1 Safety
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Installation and maintenance instructions ecoTEC plus 0020134823_04
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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
There is a risk of injury or death to the user or
others, or of damage to the product and other
property in the event of improper use or use
for which it is not intended.
The product is intended as a heat generator
for closed heating installations and for hot
water generation.
Depending on the gas-fired boiler type, the
products referred to in these instructions
must only be installed and operated in con-
junction with the air/flue pipe accessories lis-
ted in the other applicable documents.
Intended use includes the following:
–
observance of accompanying operating,
installation and servicing instructions for
the product and any other system compon-
ents
–
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.
Intended use also covers installation in ac-
cordance with the IP class.
Any other use that is not specified in these
instructions, or use beyond that specified in
this document shall be considered improper
use. Any direct commercial or industrial use
is also deemed to be improper.
Caution.
Improper use of any kind is prohibited.
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
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Installation
–
Start-up
–
Maintenance
–
Repair
–
Decommissioning
1.3.2 Risk of death due to blocked or
leaking flue gas routes
Installation errors, damage, tampering, unau-
thorised installation sites or similar can cause
flue gas to escape and result in a risk of pois-
oning.
What to do if you smell flue gas in the prop-
erty:
▶
Open all accessible doors and windows
fully to provide ventilation.
▶
Switch off the product.
▶
Check the flue gas routes in the product
and the flue gas diversions.
1.3.3 Risk of poisoning and burns caused
by escaping hot flue gases
▶
Only operate the product if the air/flue pipe
has been completely installed.
▶
With the exception of short periods for
testing purposes, only operate the product
when the front casing is installed and
closed.
1.3.4 Risk of death due to explosive and
flammable materials
▶
Do not use or store explosive or flammable
materials (e.g. petrol, paper, paint) in the
installation room of the product.