carefully read the enclosed instructions
and all other applicable documents,
particularly the "Safety" section and the
warnings.
▶ Only carry out the activities for which
instructions are provided in these
operating instructions.
1.2.2 Risk of death due to changes to the
product or the product environment
▶ Never remove, bridge or block the safety
devices.
▶ Do not tamper with any of the safety
devices.
▶ Do not damage or remove any tamper-
proof seals on components.
▶ Do not make any changes:
– The product itself
– The water and electricity supply lines
– to the expansion relief valve
– to the drain pipework
– to constructional conditions that may
affect the operational reliability of the
product
1.2.3 Risk of injury and material damage
due to maintenance and repairs
carried out incorrectly or not carried
out at all
▶ Never attempt to carry out maintenance
work or repairs on your product yourself.
▶ Faults and damage should be immediately
rectified by a competent person.
▶ Adhere to the maintenance intervals
specified.
1.2.4 Risk of material damage caused by
frost
▶ Ensure that the heating installation
always remains in operation during
freezing conditions and that all rooms are
sufficiently heated.
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