Preparing for first-time use, taking out of service and disposal
Installation manual 70
► Safe working
Meaning
Work performed on appliances while preparing them for first-time use and taking them out of service is
performed in special operating circumstances (e.g. with safety covers removed) or include activities
that require personnel to have relevant qualifications and appliance-specific knowledge that exceed
the requirements for operating personnel.
The measures and requirements specified in this section to ensure that the job of preparing the appli-
ance for first-time use is performed safely, also all apply similarly to the job of taking the appliance out
of service.
Requirements to be met by personnel preparing the appliance for use
The following requirements must be met by personnel preparing the appliance for first-time use:
Personnel who prepare the appliance for first-time use are employees of an approved customer
service company.
Personnel preparing the appliance for first-time use have relevant training as a service engineer.
Personnel preparing the appliance for first-time use have training specific to the appliance.
In particular, personnel preparing the appliance for first-time use must be able to assess whether
the electrical, gas and water supplies have been connected to the appliance in a correct profes-
sional manner.
Electric shock
Risk of electric shock from live parts
When the cover is open, there is a risk of electric shock from touching live parts.
f Disconnect the combi steamer from the power supply before removing the cover.
Risk of explosion
Risk of explosion from escaping gas
Escaping gas can ignite and cause an explosion.
If you smell gas, follow the instructions below:
f Cut off the gas supply immediately.
f Ventilate the room thoroughly.
f Avoid creating a spark (e.g. by operating a switch, using a phone or touching electrical switching
elements).
f Tell the gas supplier or even the fire brigade (external telephone).
f Leave the building together with all other personnel.