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0020077989_04 auroTHERM exclusive Installation and maintenance instructions
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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 Vaillant
auroTHERM VTK
auroTHERM VTK
tube collectors are used
for solar heating support and for solar-
supported domestic hot water generation.
The collectors must only…
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Be installed vertically. Horizontal installa-
tion is not permitted.
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Be operated with Vaillant ready-mixed
solar fluid (Tyfocor LS).
–
Be combined with components (fastening,
connections, etc.) and installation compon-
ents that are supplied by Vaillant.
Installation of the collector in or on a vehicle
is not permissible and is considered im-
proper. Units that are not classed as vehicles
are those that are installed in a fixed and
permanent location (known as "fixed
installation").
Intended use includes the following:
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observance of accompanying operating,
installation and maintenance instructions
for the product and any other system com-
ponents
–
installing and setting up the product in ac-
cordance with the product and system ap-
proval
–
compliance with all inspection and main-
tenance conditions listed in the instruc-
tions.
Intended use also covers installation in ac-
cordance with the IP code.
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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Set-up
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Dismantling
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Installation
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Start-up
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Inspection and maintenance
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Repair
–
Decommissioning
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Proceed in accordance with current tech-
nology.
1.3.2 Risk of death due to falling collectors
▶
Sufficiently secure all collectors from fall-
ing.
1.3.3 Risk of death caused by inadequate
fastening
The products may fall if they are not suf-
ficiently secured to the roof. Observe the
following information in order to install the
products securely:
▶
Only install the products on a roof that has
adequate load-bearing capacity. Ensure
that a structural engineer has confirmed
the load-bearing capacity of the roof.
