Vaillant Air/Flue Gas System, Installation Manual

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Safety 2
0020058722_04 Air/flue gas system Installation manual
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2 Safety
2.1 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
2.2 Required personnel qualifications
These instructions are intended for the competent person.
2.2.1 Authorised competent person
The installation, assembly and removal, start-up, mainten-
ance, repair and decommissioning of Vaillant products and
accessories must only be carried out by authorised compet-
ent persons.
Note
Each competent person is qualified for specific
activities on the basis of their training. They must
only work on units if they have the required quali-
fication.
When working on the units, the competent persons must
observe all applicable directives, standards, laws and other
regulations.
2.3 General safety information
2.3.1 Informing the responsible departments
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Before installing the flue pipe, inform the local gas supply
company and the district master chimney sweep.
2.3.2 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 flue
pipe is securely fastened and sealed.
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
system in terms of:
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external faults such as brittleness and damage
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safe pipe connections and secure fastenings
2.3.3 Risk of death from leaks in the flue gas
route
Flue gas may escape from leaking pipes or damaged seals.
Mineral-oil-based greases can damage the seals.
▶ Transport the pipes to the installation site only in the ori-
ginal packaging.
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If the temperature is lower than 0 °C, warm the pipes
before beginning installation.
▶ When installing the flue gas installation, use only flue
pipes of the same material.
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Do not install any damaged pipes.
▶ When connecting, always slide the pipes into the sleeve
until they reach a stop.
▶ Shorten the flue pipes to the suitable lengths at right
angles along their smooth side.
5mm
15°
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File off sharp burrs and chamfer the ends of the pipes be-
fore assembling them so that the seals are not damaged,
and dispose of the shavings.
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Never use mineral-oil-based grease for the installation.
▶ Only 130 mm diameter systems: if necessary, only use
water to facilitate installation.
▶ Only 160 mm diameter and 200 mm diameter systems:
Use the lubricant supplied to facilitate installation.