5ecoTEC exclusive installation and maintenance instructions / 0020017768_04Description of the appliance 2Safety instructions and regulations 352.4 Gas council numbersAppliance Gas council numbersecoTEC exclusive 832 47 044 37ecoTEC exclusive 838 47 044 38Table 2.1 Gas council numbers2.5 Intended useThe Vaillant ecoTEC exclusive is a state-of-the-art appli-ance which has been constructed in accordance withrecognised safety regulations. Nevertheless, danger tothe life and limb of the user or third parties can stilloccur or the appliance or other material assets be im-paired in the event of improper use.The unit is not intended for use by persons (includingchildren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-bilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge, unlessthey have been given supervision or instruction con-cerning use of the unit by a person responsible for theirsafety.Children must be watched to ensure that they do notplay with the unit.The unit is intended as a heat producer for closed hot-water central heating installations in households. Anyother use or extended use is considered to be improper.The manufacturer or supplier is not liable for any result-ing damage. The user alone bears the risk. Intended useincludes the observance of the operating and installa-tion manual and the adherence to the inspection andmaintenance conditions.a Caution!Any incorrect use is forbidden.2.6 Identification plateThe identification plate the Valliant ecoTEC exclusive isattached at the factory to the bottom of the appliance.3 Safety instructions and regulations3.1 Safety instructionsa Caution!To tighten or loosen bolts, only use suitableopen-ended spanners (do not use pliers or ex-tensions etc.).Improper use or unsuitable tools can causedamage, such as gas or water leaks.3.1.1 Installation and settingInstallation, setting work and maintenance and repairsto the unit may only be carries out by an heating engi-neer approved at the time by the Health and Safety Ex-ecutive.3.1.2 If you smell gasIf you smell gas, the following safety instructions mustbe observed:• Do not actuate any electrical switches in the danger area• Do not smoke in the danger area• Do not use a telephone in the danger area• Close the gas stop cock• Ventilate the danger area• Notify your gas supplier or a suitably qualified heatingengineer.National phone number for gas emergencies: 0800 1 1 1 9993.1.3 Changes to the surroundings of the heatingdeviceNo changes must be made to the following objects:- the heating device- the gas, air, water and electricity supply pipes- the exhaust pipe- the constructional conditions that could affect theoperational reliability of the device3.1.4 Important instructions for propane appliancesBleeding the liquid gas tank when installing the system:before installing the device, make sure that the gas tankhas been bled. The liquid gas supplier is responsible forthe proper bleeding of the tank. Ignition problems canbe caused if the tank is not bled properly. In such cases,first contact the person in charge of filling the tank.Affix tank stickerAffix the enclosed tank sticker (propane quality) on thetank where it is clearly visible or on the bottle cabinet, ifpossible close to the filler nozzle.d Danger!Only use propane in accordance with DIN51622 or EN 437.