GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION
SECTION 1
Terms:
a. Andrews Water Heaters accepts no liability for any damage resulting from failing
to accurately follow th e instructions.
b. Wh en replacing parts during maintenance, only original parts from Andrews
Water Heaters sh ould be used; th ese can be recognised by th e name of th e
manufacturer printed on th em.
H ea lth a n d S a fety R eg u la tio n s 1 9 9 3
It is the duty of manufacturers and suppliers of products for use at work to ensure, so far
as is practicable, that such products are safe and without risk to health when properly
used and to make available to users, adequate information about their safe and proper
operation.
Andrews Water Heaters should only be used in the manner and purpose for which they
were intended and in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Although the
heaters have been manufactured with paramount consideration to safety, certain basic
precautions specified in this manual must be taken by the user.
It is imperative that all users of the heater must be provided with all the information and
instruction necessary to ensure correct and safe operation.
Water systems in buildings have been associated with outbreaks of Legionnaires' Disease,
particularly in health care facilities where occupants are significantly more susceptible to
infection.
In recognition of the risks in hospitals, a Code of Practice for the Control of Legionellae
in Health Care premises has been issued by the Department of Health (1991). Codes of
Practice applicable to other premises have been published by other organisations,
principally the Health and Safety Executive (HS)(G70) and the Chartered Institute of
Building Services Engineers (CIBSE, TM13).
All Codes of Practice draw attention to the design and operation of water systems with
reference to avoidance of factors that favour colonisation by Legionellae bacteria. These
factors include stagnation, lukewarm conditions (20º C to 45º C) and the accumulation of
debris, scale and corrosion in the base of tanks and calorifiers.
The
range has a legionellae flushing programme. See page 15.
HEALTH AND
SAFETY
REGULATIONS
19 9 3
EFFECTIVENESS
IN COMBATING
LEGIONELLAE
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