Boiler Installation Sequence; Transporting The Appliance - Vaillant ecoTEC SERIES Instructions For Installation And Servicing

4 Boiler installation sequence

4 Boiler installation sequence
4.1

Transporting the appliance

Caution!
With regards to the Manual Handling
Operations, 1992 Regulations, the following lift
operation exceeds the recommended weight for
a one man lift.
General recommendations when handling
Clear the route before attempting the lift. Ensure safe
lifting techniques are used – keep back straight – bend
using legs. Keep load as close to body as possible. Do
not twist – reposition feet instead. If 2 persons
performing lift, ensure co-ordinated movements during
lift. Avoid upper body/top heavy bending - do not lean
forward/sideways. Recommend wear suitable cut
resistant gloves with good grip to protect against sharp
edges and ensure good grip. Always use assistance if
required.
Removal of carton from delivery van
Recommend 2 person lift or 1 person with use of sack
truck. If 1 person is performing lift, straddle the load, tilt
and place carton into position on truck. Recommend
secure appliance onto truck with suitable straps. Ensure
safe lifting techniques are used – keep back straight –
bend using legs. Keep load as close to body as possible.
If 2 persons performing lift, ensure co-ordinated move-
ments during lift. Always use assistance if required.
Carriage of carton from point of delivery to point of
installation – ground floor.
Recommend 2 person lift or 1 person with use of sack
truck. If 1 person is performing lift, straddle the load, tilt
and place carton into position on truck. Recommend
secure appliance onto truck with suitable straps. Ensure
safe lifting techniques are used – keep back straight –
bend using legs. Keep load as close to body as possible.
If 2 persons performing lift, ensure co-ordinated move-
ments during lift. Clear the route before attempting the
lift. If removing boiler from truck straddle the load and
tilt forwards to facilitate secure grip. Ensure safe lifting
techniques are used – keep back straight – bend using
legs. Do not twist – reposition feet instead. Take care to
avoid trip hazards, slippery or wet surfaces and when
climbing steps and stairs. Always use assistance if
required.
Carriage of carton from point of delivery to point of
installation – first or higher floor, cellar.
Recommend 2-person lift or 1 person with use of sack
truck. If 1 person is performing lift, straddle the load, tilt
and place carton into position on truck. Recommend
secure appliance onto truck with suitable straps. Ensure
safe lifting techniques are used – keep back straight –
bend using legs. Keep load as close to body as possible.
If 2 persons performing lift, ensure co-ordinated
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movements during lift. Avoid upper body/top heavy
bending - do not lean forward/sideways. Clear the route
before attempting the lift. If removing boiler from truck
straddle the load and tilt forwards to facilitate secure
grip. Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back
straight – bend using legs. Do not twist – reposition feet
instead. Take care to avoid trip hazards, slippery or wet
surfaces and when climbing steps and stairs. Always use
assistance if required.
Carriage of carton from point of delivery to point of
installation – roofspace.
Recommend 2-person lift. Ensure co-ordinated move-
ments during lift. Avoid upper body/top heavy bending -
do not lean forward/sideways. Clear the route before
attempting the lift. Take care to avoid trip hazards, slip-
pery or wet surfaces and when climbing steps and
stairs. When transferring appliance into roofspace, rec-
ommend 1 person to be in roofspace to receive the
appliance and other person to be below to pass up and
support appliance. Ensure safe lifting techniques are
used – keep back straight – bend using legs. Keep load
as close to body as possible. Always use assistance if
required. It is assumed safe access, flooring and ade-
quate lighting are provided in the roof space. It is rec-
ommended a risk assessment of the roof space area be
carried out before moving the appliance into the area to
take into account access, stability of flooring, lighting
and other factors, and appropriate measures taken.
Unpacking of appliance from carton.
Recommend 2 persons unpack appliance from carton.
Always keep working area clear. Recommend cut base
end of carton and open carton flaps, then tilt boiler for-
wards from its side onto its base and remove carton by
sliding up over the boiler. Ensure safe lifting techniques
are used – keep back straight – bend using legs. Keep
load as close to body as possible. Always use assistance
if required. Dispose of packaging in a responsible man-
ner. Recommend wear suitable cut resistant gloves with
good grip to protect against sharp edges and ensure
good grip when handling appliance outside packaging.
Positioning of Appliance for Final Installation –
no obstructions.
This appliance is deemed to be a one person lift when
removed from the carton. Fit bracket securely onto wall
before lifting appliance into position. Obtain firm grip on
front and sides of appliance, lift upwards, ensure stable
balance achieved and lift upwards to position in place on
bracket. Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep
back straight – bend using legs - when lifting load from
floor level. Do not twist – reposition feet instead. Keep
boiler as close as possible to body throughout lift to
minimise strain on back. Ensure co-ordinated move-
ments to ensure equal spread of weight of load. Always
use assistance if required. Recommend wear suitable
cut resistant gloves with good grip to protect against
sharp edges and ensure good grip when handling appliance.
Instructions for installation and servicing ecoTEC 839592_12