Riello RTC-80 Series Installation, Operation And Service Manual page 5

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NOTICE!
− The installation must comply with all applicable national,
state/provincial, and local codes, rules, and regulations.
− The operator is responsible for the operational safety and
regulatory compliance of the heating system.
− In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the appliance
must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
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DANGER: Risk of personal injury or death from flue gas poi-
soning!
− Do not install a thermostatic flue gas damper downstream
of the draft hood.
− Do not tamper with, remove, or attempt to repair a blocked
vent switch.
− When replacing the blocked vent switch, install the new
part in the original location.
− A blocked vent switch tripping more than once indicates a
problem with the venting system or chimney which must
be repaired immediately.
− Ensure none of the vent pipes and chimneys are damaged
or blocked.
− Connect only one appliance to each venting system or
chimney.
− The venting system must not feed into or route through an-
other air extraction duct.
− The venting system must be inspected annually. All parts
that show any signs of damage or corrosion must be re-
placed.
− Never close off or reduce the size of the combustion air
openings.
− The boiler must not be operated until any obstructions
have been removed.
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DANGER: Risk of personal injury or death from explosion!
− Work on gas components may only be carried out by a
trained and certified installer or service company.
− Appliance installation, the connection of gas and vent pip-
ing, initial commissioning, electrical connections and ser-
vice and maintenance must only be carried out by a trained
and certified installer or service company.
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DANGER: Risk of personal injury or death from fire!
− Do not use flammable or combustible material in the boiler
room.
− It is recommended not to store any items within 16 inches
(415mm) of the appliance.
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CAUTION: Appliance damage from contaminated combustion
air!
− Keep the combustion air free of corrosive substances, e.g.
halogenated hydrocarbons from painting operations or
beauty salons.
− Keep combustion air free from dust and lint, e.g. from
laundry or agricultural operations.
− If clean room air is not available, fresh outdoor combustion
air must be provided.
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DANGER: Risk of personal injury or death from electric shock!
− Before removing the front panel, disconnect the heating
system from the electrical power supply by shutting off
the emergency shutoff switch or the heating system circuit
breaker.
− It is not enough to switch off the control panel. Power to
the panel must be disconnected! Ensure that the power is
not restored unintentionally by following proper lock out/
tag out procedures.
− Only qualified electricians are permitted to carry out elec-
trical work.
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DANGER: Safety devices!
− Never shut off safety valves!
− Hot water may escape from the safety valve at any time
when the appliance is running.
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DANGER: Risk of personal injury or death after a flood!
− Do not attempt to operate an appliance if any part of it has
been under water.
− An appliance that was subject to flooding must be re-
placed.
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NOTICE!
− Upon completion of the installation, these instructions
should be handed to the owner and operator of the ap-
pliance.
− The installer must instruct the owner and operator on the
functionality of the components and the proper operation
of the boiler and the heating system.
− The boiler must be serviced annually including the burner,
ignition system and pilot, the entire venting system, and
the combustion air supply. All parts that show any signs of
damage or corrosion must be replaced.
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