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General information 1
Safety instructions 2
1.4 Specified use
Vaillant ecoMAX appliances are made to fulfil the latest
technical specifications and official safety regulations.
These appliances are designed as boilers for use in cen-
tral heating and hot water supply systems.
If the appliances are used for purposes other than or in
excess of these specifications, this shall be classed as
incorrect operation, and neither the manufacturer nor
supplier will accept any liability for resulting damage or
injury.
Use of this type is entirely at the owner’s risk.
The term “specified use” also covers observance of the
operating and installation instructions, along with adhe-
rence to the servicing schedules.
1.5 EC designation
The purpose of EC designation is to certify that the boi-
ler complies with the requirements of the directives
covering gasfired appliances (Council directive
90/396/EEC) and electromagnetic compatibility (Council
directive 89/336/EEC).
These appliances also comply with the requirements of
the directive on operating efficiency (Council directive
92/42/EEC).
Note!
Vaillant Ltd. support the Benchmark initiative.
Within the information pack, you will find a
Benchmark Log Book. It is very important that
this is completed correctly at the time of instal-
lation, commissioning and handover to the user.
2 Safety instructions
2.1 Setup and adjustments
Installation and adjustment of the boiler as well as servi-
ce maintenance and repair of the boiler may only be car-
ried out by a competent person in accordance with the
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. (In
the U.K. “CORGI”. Registered installers undertake the
work to a safe and satisfactory standard).
If the boiler is installed in a compartment do not
obstruct any purpose provided ventilation openings, and
do not use the compartment for storage purposes.
2.2 Gas smell
If you smell gas or suspect a gas leak:
- Turn off the boiler
- Do not switch any electrical switches in the hazardous
area on or off
- Do not smoke in the hazardous area
- Turn off the gas supply at the gas meter
- Ventilate the room
- Consult your gas supplier, service agent or other com-
petent person.
2.3 Modifications in and around the boiler
No modifications may be made to the following items:
- The boiler
- The gas, water and electrical supply
- The flue system
- The safety valve for the heating water
- Any structural changes around the appliance that
could affect the operational safety of the boiler.
2.4 Explosive and flammable materials
Do not use or store any explosive or highly flammable
materials (e.g. gasoline, paper or paint) near to the appli-
ance.
2.5 Inspection
The boiler should be serviced annually. We recommend
that you sign a service agreement with your service
agent or Vaillant Ltd.
Attention!
The device may only be used
• for initial operation
• for testing
• for continuous operation
with the chamber cover closed and with the flue
system fully mounted and sealed.
Instructions for use ecoMAX
