Safety; Action-Related Warnings; Intended Use; General Safety Information - Vaillant electronicVED lite Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety

1.1

Action-related warnings

Classification of action-related warnings
The action-related warnings are classified in
accordance with the severity of the possible
danger using the following warning symbols
and signal words:
Warning symbols and signal words
Danger!
Imminent danger to life or risk of
severe personal injury
Danger!
Risk of death from electric shock
Warning.
Risk of minor personal injury
Caution.
Risk of material or environmental
damage
1.2

Intended use

There is a risk of injury or death to the user or
others, or of damage to the product and other
property in the event of improper use or use
for which it is not intended.
The products are designed for heating up
water at a draw-off point. They are compat-
ible with a sink, a basin or a shower. The
products can be used in open or sealed sys-
tems.
– observance of accompanying operating,
installation and maintenance instructions
for the product and any other system com-
ponents
– installing and setting up the product in ac-
cordance with the product and system ap-
proval
– compliance with all inspection and main-
tenance conditions listed in the instruc-
tions.
Intended use also covers installation in ac-
cordance with the IP code.
Any other use that is not specified in these
instructions, or use beyond that specified in
this document, shall be considered improper
use. Any direct commercial or industrial use
is also deemed to be improper.
Caution.
Improper use of any kind is prohibited.
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1.3

General safety information

1.3.1 Risk caused by inadequate
qualifications
The following work must only be carried out
by competent persons who are sufficiently
qualified to do so:
– Set-up
– Dismantling
– Installation
– Start-up
– Inspection and maintenance
– Repair
– Decommissioning
▶ Proceed in accordance with current tech-
nology.
1.3.2 Risk of death due to lack of safety
devices
The basic diagrams included in this docu-
ment do not show all safety devices required
for correct installation.
▶ Install the necessary safety devices in the
installation.
▶ Observe the applicable national and inter-
national laws, standards and directives.
1.3.3 Risk of death from electric shock
There is a risk of death from electric shock if
you touch live components.
Before commencing work on the product:
▶ Unplug the mains plug.
▶ Or disconnect the product from the power
supply by switching off all power supplies
(electrical partition with a contact gap of at
least 3 mm, e.g. fuse or circuit breaker).
▶ Secure against being switched back on
again.
▶ Check that there is no voltage.
1.3.4 Risk of death from electric shock
from live lines and connections
The potable water that is used must demon-
strate a specific resistance of ≥ 900 Ω cm at
15 °C. Otherwise, the product must not be
used.
▶ Before installing the unit, ask your water
company to inform you about the water
resistance and conductivity.
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