Explanation Of Symbols And Safety Instructions; Explanation Of Symbols; General Safety Instructions - Worcester Greenstar 8000 Life Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Explanation of symbols and safety instructions

1 Explanation of symbols and safety instructions
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Explanation of symbols

Warnings
In warnings, signal words at the beginning of a warning are used to
indicate the type and seriousness of the ensuing risk if measures for
minimizing danger are not taken.
The following signal words are defined and can be used in this document:
DANGER
DANGER indicates that severe or life-threatening personal injury will
occur.
WARNING
WARNING indicates that severe to life-threatening personal injury may
occur.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates that minor to medium personal injury may occur.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates that material damage may occur.
Important information
The info symbol indicates important information where there is no risk to
people or property.
Additional symbols
Symbol Meaning
▶ a step in an action sequence

a reference to a related part in the document
• a list entry
– a list entry (second level)
Table 1
1.2

General safety instructions

H Please read these instructions carefully before
starting installation.
• These instructions are applicable to the Worcester
appliance model(s) stated on the front cover of this
manual only and must not be used with any other
make or model of appliance.
• These instructions apply in the UK and Ireland only
and must be followed except for any statutory
obligations.
• This appliance must be installed by a competent
registered gas engineer, such as a Gas Safe
registered engineer including a British Gas
engineer. Failure to install correctly could lead to
prosecution.
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• If you are in any doubt, contact the Worcester,
Bosch Group help line
(0330 123 3366).
• Distance learning and training courses are available
from Worcester.
• The BENCHMARK Commissioning Checklist can be
found on page 92 of this Installation manual.
H Notices for the target group
These installation instructions are intended for gas,
plumbing, heating and electrical contractors. All
instructions must be observed. Failure to comply with
instructions may result in material damage and
personal injury, including danger to life.
▶ Read the installation, service and commissioning
instructions (heat source, heating controller,
pumps, etc.) before installation.
▶ Observe the safety instructions and warnings.
▶ Follow national and regional regulations, technical
regulations and guidelines.
▶ Record all work carried out.
H Intended use
The appliance may only be used for heating water or
domestic hot water in domestic properties.
▶ Observe the details on the data plate and the
specifications (installation manual) to ensure
correct use of this appliance.
▶ Worcester Bosch offer flue gas systems which are
suitable for use with the appliance. It is the
responsibility of the installer of the flue to ensure
this flue gas system operates correctly and in a safe
manner.
H If you smell gas
A gas leak could potentially cause an explosion. If you
smell gas, observe the following rules:
▶ Prevent flames or sparks:
– Do not smoke, use a lighter or strike matches.
– Do not operate any electrical switches or unplug
any equipment.
– Do not use the telephone or ring doorbells.
▶ Turn off the gas at the meter or regulator.
▶ Open windows and doors.
▶ Warn your neighbours and leave the building.
▶ Prevent anyone from entering the building.
▶ Move well away from the building: call the National
Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.
▶ L.P.G. boilers: Call the supplier's number on the
side of the gas tank.
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