General Information; Safety Instructions; Other Symbols In This Documentation; Units Of Measurement - STIEBEL ELTRON DHB 18 STi Operating And Installation

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general information

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1. General information
The chapters "Special Information" and "Operation" are intended
for both the user and qualified contractors.
The chapter "Installation" is intended for qualified contractors.
Note
Read these instructions carefully before using the appli-
ance and retain them for future reference.
Pass on the instructions to any new user where appro-
priate.
1.1

Safety instructions

1.1.1 Structure of safety instructions
KEYWORD Type of risk
!
Here, possible consequences are listed that may result
from failure to observe the safety instructions.
f Steps to prevent the risk are listed. f
1.1.2 Symbols, type of risk
Symbol Type of risk
Injury
!
Electrocution
Burns
(burns, scalding)
1.1.3 Keywords
KeYworD Meaning
DANGER Failure to observe this information will result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING Failure to observe this information may result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION Failure to observe this information may result in non-seri-
ous or minor injury.
1.2

Other symbols in this documentation

Note
General information is identified by the adjacent symbol.
f Read these texts carefully. f
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Symbol Meaning
Material losses
!
(appliance damage, consequential losses and environmen-
tal pollution)
Appliance disposal
f This symbol indicates that you have to do something. The ac- f
tion you need to take is described step by step.
1.3

Units of measurement

Note
All measurements are given in mm unless stated oth-
erwise.
2.

Safety

2.1

Intended use

The appliance is intended for heating domestic hot water and can
supply one or more draw-off points.
This appliance is intended for domestic use. It can be used safely
by untrained persons. The appliance can also be used in a non-do-
mestic environment, e.g. in a small business, as long as it is used
in the same way.
Any other use beyond that described shall be deemed inappropri-
ate. Observation of these instructions and of instructions for any
accessories used is also part of the correct use of this appliance.
2.2

General safety instructions

CAUTION Burns
During operation, the tap can reach temperatures in ex-
cess of 55 °C.
There is a risk of scalding at outlet temperatures in ex-
cess of 43 °C.
WARNING Injury
!
The appliance may be used by children aged 8 and older
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or a lack of experience and know-how, pro-
vided that they are supervised or they have been in-
structed on how to use the appliance safely and have
understood the resulting risks. Children must never play
with the appliance. Children must never clean the ap-
pliance or perform user maintenance unless they are
supervised.
Material losses
!
The user should protect the appliance and its tap against
frost.
2.3

Test symbols

See type plate on the appliance.
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