Operating instructions

7.0 Legislation
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7.1 Safe Installation
1. The appliance is suitable only for installation in GB and
IE and should be installed in accordance with the rules in
force.
In GB, the installation must be carried out by a CORGI
Registered Installer. It must be carried out in accordance
with the relevant requirements of:
· The
GAS SAFETY (Installation and Use) REGULATIONS.
· The appropriate
BUILDING REGULATIONS either the
Building Regulations, The Building Regulations
(Scotland), Building Regulations (Northern Ireland).
· The
WATER FITTINGS REGULATIONS OR WATER BYELAWS
in Scotland.
· The current
I.E.E. WIRING REGULATIONS.
· Where no specific instructions are given, reference
should be made to the relevant
BRITISH STANDARD CODES OF PRACTICE.
Reference should also be made to BRITISH GAS
GUIDANCE NOTES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF DOMESTIC
GAS CONDENSING BOILERS.
In IE, the installation must be carried out by a competent
person and installed in accordance with the current edition
of:
· I.S.813 “DOMESTIC GAS INSTALLATIONS”.
· The current
BUILDING REGULATIONS.
· Reference should also be made to the current
ETCI
rules for electrical installation.
2. This appliance must be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and the rules in force, and only
used in a suitably ventilated location.
3. Read the instructions before installing or using this
appliance.
4. Any purpose provided ventilation should be checked
periodically to ensure that it is free from obstruction.
7.2 Electricity Supply
1. THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
2. A standard 230V ~ 50H
z
supply is required. The appliance
must be protected by a 3 amp fuse.
STANDARD
B.S. 6891
B.S. 5440: Pt 1
B.S. 5440: Pt 2
B.S. 5546
B.S. 7074
B.S. 5449: Pt 1
B.S. 6798
B.S. 7593
SCOPE
Gas Installation.
Flues.
Air Supply.
Installation of hot water supplies
for domestic purposes.
Expansion vessels and ancillary
equipment for sealed water systems.
Forced circulation hot water systems.
Installation of gas fired hot water boilers.
Treatment of water in domestic hot water
central heating systems.
STANDARD
I.S. 813
B.S. 5546
B.S. 7074
B.S. 5449
B.S. 7593
SCOPE
Domestic Gas Installations.
Installation of hot water supplies
for domestic purposes.
Expansion vessels and ancillary
equipment for sealed water systems.
Forced circulation hot water systems.
Treatment of water in domestic hot water
central heating systems.
In IE:
The following BS standards give valuable additional information
In GB the following Codes of Practice apply:
IMPORTANT - Installation, Commissioning, Service & Repair
This appliance must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
the regulations in force. Read the instructions fully before installing or using the
appliance.
In GB, this must be carried out by a competent person as stated in the Gas Safety
(Installation & Use) Regulations.
Definition of competence: A person who works for a CORGI registered company and
holding current certificates in the relevant ACS modules, or valid ACoP equivalents, is
deemed competent.
In IE, this must be carried out by a competent person as stated in I.S. 813 “Domestic
Gas Installations”.
Lifting - This product should be lifted and handled by two people. Stooping should be
avoided and protective equipment worn where necessary. Carrying & lifting equipment
should be used as required, e.g. when installing in a loft space.
The addition of anything that may interfere with the normal operation of the appliance
without express written permission from the manufacturer or his agent could invalidate
the appliance warranty. In GB this could also infringe the Gas Safety (Installation and
Use) Regulations.
Warning - Check the information on the data plate is compatible with local supply
conditions.
“Benchmark”
Installation, Commissioning and Service Record Log Book
Please ensure that your installer has completed the Installation and Commissioning
sections of the Log Book and hands the Log Book over. The details of the Log Book will
be required in the event of any warranty work. Keep the Log Book in a safe place and
ensure that the relevant sections are completed at each subsequent regular service visit.
All CORGI registered installers carry a CORGI identification card and have a
registration number. Both should be recorded in your boiler Log Book. You can check
your installer is registered by telephoning [phone] or writing to:-
1 Elmwood,
Chineham Business Park,
Crockford Lane,
Basingstoke. RG24 8WG