Quick Start Manual
Legislation
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© Baxi Heating UK Limited 2005
Baxi declare that no substances harmful to health are
contained in the appliance or used during appliance
manufacture.
The appliance is suitable only for installation in GB and IE
and should be installed in accordance with the rules in
force, and only used in a suitably ventilated location.
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 & 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 Code of Practice.
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 and reference should be made to the current
ETCI rules for electrical installation.
All systems must be thoroughly flushed and treated
with inhibitor (see section 6.1).
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, 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. For recommended
hand holds see section 8.4. 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.
All CORGI registered installers carry a CORGI identification card and have a
registration number. You can check your installer is registered by telephoning
0870 4012300 or writing to:-
1 Elmwood,
Chineham Business Park,
Crockford Lane,
Basingstoke. RG24 8WG
or check online at www.corgi-gas-safety.com
Codes of Practice, most recent version should be used
In GB the following Codes of Practice apply:
Standard Scope
BS 6891 Gas Installation.
BS 5546 Installation of hot water supplies for domestic
purposes.
BS 5449 Forced circulation hot water systems.
BS 6798 Installation of gas fired hot water boilers.
BS 5440 Part 1 Flues.
BS 5440 Part 2 Ventilation.
BS 7074 Expansion vessels and ancillary equipment for
sealed water systems.
BS 7593 Treatment of water in domestic hot water
central heating systems.
In IE the following Codes of Practice apply:
Standard Scope
I.S. 813 Domestic Gas Installations.
The following BS standards give valuable additional information;
BS 5546 Installation of hot water supplies for domestic
purposes.
BS 5449 Forced circulation hot water systems.
BS 7074 Expansion vessels and ancillary equipment for
sealed water systems.
BS 7593 Treatment of water in domestic hot water
central heating systems.
The boiler meets the requirements of Statutory Instrument “ The
Boiler (Efficiency) Regulations 1993 N
o
3083” and is deemed to
meet the requirements of Directive 92/42/EEC on the energy
efficiency requirements for new hot water boilers fired with liquid
or gaseous fuels:-
Type test for purpose of Regulation 5 certified by:
Notified Body 0087.
Product/Production certified by:
Notified Body 0086.
Ref: 86-BL-647
For GB/IE only.