Safety
3
Important Regulatory and Installation Requirements
Instructing the system user
The installer of the system is
responsible to ensure the system
operator/ultimate owner is made
familiar with the system functioning,
its activation, and its shut-down.
The operator/ultimate owner should
also be instructed to complete and mail
the warranty registration form in order
to be eligible for limited warranty.
Initial start-up
Initial start-up must be performed by a
qualified heating contractor.
Completion of the Maintenance Record
by the heating contractor is also
required.
The following topics must be
covered:
Proper system operation sequence.
Explain the equipment as well as the
need for combustion air.
Demonstrate an emergency
shut-down, what to do and what not.
Explain that there is no substitute for
proper maintenance to help ensure
safe operation.
The Maintenance Record is located
on page 11 of this manual.
Working on the equipment
The installation, adjustment, service,
and maintenance of this equipment
must be done by a licensed
professional heating contractor who is
qualified and experienced in the
installation, service, and maintenance
of hot water systems. There are no
user serviceable parts on this
equipment.
Please carefully read this manual prior
to attempting installation. Any
warranty is null and void if these
instructions are not followed.
This product must be installed
observing not only the necessary
product literature (see list below), but
also all local, provincial/state
plumbing and building codes as they
apply to this product and all periphery
equipment.
For information regarding other
Viessmann System Technology
componentry, please reference
documentation of the respective
product.
We offer frequent installation and
service seminars to familiarize our
partners with our products. Please
inquire.
Ensure main power supply to
equipment, the heating system, and all
external controls has been deactivated.
Close main oil or gas supply valve.
Take precautions in both instances to
avoid accidental activation of power
during service work.
The completeness and functionality of
field supplied electrical controls and
components must be verified by the
heating contractor. These include
low-water cut-offs, flow switches (if
used), staging controls, pumps,
motorized valves, air vents,
thermostats, temperature controls, etc.
Technical literature
Literature applicable to all aspects of
the Vitocell:
- Technical Data Manual
- Installation Instructions
- Start-up/Service Instructions
- Operating Instructions
and User’s Information Manual
Leave all literature at the installation
site and advise the system
operator/ultimate owner where the
literature can be found. Contact
Viessmann for additional copies.
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