Safety 1
0020200969_04 Installation manual
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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
The air/flue pipes described here are con-
structed using state-of-the-art technology in
accordance with the recognised safety rules
and regulations. Nevertheless, there is still a
risk of injury or death to the system operator
or others or of damage to the products and
other property in the event of improper use or
use for which the products are not intended.
The air/flue pipes mentioned in these instruc-
tions must only be used in conjunction with
the product types mentioned in these instruc-
tions.
Any other use that is not specified in these
instructions, or use beyond that specified in
this document, shall be considered improper
use.
Intended use includes the following:
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observance of accompanying operating,
installation and servicing instructions for all
system components
–
installing and fitting the product in accord-
ance with the product and system approval
–
compliance with all inspection and main-
tenance conditions listed in the instruc-
tions.
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:
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Installation
–
Disassembly
–
Installation
–
Start-up
–
Maintenance
–
Repair
–
Decommissioning
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Observe all instructions that are included
with the product.
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Proceed in accordance with the current
state of technology.
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Observe all applicable directives, stand-
ards, laws and other regulations.
1.3.2 Risk of poisoning due to escaping
flue gas
Improperly installed flue gas pipes may cause
flue gas to escape.
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Before starting up the product, check that
the whole air/flue pipe is securely fastened
and leak-tight.
The flue gas pipe may become damaged by
unforeseeable external influences.
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As part of the annual maintenance, inspect
the flue gas installation in terms of:
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external faults such as brittleness and
damage
–
safe pipe connections and secure
fastenings
1.3.3 Risk of death from escaping flue
gas
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Ensure that all inspection and measure-
ment openings in the air/flue pipe that are
within the building and can be opened are
always closed for start-up and during oper-
ation.
Flue gas may escape from leaking pipes or
damaged seals. Mineral-oil-based greases
can damage the seals.
