Operating instructions

3Instructions for use ecoTEC / 838402-05
1.2 Symbols used in this manual
Please observe the safety instructions in this operating
manual for the operation of the appliance.
d
Danger
Immediate risk of serious injury or death.
a
Caution
Potentially dangerous situations for the prod-
uct and environment.
h
Note
Useful information and instructions.
• Symbol for a necessary task
1.3 CE marking
The purpose of CE marking is to certify that the boiler
complies with the requirements of the directives cover-
ing gasfired appliances (Council directive 90/396/EEC)
and electromagnetic compatibility (Council directive
89/336/EEC). These appliances also comply with the re-
quirements of the directive on operating efficiency
(Council directive 92/42/EEC).
Note!
Vaillant Ltd. support the Benchmark initiative.
At the rear of the installation manual you will
find the Benchmark gas boiler commissioning
checklist. It is very important that this is com-
pleted correctly at the time of instal lation and
commissioning.
1.4 Data badge
The type plate of the Vaillant ecoTEC is attached at the
factory to the bottom of the appliance.
2 Safety
2.1 Setup and adjustments
Installation and adjustment of the boiler as well as serv-
ice, maintenance and repair of the boiler may only be
carried out by a competent person in accordance with
the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
(In the U.K. “CORGI”. Registered installers undertake the
work to a safe and satisfactory standard). If the boiler is
installed in a compartment do not obstruct any purpose
provided ventilation openings, and do not use the com-
partment for storage purposes.
2.2 What to do in an emergency
d
Danger
Smell of gas. Risk of poisoning and explosion
due to a malfunction
If you smell gas or suspect a gas leak:
• Do not switch lights on or off.
• Do not use any other electrical switches.
• Do not use a telephone in the hazardous area.
• Do not use naked flames, such as matches or ciga-
rette lighters.
• Do not smoke.
• Turn off the gas supply at the gas meter.
• Open the windows and doors.
• Warn other residents.
• Get out of the house.
• Consult your gas supplier, service agent or other com-
petent person.
2.3 Safety instructions
Always observe the following safety instructions and
regulations.
d
Danger
Inflammable mixtures of gas and air may ex-
plode.
Do not use or store explosive or easily flamma-
ble substances such as petrol or paint in the
same room as the appliance.
d
Danger
Risk of poisoning and explosion due to a mal-
function.
Never put the safety devices out of operation
or tamper with them so as to impair their func-
tion.
2.4 Modifications in and around the boiler
No modifications may be made to the following items:
- The boiler
- The gas, water and electrical supply
- The flue system
Notes on these instructions 1
Safety 2