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Installation and maintenance instructions ecoTEC exclusive 0020017768_056
3.2 Related documents
The installation of the appliance and any associated hot
water system must be in accordance with (but not
limited to) the following; COSHH regulations, Gas Safety
(Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, Health and
Safety Document No. 635 (The Electricity at Work
Regulations 1989), BS7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations) and
the Water Supply (Water Fitting) Regulations 1999, or
The Water Bylaws 2000 (Scotland). It should also be in
accordance with the relevant requirements of the Local
Authority, Building Regulations, The Building
Regulations (Scotland), The Building Regulations
(Northern Ireland) and the relevant recommendations of
the following British Standards:
BS 6700: Services supplying water for domestic use
within buildings and their curtilages.
BS 6798: Specification for installation of gas fired
boilers not exceeding 60 kW input.
BS 6891: Specification for installation of low pressure
gas pipework up to 28 mm (R1) in domestic premises
(2nd family gas).
BS 7593: Treatment of water in domestic hot water
central heating systems.
Institute of Gas Engineers Publication IGE/UP/7/1998:
”Guide for gas installations in timber framed housing”
BS. 5482 Pt. 1 Domestic butane and propane gas
burning installations.
IGE/UP1 Soundness testing and purging of industrial
and commercial gas installation.
IGE/UP2 Gas installation pipework, boosters and
compressors on industrial and commercial premises.
IGE/UP10 Installation of gas appliances in industrial and
commercial premises.
BS. 6644: Installation of gas fired hot water boilers of
rated inputs between 60 kW and 2 MW (2nd and 3rd
family gases).
BS. 5449: Forced circulation hot water central heating
systems for domestic premises. Note: only up to 45 kW.
BS. 6880: Low temperature hot water heating systems
of output greater than 45 kW.
Part 1 Fundamental and design considerations.
Part 2 Selection of equipment.
Part 3 Installation, commissioning and maintenance.
BS. 4814: Specification for: Expansion vessels using an
internal diaphragm, for sealed hot water heating
systems.
BS. 5440: Installation and maintenance of flues and
ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not
exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases).
Part 1 Specification for installation of flues.
Part 2 Specification for installation and maintenance
of ventilation for gas appliances.
European installation directive
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Caution!
Installation and maintenance of the unit may
only be undertaken by a competent person
approved at the time by the Health and Safety
Executive in accordance with the "Gas Safety
(Installation and Use) Regulations 1998".
In IE the installation must comply with the
current Version of I.S.813 ‘Domestic Gas
Installations’ and the current Building
Regulations. The current ETCI Regulations for
the installation of electrical equipment must
also be observed.
Caution!
To tighten or loosen screws, only use suitable
open-ended spanners (do not use wrenches or
extensions etc.).
Improper use or unsuitable tools can cause
damage, (such as gas or water leaks.)
3 Safety instructions and regulations