For Your Safety - Viessmann Vitotronic 100 Operating Instructions Manual

Vitotronic 100, GC1B Operating

For your Safety

CAUTION
Follow these safety instructions closely to avoid the risk
of injury and damage to property.
H Operation
Before operating the boiler, make sure you fully
understand its method of operation. Your heating
contractor should always perform the initial start-up
and explain the system. Any warranty is null and void
if these instructions are not followed.
H Flue gas smell
- Deactivate heating equipment.
- Open windows and doors.
- Inform your heating contractor.
H Working on the equipment
All personnel working on the equipment or the heating
system must have the proper qualifications and hold
all necessary licenses. Ensure main power to
equipment, heating system, and all external controls
has been deactivated. Close main gas supply valve.
Take precautions in all instances to avoid accidental
activation of power during service work.
H Dangerous conditions
- Deactivate main power immediately.
- Close gas supply valve.
H Maintenance and cleaning
Regular inspection and service by a qualified heating
contractor is important to the performance of the boiler.
Neglected maintenance impacts on warranty; regular
inspection ensures clean, environmentally friendly and
efficient operation. We recommend a maintenance
contract with a qualified heating contractor.
H Technical Data Manual
- Installation Instruction and Service Instructions
- Operating Instructions and User's Information Manual
Additional applicable literature:
- Accessory manuals
If you smell gas
H Don't smoke! Don't use naked flames or cause sparks
(e.g. by switching lights or electrical appliances on
and off)
H Open windows and doors
H Close the gas shut-off valve
H Inform your heating engineers/service contractors from
outside the building
H Observe the safety regulations of your gas supply
company (see gas meter) and those of your heating
engineers (see start-up or installation report).
In emergencies
H Immediately switch off the power supply, e.g. at the
separate fuse or power supply disconnect switch
(unless there is a smell of gas).
H Close the shut-off valves in the oil pipes or close the
gas shut-off valve, whichever applicable.
H Use suitable extinguishers in the event of fire.
Installation of additional components
The installation of additional components which have not
been tested together with the boiler can adversely affect
the function and performance of the boiler.
Our warranty does not cover and we accept no liability
for damage attributable to the installation of such
components.
Boiler room conditions
H Do not use a room in which the air is polluted by
halogenated hydro-carbons (e.g. as contained in
aerosols, paints, solvents and cleaning agents)
H Do not use a room subject to high levels of dust
H Do not use a room subject to permanently high humidity
H The room should be frost-protected
H Max. ambient temperature 95°F (35°C).
H Provide good ventilation and do not close or obstruct
vents (if installed).
Safety
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