Viessmann VITOTROL 100 Operating Instructions Manual page 2

Safety instructions
For your safety
Please follow these safety instructions closely to
prevent accidents and material losses.
Safety instructions explained
Danger
This symbol warns against the risk of injury.
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Please note
This symbol warns against the risk of material
losses and environmental pollution.
Note
Details identified by the word "Note" contain additional
information.
Target group
These operating instructions are designed for heating
system users.
This appliance can also be operated by children 8
years and older, as well as by individuals with reduced
physical, sensory or mental faculties or those lacking
in experience and knowledge, provided such individu-
als are being supervised or have been instructed in the
safe use of this appliance and any risks arising from it.
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Please note
Supervise children in the proximity of the appli-
ance.
Never permit children to play with the appli-
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ance.
Cleaning and maintenance must not be car-
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ried out by unsupervised children.
Connecting the appliance
Connection and commissioning of the appliance may
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only be carried out by authorised contractors.
Only operate the appliance with suitable fuels.
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Adhere to the electrical connection requirements.
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Modifications to the existing installation may only be
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carried out by authorised contractors.
Danger
Incorrectly executed work on the heating system
can lead to life threatening accidents.
Work on gas installations must only be carried
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out by a registered gas fitter.
Work on electrical equipment must only be
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carried out by a qualified electrician.
Working on the appliance
When adjusting settings and carrying out work on the
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appliance always follow the guidelines in these oper-
ating instructions.
Additional work on the appliance may only be carried
out by authorised contractors.
Never open the appliance.
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Never remove the cladding.
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Never remove or change additional parts or installed
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accessories.
Never open or retighten pipe connections.
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Danger
Hot surfaces can cause burns.
Never open the appliance.
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Never touch the hot surfaces of uninsulated
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pipes, fittings or flue pipes.
If you smell gas
Danger
Escaping gas can lead to explosions which may
result in serious injury.
Do not smoke. Prevent naked flames and
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sparks. Do not switch lights or electrical appli-
ances on or off.
Close the gas shut-off valve.
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Open windows and doors.
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Evacuate any people from the danger zone.
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Notify your gas and power supply utility and
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your local heating contractor from outside the
building.
Have the power supply to the building shut off
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from a safe place (outside the building).
If you smell flue gas
Danger
Flue gas can lead to life threatening poisoning.
Shut down the heating system.
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Ventilate the installation site.
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Close all doors in the living space.
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Emergency contact
If you smell gas or detect a gas leak call the National
Gas Emergency service on 0800 111 999. Notify your
gas or electricity supplier and your heating contractor.
Shut off the electricity supply to the building from a
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safe place (outside the building).
In case of fire
Danger
Fire presents a risk of burns and explosion.
Shut down the heating system.
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Close the shut-off valves in the fuel supply
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lines.
Use a tested fire extinguisher, class ABC.
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