Vaillant ecoTEC exclusive 832 Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual - page 11
Assembly
Installation and maintenance instructions ecoTEC exclusive 0020017768_07
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Carriage of carton from point of delivery to point of
installation – first or higher floor, cellar.
> Recommend 2-person lift or 1 person with use of sack
truck.
> If 1 person is performing lift, straddle the load, tilt and
place carton into position on truck.
> Recommend secure appliance onto truck with suitable
straps.
> Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back
straight – bend using legs.
> Keep load as close to body as possible.
> If 2 persons performing lift, ensure co-ordinated
movements during lift.
> Avoid upper body/top heavy bending - do not lean for-
ward/sideways.
> Clear the route before attempting the lift.
> If removing boiler from truck straddle the load and tilt
forwards to facilitate secure grip.
> Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back
straight – bend using legs.
> Do not twist – reposition feet instead.
> Take care to avoid trip hazards, slippery or wet sur-
faces and when climbing steps and stairs.
> Always use assistance if required.
Carriage of carton from point of delivery to point of
installation – roofspace.
> Recommend 2-person lift.
> Ensure co-ordinated movements during lift.
> Avoid upper body/top heavy bending - do not lean for-
ward/sideways.
> Clear the route before attempting the lift.
> Take care to avoid trip hazards, slippery or wet sur-
faces and when climbing steps and stairs.
> When transferring appliance into roofspace, recom-
mend 1 person to be in roofspace to receive the appli-
ance and other person to be below to pass up and
support appliance.
> Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back
straight – bend using legs.
> Keep load as close to body as possible.
> Always use assistance if required.
> It is assumed safe access, flooring and adequate light-
ing are provided in the roof space.
> It is recommended a risk assessment of the roof
space area be carried out before moving the appli-
ance into the area to take into account access, stabil-
ity of flooring,
lighting and other factors, and appropriate measures
taken.
Unpacking of appliance from carton.
> Recommend 2 persons unpack appliance from carton.
> Always keep working area clear.
> Recommend straps and open carton flaps, then
remove items from the top including the polystyrene
packing and remove carton by sliding up over the
boiler.
> Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back
straight – bend using legs.
> Keep load as close to body as possible.
> Always use assistance if required.
> Dispose of packaging in a responsible manner.
> Recommend wear suitable cut resistant gloves with
good grip to protect against sharp edges and ensure
good grip when handling appliance outside packaging.
Positioning of Appliance for Final Installation – no
obstructions.
> If appliance weight is over 25 kg always use 2 persons
to move where practical.
> Fit bracket securely onto wall before lifting appliance
into position.
> Obtain firm grip on front and sides of appliance, lift
upwards, ensure stable balance achieved and lift
upwards to position in place on bracket.
> Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back
straight – bend using legs - when lifting load from
floor level.
> Do not twist – reposition feet instead.
> Keep boiler as close as possible to body throughout
lift to minimise strain on back.
> Ensure co-ordinated movements to ensure equal
spread of weight of load.
> Always use assistance if required.
> Recommend wear suitable cut resistant gloves with
good grip to protect against sharp edges and ensure
good grip when handling appliance.