Bosch SSB85 User Manual

SSB 6720866940 (2017/11) US
Key to symbols and safety instructions | 3
1 Key to symbols and safety instructions
1.1 Key to symbols
Warnings
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Warnings in this document are identied by a warning
triangle printed against a grey background.
Keywords at the start of a warning indicate the type and
seriousness of the ensuing risk if measures to prevent the
risk are not taken.
The following keywords are dened and can be used in this document:
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DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
•
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
•
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor to moderate injury.
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NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
Important information
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This symbol indicates important information where there is
no risk to people or property.
1.2 Safety instructions
Observe these instructions for your safety.
The burner and control must be correctly installed and adjusted to ensure
safe and economical operation of the gas boiler.
Read this installation and maintenance manual carefully and note the
details on the boiler nameplate before placing the boiler in operation.
Risk of fatal injury from explosion of ammable gases
If you smell gas there is a danger of explosion.
► Never work on gas lines unless you are licensed contractor / gas tter.
► Make sure that a licensed contractor / gas tter installs the boiler,
connects gas and vent, places the boiler in operation, connects the
electrical power, and maintains and repairs the boiler.
► No open ame! No smoking! Do not use lighters.
► Prevent spark formation. Do not operate electrical switches, including
telephones, plugs or door bells.
► Close main gas valve.
► Open doors and windows.
► Warn other occupants of the building, but do not use door bells.
► Call gas company from outside the building.
► If gas can be heard escaping, leave the building immediately, prevent
other people from entering, notify police and re departments from
outside the building
Risk to life from electrical shock.
► Disconnect the power supply to the boiler heating system before
conducting any work on it, e.g. turn off the heating system emergency
switch outside the boiler room.
► It is not sufcient just to turn off the control.
► Do not carry out electrical work unless you are qualied for this type
of work.
► Before servicing disconnect electrical power and lock out to prevent
accidental reconnection.
► Observe and follow the local, state and federal installation regulations.
Risk of fatal injury from ue gas poisoning
Insufcient ventilation or combustion air availability may cause dangerous
ue gas leaks or formation.
► Make sure that inlets and outlets are not reduced in size or closed.
► If faults are not corrected immediately, the boiler must not be operated
until all faults have been corrected.
► Inform the system operator and/or owner of the fault and the danger
in writing.
► When working on the ue gas venting leakage of ue gases may
endanger the lives of people.
► Use only original parts when replacing vent system parts.
Risk to life by poisoning by spillage of ue gases
► If the blocked vent switch trips frequently the fault must be corrected
and proper operation of the blocked vent switch test must be
conducted.
Risk of fatal injury from neglecting your own safety in case of
emergency, such as with a re
► Never put yourself at risk. Your own safety must always take priority.
Fire danger due to ammable materials or liquids
► Make sure that there are no ammable materials or liquids in the
immediate vicinity of the boiler.
Installation and maintenance
► Observe all current standards and guidelines applicable to the
installation and operation of the boiler heating system as applicable in
your state or local jurisdiction.
► Clean and service the boiler system once a year. Check that the
complete heating system operates correctly.
► Immediately correct all faults to prevent system damage.
► Only use original Bosch spare parts. Losses caused by the use of
parts not supplied by Bosch are excluded from the Bosch warranty.
1.3 General warning
The installation of the unit must comply with all local, state and federal
applicable codes and regulation or, in absence of local codes in
conformity with ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54 for gas-red boilers and ANSI/
NFPA 58 for LP gas-red boilers. The equipment shall be installed in
accordance with the current Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances
and Equipment, CSA B149.1 Canada. Authorities having jurisdiction and
local inspection agencies must be informed before installation starts.
Where required by local, state and federal regulations, the system must
comply with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Code
for Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers (ASME
CSD-1). The hot water distribution system must comply with all applicable
codes and regulations. When replacing an existing boiler, it is important to
check the condition of the entire hot water distribution system to ensure
safe operation. Valves external to the boiler must be tted with T-handles
and condensate piping must be installed in accordance with the State
Plumbing Code.

Bosch SSB85 Specifications

General

Brand	Bosch
Model	SSB85
Category	Boiler
Language	English