Operating Instructions; Safety; Action-Related Warnings; Intended Use - Vaillant 0020230734 Betriebsanleitung

1 Safety

1 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

There is a risk of injury or death to the user or
others, or of damage to the product and other
property in the event of improper use or use
for which it is not intended.
The electrical immersion heater is used to
heat the standby section on the VIH R 300 -
500 and VIH S 300 - 500 domestic hot water
cylinder. It is specially designed as back-up
heating.
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.
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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 Danger caused by improper
operation
Improper operation may present a danger to
you and others, and cause material damage.
▶ Carefully read the enclosed instructions
and all other applicable documents, par-
ticularly the "Safety" section and the warn-
ings.
▶ Only carry out the activities for which in-
structions are provided in these operating
instructions.
1.3.2 Risk of material damage caused by
frost
▶ Ensure that the heating installation always
remains in operation during freezing con-
ditions and that all rooms are sufficiently
heated.
▶ If you cannot ensure the operation, have a
competent person drain the heating install-
ation.
1.3.3 Risk of death due to changes to the
product or the product environment
▶ Never remove, bridge or block the safety
devices.
▶ Do not tamper with any of the safety
devices.
▶ Do not damage or remove any seals on
components.
▶ Do not make any changes:
– The product itself
– The water and electricity supply lines
– to the expansion relief valve
– to the drain pipework
– to constructional conditions that may
affect the operational reliability of the
product

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