Safety Instructions And Recommendations; Safety Instructions; Fire Hazard; Risk Of Intoxication - Potterton NXR3i Installation And Service Manual

2 Safety instructions and recommendations

2.1 Safety instructions

For a proper operating of the boiler, follow carefully the
instructions.
Only qualified professionals are authorised to work on the
appliance and the installation.
Incorrect use or unauthorised modifications to the
installation or the equipment itself invalidate any right to
claim.
2.1.1

Fire hazard

It is forbidden to store inflammable products and materials
in the boiler room or close to the boiler, even temporarily.
If you smell gas, do not use a naked flame, do not smoke,
do not operate electrical contacts or switches (doorbell,
lights, motor, lift, etc.):
2.1.2

Risk of intoxication

Do not obstruct the air inlets in the room (even partially).
If you smell flue gases:
2.1.3

Risk of being burnt

Depending on the settings of the appliance:
- The temperature of the flue gas conduits may exceed 60°C.
- The temperature of the radiators may reach 95°C.
- The temperature of the domestic hot water may reach 65°C.
2.1.4

Risk of damage

Do not stock chloride or fluoride compounds close to the
appliance.
Install the appliance in frost-free premises.

2.2 Recommendations

Check regularly that the installation contains water and is
pressurised.
Keep the appliance accessible at all times.
Avoid draining the installation.
The appliance should be on Summer or Antrifreeze mode rather
than switched off to guarantee the following functions:
- Anti blocking of pumps.
- Frost protection.
- Protection against corrosion on domestic hot water tanks fitted
with a titanium anode.
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Before any work, switch off the mains supply to the
appliance.
Keep to the polarity shown on the terminals: phase (L),
neutral (N) and earth
Keep children away from the boiler.
1. Shut off the gas supply.
2. Open the windows.
3. Extinguish all flames.
4. Evacuate the premises.
5. Contact a qualified professional.
6. Inform the gas supplier.
1. Switch the appliance off.
2. Open the windows.
3. Evacuate the premises.
4. Contact a qualified professional.
Do not neglect to service the appliance: Contact a qualified
professional or take out a maintenance contract for the
annual servicing of the appliance.
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