Vaillant ecoTEC VU Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual page 14

4 Installation
> 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 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 move-
ments 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 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 movements 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, slippery or wet
surfaces and climbing steps and stairs.
> When transferring appliance into roofspace,
recommend 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 adequate
lighting are provided in the roof space.
> It is recommended 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.
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Unpacking of appliance from carton.
> Recommend 2 persons unpack appliance from carton.
> Always keep working area clear.
> Recommend straps and open carton flaps, then remove
items from the top including the polystyrene packing 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 manner.
> 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.
> If appliance weight is over 25 kg always use 2 persons to
move where practical.
> 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 movements 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.
Positioning of Appliance for Final Installation –
above worktop, foreseeable obstructions etc.
> If appliance weight is over 25 kg always use 2 persons to
move where practical.
> Fit bracket securely onto wall before lifting appliance
into position.
> Obtain firm grip on front and sides of appliance, lift
upwards, onto worktop if practicable.
> Ensure stable balance achieved and lift upwards to
position in place on bracket.
> If 2 persons positioning onto bracket obtain firm grip at
front and sides/base of boiler.
> Ensure coordinated movements during 2 person lifts to
ensure equal spread of weight of load.
> 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.
> Avoid upper body/top heavy bending - do not lean
forward/sideways.
Installation and maintenance instructions ecoTEC 0020173113_01