Safety 10020193967_01 ecoTEC exclusive Operating instructions 31 Safety1.1 Action-related warningsClassification of action-related warningsThe action-related warnings are classified inaccordance with the severity of the possibledanger using the following warning signs andsignal words:Warning symbols and signal wordsDanger!Imminent danger to life or risk ofsevere personal injuryDanger!Risk of death from electric shockWarning.Risk of minor personal injuryCaution.Risk of material or environmentaldamage1.2 Intended useThere is a risk of injury or death to the user orothers, or of damage to the product and otherproperty in the event of improper use or usefor which it is not intended.The product is intended as a heat generatorfor closed heating installations and for hotwater generation.Intended use includes the following:– observance of the operating instructionsincluded for the product and any othersystem components– compliance with all inspection and main-tenance conditions listed in the instruc-tions.This product can be used by children agedfrom 8 years and above and persons withreduced physical, sensory or mental capabil-ities or lack of experience and knowledge ifthey have been given supervision or instruc-tion concerning use of the product in a safeway and understand the hazards involved.Children must not play with the product.Cleaning and user maintenance work mustnot be carried out by children unless they aresupervised.Any other use that is not specified in theseinstructions, or use beyond that specified inthis document shall be considered improperuse. Any direct commercial or industrial useis also deemed to be improper.Caution.Improper use of any kind is prohibited.1.3 General safety information1.3.1 Installation by competent personsonlyThe installation, inspection, maintenanceand repair of the product, as well as the gasratio settings, must only be carried out by acompetent person.1.3.2 Danger caused by improperoperationImproper operation may present a danger toyou and others, and cause material damage.▶ Carefully read the enclosed instructionsand 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 operatinginstructions.1.3.3 Risk of death from escaping gasWhat to do if you smell gas in the building:▶ Avoid rooms that smell of gas.▶ If possible, open doors and windows fullyand ensure adequate ventilation.▶ Do not use naked flames (e.g. lighters,matches).▶ Do not smoke.▶ Do not use any electrical switches, mainsplugs, doorbells, telephones or other com-munication systems in the building.▶ If it is safe to do so, close the emergencycontrol valve or the main isolator.▶ If possible, close the gas isolator cock onthe product.▶ Warn other occupants in the building byyelling or banging on doors or walls.▶ Leave the building immediately and ensurethat others do not enter the building.▶ Notify the gas supply company or the Na-tional Grid +44 (0) 800 111999 by tele-phone once you are outside of the build-ing.