0020308120_02 Air/flue pipe installation manual 3
1 Safety
1.1 Action-related warnings
Classification of action-related warnings
The action-related warnings are classified in
accordance with the severity of the possible
danger using the following warning symbols
and signal words:
Warning symbols and signal words
Danger!
Imminent danger to life or risk of
severe personal injury
Danger!
Risk of death from electric shock
Warning.
Risk of minor personal injury
Caution.
Risk of material or environmental
damage
1.2 Intended use
The air/flue pipes described here are con-
structed using state-of-the-art technology in
accordance with the recognised safety rules
and regulations. Nevertheless, there is still
a risk of injury or death to the system's end
user or others or of damage to the products
and other property in the event of improper
use or use for which the products are not in-
tended.
The air/flue pipes mentioned in these instruc-
tions must only be used in conjunction with
the product types mentioned in these instruc-
tions.
Any other use that is not specified in these
instructions, or use beyond that specified in
this document, shall be considered improper
use.
Intended use includes the following:
– observance of accompanying operating,
installation and maintenance instructions
for all system components
– installing and setting up the product in ac-
cordance with the product and system ap-
proval
– compliance with all inspection and main-
tenance conditions listed in the instruc-
tions.
1.3 General safety information
1.3.1 Risk caused by inadequate
qualifications
The following work must only be carried out
by competent persons who are sufficiently
qualified to do so:
– Set-up
– Dismantling
–
Installation
– Start-up
– Inspection and maintenance
– Repair
– Decommissioning
▶ Proceed in accordance with current tech-
nology.
1.3.2 Risk of poisoning due to escaping
flue gas
Improperly installed flue pipework may cause
flue gas to escape.
▶ Before starting up the product, check that
the whole air/flue pipe is securely fastened
and check it for tightness.
The flue pipework may become damaged by
unforeseeable external influences.
▶ As part of the annual maintenance, inspect
the flue system in terms of:
– external faults such as brittleness and
damage
– safe pipe connections and secure
fastenings
1.3.3 Risk of death from escaping flue gas
▶ Ensure that all inspection and test open-
ings in the air/flue pipe that are within the
building and can be opened are always
closed for start-up and during operation.
Flue gas may escape from leaking pipes or
damaged seals. Mineral-oil-based greases
can damage the seals.
▶ Do not install any damaged pipes.
▶ Deburr and chamfer the ends of the pipes
before installing them, and dispose of the
shavings.
▶ Never use mineral-oil-based grease for the
installation.
▶ To facilitate installation, use only water
or commercially available soft soap. If a
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