Explanation of symbols and safety instructions
Greenstar 8000 Style – 6720883869 (2018/05)
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Explanation of symbols and safety instructions
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Explanation of symbols
Warnings
In warnings, signal words at the beginning of a warning are used to
indicate the type and seriousness of the ensuing risk if measures for
minimising danger are not taken.
The following signal words are defined and can be used in this document:
DANGER:
DANGER
indicates that severe or life-threatening personal injury will
occur.
WARNING:
WARNING
indicates that severe to life-threatening personal injury may
occur.
CAUTION:
CAUTION
indicates that minor to medium personal injury may occur.
NOTICE:
NOTICE
indicates that material damage may occur.
Important information
The info symbol indicates important information where there is no risk to
people or property.
Additional symbols
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1.2
General safety instructions
H
Instructions for the target group
These operating instructions are intended for the
heating system user.
All instructions must be observed. Failure to comply
with instructions may result in material damage and
personal injury, including possible loss of life.
▶ Read and retain the operating instructions (heat
source, heating controller, etc.) prior to operation.
▶ Observe the safety instructions and warnings.
H
Determined use
The product may only be used for the heating of boiler
water and for DHW heating.
Any other use is considered inappropriate. We assume
no liability for damage occurring due to non-permitted
use.
H
If you smell gas
A gas leak could potentially cause an explosion. If you
smell gas, observe the following rules:
▶ Prevent flames or sparks:
– Do not smoke, use a lighter or strike matches.
– Do not operate any electrical switches or unplug
any equipment.
– Do not use the telephone or ring doorbells.
▶ Turn off the gas at the meter or regulator.
▶ Open windows and doors.
▶ Warn your neighbours and leave the building.
▶ Prevent anyone from entering the building.
▶ Move well away from the building: call the National
Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.
▶ L.P.G. boilers: Call the supplier’s number on the
side of the gas tank.
H
Danger to life from poisoning by flue gas
There is a danger to life from escaping flue gas.
▶
Never modify any parts through which flue gas is
routed
.
If flues are damaged or leaking, or if you smell flue gas,
observe the following rules.
▶ Switch off the heat source.
▶ Open doors and windows
▶ Warn your neighbours and leave the building
immediately.
▶ Prevent third parties from entering the building.
▶ Notify an approved contractor.
▶ Have any defects rectified.
H
Danger to life from carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas, which
arises during the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels
such as oil, gas or solid fuels.
Dangers arise, if carbon monoxide escapes from the
heating system due to a fault or a leak and collects
unnoticed in enclosed spaces.
You can neither see, taste nor smell carbon monoxide.
To avoid danger from carbon monoxide:
▶ Have the heating system inspected and serviced
regularly by an approved contractor.
Symbol
Meaning
▶
a step in an action sequence
a reference to a related part in the document
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a list entry
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a list entry (second level)
