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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 signs 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 product is intended as a heat generator
for closed heating installations and for hot
water generation.
Depending on the unit type, the products
referred to in these instructions must only be
installed and operated in conjunction with the
air/flue pipe accessories listed in the other
applicable documents.
The use of the product in vehicles, such as
mobile homes and caravans, is not classed
as intended use. Units that are not classed
as vehicles are those that are installed in
a fixed and permanent location (known as
"fixed installation").
Intended use includes the following:
– observance of accompanying operating,
installation and servicing instructions for
the product and any other system compon-
ents
– installing and fitting the product in accord-
ance with the product and system approval
0020261188_00 ecoTEC plus Installation and maintenance instructions
– 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 in-
structions, or use beyond that specified in this
document shall be considered improper use.
Any direct use in industrial or commercial
processes is also deemed to be improper.
Caution.
Improper use of any kind is prohibited.
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
▶ Observe all instructions that are included
with the product.
▶ Proceed in accordance with current tech-
nology.
▶ Observe all applicable directives, stand-
ards, laws and other regulations.
1.3.2 Risk of death from escaping gas
What to do if you smell gas in the building:
▶ Avoid rooms that smell of gas.
▶ If possible, open doors and windows fully
and ensure adequate ventilation.
▶ Do not use naked flames (e.g. lighters,
matches).
▶ Do not smoke.
▶ Do not use any electrical switches, mains
plugs, doorbells, telephones or other com-
munication systems in the building.
▶ Close the emergency control valve or the
main isolator.
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