Carbon Monoxide - Viessmann Vitoflex 300-RF Service And Maintenance Instructions

Vitoflex 300-RF Service & Maintenance

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission strongly
recommends the installation of carbon monoxide detectors
in buildings in which wood-burning equipment is installed.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas, which
may be produced during incomplete combustion of fuel
and/or when the flame does not receive an adequate
supply of combustion air. Carbon monoxide can cause
severe personal injury or loss of life.
Therefore, carbon monoxide detectors that are in
compliance with a nationally recognized standard
(e.g. ANSI/UL 2034-2002, CSA 6.19-01) should be
installed and maintained in buildings that contain
wood-burning equipment.
Note: Viessmann does not test any detectors and makes
no representation regarding any brand or type of
detector.
For safe operation
We recommend that you frequently:
- Check for debris which could obstruct the flow of
flue gases. The vent or chimney must not be blocked.
A blocked or partially blocked vent or
chimney can cause flue gases to leak into the
structure. Flue gases leaking into the house can
cause injury or death. Blocked or partially blocked
chimneys must have the blockage removed by a
qualified heating contractor.
- Check pressure gage for correct system (water)
pressure. Check for water on the floor from the
discharge pipe of the pressure relief valve or any
other pipe, pipe joint, valve or air vent.
- Check for moisture, water, or appearance of rust
on the flue gas pipes, their joints as well as vent
dampers, or side wall vent terminals (if so equipped).
- Ensure that nothing is obstructing the flow of
combustion and ventilation air and no chemicals,
garbage, gasoline, combustible materials, flammable
vapors and liquids are stored (not even temporarily)
in the vicinity of the boiler.
- DO NOT allow unsupervised children near the boiler.
Service/inspection of the boiler and the system must be
performed on a regular basis. Maintenance, service and
cleaning are specified in the section "Maintenance".
Before the heating season begins, it is recommended that
the boiler be serviced by a qualified heating contractor.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, service or maintenance
can cause flue products to flow into living space. Flue
products contain poisonous carbon monoxide gas, which
can cause nausea or asphyxiation resulting in severe
personal injury or loss of life.
WARNING
The operator/ultimate owner is required to have the heating
boiler and controls checked, as a minimum once per year,
by the original installer or by a competent heating
contractor familiar with the equipment. Defects must
be corrected immediately.
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