3.7 Hazards and safety precautions during installing
Safety hazard: electrical power
Danger
Where or in what situations does the
hazard arise?
Preventive action
Risk of electric shock
from live parts
Under covers
Under the control panel
Along the mains power lead
Work on the electrical system
must only be performed by quali‐
fied electricians from an author‐
ized service company
Professional working
Before removing the covers:
Switch off all connections to the
power supply
Take protective measures at ev‐
ery power switch to ensure that
the power cannot be switched on
again.
Make sure that the appliance is
de-energized
Ensure that all electrical connections
are in perfect condition and fixed se‐
curely before putting the appliance
into use
On the appliance and on adja‐
cent metal parts
On the appliance and on adja‐
cent metallic accessories
Before preparing the appliance for
use, make sure that the appliance,
including all metallic accessories, is
connected to an equipotential bond‐
ing system.
Risk of electric shock
from incorrect water
connection
In the entire work area, as soon as
the water pipe bursts or starts leak‐
ing
Use a permanent connection
Make sure that the water pres‐
sure of the water supply is com‐
patible with the pressure speci‐
fied on the appliance
Use suitable pipes that com‐
ply with EN 61770
Safety hazard: gas
Danger
Where or in what situations does the
hazard arise?
Preventive action
Risk of explosion from
gas
If gas pipes are leaking
If the gas tap is opened before
the gas has been connected fully
If the appliance is moved
Install gas shutoff device close to
appliance
For table-top units on a wheeled
platform and with a flexible connec‐
tion pipe:
In order to secure the appliance
in place, make sure that the re‐
taining device which restricts the
range of movement of the plat‐
form plus appliance is connected.
Never move appliance during use
Connection of the gas supply must
be entrusted solely to qualified gas
engineers from an authorized instal‐
lation company
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