Vaillant ecoTEC plus 612, Instructions For Installation And Servicing

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Instructions for installation and servicing ecoTEC
front and sides of appliance, lift upwards, onto worktop if
practicable. Ensure stable balance achieved and lift
upwards to drop into place onto bracket. If 2 persons
positioning onto bracket obtain firm grip at front and
sides/base of boiler. Ensure coordinated movements dur-
ing 2 person lifts to ensure equal spread of weight of
load. If 1 person positioning onto bracket recommend
obtain firm grip supporting base of boiler. Ensure safe
lifting techniques are used – keep back straight – bend
using legs - when lifting load from floor level. Do not
twist – reposition feet instead. Keep boiler as close as
possible to body throughout lift to minimise strain on
back. Always use assistance if required. Recommend
wear suitable cut resistant gloves with good grip to pro-
tect against sharp edges and ensure good grip when
handling appliance.
Positioning of Appliance for Final Installation – in
roof space restricting installation.
This appliance is deemed to be a one person lift when
removed from the carton. Obtain firm grip on front and
sides of appliance, lift upwards, ensure stable balance
achieved and lift upwards to drop into place onto brack-
et. If 2 persons positioning onto bracket obtain firm grip
at front and sides/base of boiler. Ensure co-ordinated
movements during 2 person lifts to ensure equal spread
of weight of load. If 1 person positioning onto bracket
recommend obtain firm grip supporting base of boiler.
Ensure safe lifting techniques are used - keep back
straight – bend using legs - when lifting load from floor
level. Do not twist – reposition feet instead. Keep boiler
as close as possible to body throughout lift to minimise
strain on back. Always use assistance if required.
Recommend wear suitable cut resistant gloves with good
grip to protect against sharp edges and ensure good
grip when handling appliance. It is recommended a risk
assessment of the roof space area be carried out before
moving the appliance into the area to take into account
access, stability of flooring, lighting and other factors,
and appropriate measures taken.
4.2 Required minimum distances/assembly clear-
ances
min
min 5
min 5
min 500**
min 180
165/246*
Fig. 4.1 Distances during installation (dimensions in mm)
The boiler should be mounted on a flat and vertical area
of wall of sufficient area for the boiler plus the required
clearances for installation and servicing (fig. 4.1). These
are shown on the installation template supplied with the
boiler and are:
– 5 mm either side of the boiler
– 180 mm below the boiler
– 165 mm* above the boiler when utilising the 100 mm
outside diameter flue
– 246 mm* above the boiler when utilising the 125 mm
outside diameter flue
– 500 mm in front of the boiler to enable easy access
for servicing (may be provided by an opening door)
Note
If the boiler is to be fitted in a timber framed
building, it should be fitted in accordance with
British Gas publication DM2 ‘Guide for gas
installations in timber framed housing’.
4.2.1 Select position for boiler
Refer to section 3.4 ‘Installation site’ for information
regarding the appliance location. In general the boiler
must be positioned such that:
• There is adequate space around the boiler for service
and maintenance
• The boiler can be correctly flued, i.e. the flue terminal
position is located in accordance with these instruc-
tions and the air/flue duct can be installed in accord-
ance with the flue installation instructions supplied.
• All necessary pipework can be connected, including
the pressure relief valve and condensate drain.
4.2.2 Unpack the boiler
To unpack the boiler, cut both plastic carton straps, open
box and lift out the polystyrene top packing. Lift the
cardboard box upwards.
4 Boiler installation sequence