Explanation of symbols and safety information
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Explanation of symbols and safety information
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Explanation of symbols
Warnings
Warnings in this document are framed and
identified by a warning triangle which is
printed on a grey background.
Electrical hazards are identified by a
lightning symbol surrounded by a warning
triangle.
Keywords indicate the seriousness of the hazard in
terms of the consequences of not following the safety
instructions.
• NOTICE indicates that material damage may occur.
• CAUTION indicates that minor to medium injury may
occur.
• WARNING indicates that serious injury may occur.
• DANGER indicates possible risk to life.
Important information
Important information in cases where there
is no risk of personal injury or material
losses is identified by the symbol shown on
the left. It is bordered by horizontal lines
above and below the text.
Additional symbols
Symbol
Meaning
a step in an action sequence
B
a reference to a related part in the
document or to other related documents
a list entry
•
a list entry (second level)
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Safety information
If you smell gas:
B Close the gas valve.
B Open the windows.
B Do not operate any electrical appliances or switches
(on/off).
B Extinguish any fire.
B Go to a different location and call the gas supplier or
an authorised technician.
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If you smell combustion gases:
B Turn off the heater.
B Open doors and windows.
B Notify a gas fitter.
Installation, modifications
B The installation may only be carried out by registered
installers and shall comply with the requirements of
SANS 10087-1.
B The assembly and modifications during the
installation of the heater can only be performed by an
authorised installer.
B Do not modify the pipes which conduct combustion
gases.
B Do not close or reduce air circulation vents.
Maintenance
B We reccomend to have the system regularly serviced
in order to ensure that it functions reliably and safely.
B The installer is responsible for the safety and
environmental compatibility of the installation.
B The heater must be serviced annually.
B Only original spare parts must be used.
Explosive and highly inflammable material
B Do not store or use inflammable material (paper,
solvents, paints, etc) near the heater.
Combustion air and surrounding air
B To avoid corrosion, the combustion air and
surrounding air must be free from harmful substances
(e.g. halogenated hydrocarbons which contain
chlorine and fluorine compounds).
Information to the client
B Inform the client about how to operate and handle the
heater.
B This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure they do not
play with the appliance.
B Caution clients against performing modifications or
repairs themselves.
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