Safety 1
0020222034_00 electronicVED Operating 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
In the event of inappropriate or improper use,
damage to the product and other property
may arise.
Vaillant electronicVED
electric instantan-
eous water heaters must only be used to heat
up drinking water.
Vaillant electronicVED
electric instantan-
eous water heaters are suitable for use only
in an enclosed, frost-free room in a domestic
environment.
Vaillant electronicVED
electric instantan-
eous water heaters are not suitable for opera-
tion in secondary circulation lines.
Intended use includes the following:
–
observance of the operating instructions
included for the product and any other
system components
–
compliance with all inspection and main-
tenance conditions listed in the instruc-
tions.
This product can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabil-
ities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruc-
tion concerning use of the product in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Children must not play with the product.
Cleaning and user maintenance work must
not be carried out by children unless they are
supervised.
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 of injury and material damage
due to maintenance and repairs
carried out incorrectly or not carried
out at all
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Never attempt to carry out maintenance
work or repairs on your product yourself.
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Faults and damage should be immediately
rectified by a competent person.
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Adhere to the maintenance intervals spe-
cified.
1.3.2 Danger caused by improper
operation
Improper operation may present a danger to
you and others, and cause material damage.
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Carefully read the enclosed instructions
and all other applicable documents, par-
ticularly the "Safety" section and the warn-
ings.
1.3.3 Risk of being scalded by hot water
The outlet temperatures at the draw-off points
can be up to approx. 60 °C.
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When using the product, ensure that you
do not scald yourself.
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If you want to be protected from scalding,
ask your competent person to activate the
product's scald protection function.
