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Installation and maintenance instructions ecoTEC 0020029173_01
2.2 Type
summary
Boiler type
Designated country
(designation in accord-
ance with ISO 3166)
Category of permit
Type of gas
Nominal heat output range P
(kW)
ecoTEC VU GB 656/4-5 H GB (Great Britain)
IE (Eire)
I
2H
Natural gas H
- G20 - 20 mbar
13,8 - 63,7 (80/60 °C)
14,1 - 65,7 (60/40 °C)
14,6 - 67,6 (50/30 °C)
14,9 - 69,2 (40/30 °C)
Table 2.1 Type summary
2.3 CE
label
CE labelling shows that the appliances comply with the
basic requirements of the following directives:
– Gas appliances directive (90/396/EEC)
– Electromagnetic compatibility directive (Guideline
89/336/EEC of the council)
– Low voltage directive (Council Directive 73/23/EEC)
– Effectivity guideline (Council Directive 92/42/EEC) as
condensing boiler.
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Note!
Vaillant Ltd. supports the Benchmark Initiative.
You will find the Benchmark Logbook on the
last page of this instruction manual. It is very
important that this document be filled out
properly when installing, commissioning and
handing-over to the operator of the installation.
2.4 Intended
use
The Vaillant ecoTEC boiler has been constructed using
state-of-the-art technology in accordance with
recognised safety regulations. Nevertheless, there is still
a risk of injury or death to the user or others or of
damage to the boiler and other property in the event of
improper use or use for which it is not intended.
The Vaillant ecoTEC boilers mentioned in this manual
may only be installed and operated in conjunction with
the accessories listed in the associated flue system
installation manual (see Chap. "Other applicable
documents and service auxiliaries").
This boiler is not intended for use by persons (including
children) having limited physical, sensory or mental
capacities or who have inadequate experience and/or
knowledge, unless supervised by a person responsible
for their safety or who has been given instructions from
them as to how to operate the boiler. Children must be
watched to ensure that they do not play with the boiler.
The boiler is intended for use as a heater in closed hot
water central heating installations. Any other or
additional use is considered to be improper.
The manufacturer/supplier will not be held liable for
claims resulting from improper use. The user alone
bears the risk.
Intended use also includes observance of the operating
and installation manual and the inspection/maintenance
conditions.
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Caution!
Any form of misuse is prohibited.
2.5 Identification
plate
The data badge of the Valliant ecoTEC is attached at the
factory to the bottom of the boiler.
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Safety instructions and regulations
3.1 Safety
instructions
3.1.1 Installation
and
setting
Assembly, adjustments and maintenance and repairs to
the boiler may only be carried out by a recognised
skilled trade company.
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Caution!
To tighten or loosen screw connections, only
use suitable open-ended spanners (do not use
pipe spanners, extensions, etc.).
Improper use or unsuitable tools can cause
damage, such as gas or water leaks.
3.1.2 Gas
odour
If you smell gas, the following safety instructions must
be observed:
• Open doors and windows wide, provide for ventilation,
stay out of rooms where smell of gas is present!
• Avoid naked flames, do not smoke, do not use pocket
lighters!
• Do not use electric switches, plugs, doorbells,
telephones and other communication systems in the
building!
• Close gas meter isolator device or main isolator
device!
• Warn other building residents, but do not ring
doorbells!
• Vacate the building!
• If a gas leak is audible, immediately leave the building,
prevent others from entering the building, notify the
police and fire brigade from outside the building!
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