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Installation instructions geoTHERM 0020051574_04
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Safety instructions and regulations
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Safety instructions and regulations
2.1
Safety and warning information
The appliance may only be installed by a competent person
approved at the time by the Health and Safety Executive.
We accept no liability for any damage caused by failure to
observe these instructions.
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When installing the geoTHERM heat pump, observe the
general safety and warning information that may appear
before an action.
2.1.1
Classification of warnings
The following danger signs and signal words are used to
classify the warning notes in accordance with the severity
of the possible danger:
Danger sign
Signal word
Explanation
a
Danger!
Immediate danger to life
or
risk of severe personal
injury
e
Danger!
Danger of death from
electric shock
a
Warning!
Danger of slight
personal injury
b
Caution!
Risk of material or envi-
ronmental damage
2.1 Meaning of danger signs and signal words
2.1.2 Structure of warnings
Warning signs are identified by an upper and lower separat-
ing 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 dan-
ger.
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Measures for averting the danger
2.2 Intended
use
Vaillant geoTHERM heat pumps are state-of-the-art units
which are designed in accordance with recognised safety
regulations. Nevertheless, there is a risk of death or serious
injury to the operator or others or of damage to the units
and other property in the event of improper use or use for
which they are not intended.
This unit is not intended for use by persons (including chil-
dren) with physical, sensory or mental impairments or who
have inadequate experience and/or knowledge, unless they
are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or
have been given instructions by this person regarding the
operation of the unit.
Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play
with the unit.
Vaillant geoTHERM heat pumps are intended exclusively for
domestic use.
The units are intended for use as heating units for closed
wall and underfloor heating systems, for DHW loading and
for optional external cooling.
The units are intended for operation on a power supply net-
work that has a specific minimum network impedance Z
min
at the interconnection point (household connection)
(
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Ch. 14
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Any other use, or use beyond that specified, shall be con-
sidered improper use. Any direct commercial or industrial
use is also deemed as improper. The manufacturer/supplier
is not liable for any damage resulting from improper use.
The user alone bears the risk.
Intended use includes the following:
– observance of accompanying operating, installation and
maintenance instructions for Vaillant products as well as
for other parts and components of the system
– installing and fitting the boiler in accordance with the
boiler and system approval
– compliance with all inspection and maintenance condi-
tions listed in the instructions.
Improper use of any kind is prohibited!
2.3
General safety instructions
The heat pump must only be installed by a qualified compe-
tent person. The competent person is also responsible for
complying with the existing directives, regulations and
guidelines.
Observe the following safety instructions and regulations
when installing the --geoTHERM heat pump:
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Carefully read through these installation instructions
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Carry out the activities that are described in these instal-
lation instructions.
Preventing explosions and burns
The brine fluid ethanol is extremely flammable, both as liq-
uid and steam. A potentially explosive combination of
steam/air may accumulate.
