Safety; Safety And Warning Information; Classification Of Warnings; Structure Of Warnings - Vaillant ecoTEC plus Operating Instructions Manual

2 Safety

2 Safety
2.1

Safety and warning information

> When operating your boiler, take account of the
general safety instructions and the warning notes
that appear before each action.
2.1.1

Classification of warnings

The warning notes are classified in accordance with the
severity of the possible danger using the following
warning signs and signal words:
Warning Signal
signs word
a
Danger!
e
Danger!
a
Warning!
b
Caution!
Tab. 2.1 Meaning of danger signs and signal words
2.1.2

Structure of warnings

Warning signs are identified by an upper and lower
separating line and are laid out according to the
following basic principle:
a
Signal word!
Type and source of danger!
Explanation of the type and source of danger
> Measures for averting the danger
4
Explanation
Immediate danger
to life or risk of severe
personal injury
Danger of death from
electric shock
Risk of minor personal
injury
Risk of material or
environmental damage
2.2

Intended Use

The Vaillant ecoTEC plus boiler is a state-of-the-art
appliance which has been constructed in accordance
with recognised safety regulations. Nevertheless, there
is still a risk of injury or death to the operator or others
or of damage to the boiler and other property in the
event of improper use or use for which it is not intended.
The Vaillant ecoTEC plus boiler mentioned in these
instructions must only be installed and operated in
conjunction with the accessories mentioned in the
corresponding installation instructions Air/exhaust gas
pipework (¬ section 1.1).
This boiler is not intended for use by persons (including
children) having limited physical, sensory or mental
capacities or who have inadequate experience and/or
knowledge, unless supervised by a person responsible
for their safety or who has been given instructions by
them as to how to operate the boiler. Children must be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
boiler. The boiler is intended as a heater for closed hot
water/central heating systems and for hot water
production. Any other or additional use will be deemed
as not in accordance with intended use. The
manufacturer or supplier is not liable for any damage
resulting from such use. The user alone bears the risk.
Intended use also includes observance of the operating
and installation instructions and the inspection/
maintenance conditions.
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