Vaillant ecoTEC plus SERIES, Instructions For Installation And Servicing

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Installation and Servicing ecoTEC plus
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1.4 General information
Thank you for choosing a Vaillant boiler. The
information given in this booklet will enable you to
obtain the best performance from your boiler.
The Benchmark logbook should be completed by the
installer and/or commissioning engineer and handed to
the user.
1.4.1 Gas category
The boiler is supplied factory set for use on Natural
Gas (G20). The ecoTEC plus boilers can be field
adjusted for use on LPG (propane G31), see section
7 for instructions or contact Vaillant Service, 0870
6060 777.
1.4.2 Gas safety (installation and use) regulations
In your own interests and that of safety, it is the Law
that ALL gas appliances are installed by a competent
person in accordance with the current issue of the
above regulations.
1.4.3 Gas testing and certification
The boiler is tested and certificated for safety and
performance. It is, therefore, important that no
alteration is made to the boiler.
1.4 4 Control of substances hazardous to health
Under Section 6 of The Health and Safety at Work Act
1974, we are required to provide information on
substances hazardous to health.
The adhesives and sealants used in this appliance are
cured and give no known hazard in this state.
1.4.5 Insulation pads
These can cause irritation to skin, eyes and the
respiratory tract.
If you have a history of skin complaint you may be
susceptible to irritation. High dust levels are usual only
if the material is broken.
Normal handling should not cause discomfort, but
follow normal good hygiene and wash your hands
before eating, drinking or going to the lavatory.
If you do suffer irritation to the eyes or severe
irritation to the skin seek medical attention.
1.4.6 Spare parts
Only original Vaillant spare parts may be used.
1.4.7 Manual handling guidance
During the appliance installation and the replacement
of the heat exchanger it will be necessary to employ
caution and assistance whilst lifting as the appliance
or component exceeds the recommended weight for a
one man lift.
In certain situations it may be required to use a
mechanical handling aid.
Take care to avoid trip hazards, slippery or wet
surfaces.
Danger
Smell of gas. Risk of poisoning and explosion
due to a malfunction
1.4.8 Gas leak or fault
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
cigarette 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
competent person.
1.4.9 Clearances
If fixtures are positioned close to the boiler, space
must be left as shown in fig 4.1. Enough space must
also be left in front of the boiler to allow for servicing.
1.4.10 Sheet metal parts
This boiler contains metal parts (components) and care
should be taken when handling and cleaning, with
particular regard to edges.
1.4.11 Sealed components
Under no circumstances must the User interfere with
any sealed component as this could result in a
potentially dangerous situation arising.
Danger
This boiler must be earthed.
1.4.12 Electrical supply failure
The boiler will not work without an electrical supply.
Normal operation of the boiler should resume when
the electrical supply is restored.
Reset any external controls to resume normal
operation of the central heating.
If the boiler does not resume normal operation.
(The burner fails to ignite after five attempts).
The overheat thermostat may have operated.
Automatic ignition can only take place after you
manually reset the fault, refer to section 5.1.3. to reset.
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