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Operating instructions for the electronicVED exclusive electric instantaneous water heater 0020176440_00
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Safety
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2 Safety
2.1
Classification of action-related warnings
The action-related warnings are classified in accordance
with the severity of the possible danger using warning
symbols and signal words:
Warning
symbol
Signal word
Explanation
a
Danger!
Imminent danger to life
or risk of severe
personal injury
e
Danger!
Risk of death from
electric shock
a
Warning.
Risk of minor personal
injury
b
Caution.
Risk of material or environmen-
tal damage
2.1
Meaning of warning symbols and signal words
2.2 Intended
use
The Vaillant electronicVED exclusive electric instantaneous
water heater has been constructed using state-of-the-art
technology in accordance with the recognised safety rules
and regulations. Nevertheless, there is still a risk of death
or serious injury to the user or others or of damage to the
unit and other property in the event of improper use or use
for which the unit is not intended.
This unit is not designed to be used by persons (including
children) with limited physical, mental or sensory capabili-
ties or by persons who do not have enough experience and/
or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person who
is responsible for their safety or have been instructed by
him/her about how to use the unit.
Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the unit.
The Vaillant electronicVED exclusive electric instantaneous
water heater must only be used to heat up drinking water.
The Vaillant electronicVED exclusive electric instantaneous
water heater is suitable for use only in an enclosed, frost-
free room in a domestic environment. The Vaillant electron-
icVED exclusive electric instantaneous water heater is not
suitable for use in secondary circulation lines.
Using the Vaillant electronicVED exclusive electric instanta-
neous water heater in vehicles is regarded as improper use.
Units that are not classed as vehicles are those that are
installed in a fixed and permanent location (known as "fixed
installation").
Any other use, or use beyond that specified, shall be con-
sidered improper use. Any direct commercial or industrial
use is also deemed to be improper. The manufacturer/sup-
plier is not liable for any damage resulting from such use. In
this case, the user alone bears the risk.
Intended use includes the following:
– Observance of accompanying operating, installation and
servicing instructions for Vaillant products as well as for
other parts and components of the system
– Installing and fitting the boiler in accordance with the
boiler and system approval
– Compliance with all inspection and maintenance condi-
tions listed in the instructions.
2.3
General safety information
Installation, start-up, maintenance and repair
All work involved in the installation, initial start-up, mainte-
nance and repair of the electronicVED exclusive electric
instantaneous water heater must only be carried out by an
approved heating specialist company, who also assumes the
responsibility for installing the unit properly and commis-
sioning it for the first time. The electronicVED exclusive
electric instantaneous water heater must be installed in
strict compliance with these installation instructions.
Risk of death from electric shock from live lines
and connections!
During all work on the open unit, particularly on electrical
lines and connections, there is a risk of death from electric
shock.
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Do not carry out any work on the unit yourself.
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Inform your heating specialist company if your
electronicVED exclusive is not working correctly.
Risk of death from electric shock from live lines
and connections!
The drinking water used must demonstrate resistance
greater than or equal to 900 ohm at 15 °C. Otherwise, the
unit must not be used.
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Before installing the unit, ask the competent person at
your local water company to inform you about the water
resistance and conductivity.
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Consult a competent person if you have any doubt as to
the requirements for water quality.
