Glow-worm Betacom 24, Installation And Servicing Manual

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Gas Category
This boiler is for use only on G20 natural gas or G31 propane
with the use of an appropriate kit.
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regula-
tions
In your own interests and that of safety, it is the Law that ALL
gas appliances are installed by a competent person in accord-
ance with the current issue of the above regulations.
Testing and Certifi cation
This boiler is tested and certifi cated for safety and perform-
ance. It is, therefore, important that no alteration is made to the
boiler, without permission, in writing, by Glow-worm.
Any alteration not approved by Glow-worm, could invalidate
the certifi cation, boiler warranty and may also infringe the cur-
rent issue of the statutory requirements.
CE Mark
This boiler meets the requirements of Statutory Instrument,
No. 3083 The Boiler (Effi ciency) Regulations, and therefore is
deemed to meet the requirements of Directive 92/42/EEC on
the effi ciency requirements for new hot water boilers fi red with
liquid or gaseous fuels.
Type test for purposes of Regulation 5 certifi ed by: Notifi ed
body 0087.
Product/production certifi ed by: Notifi ed body 0086.
The CE mark on this appliance shows compliance with:
1. Directive 90/396/EEC on the approximation of the laws of
the Member States relating to appliances burning gaseous
fuels.
2. Directive 73/23/EEC on the harmonisation of the Laws of
the Member States relating to electrical equipment de-
signed for use within certain voltage limits.
3. Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the Laws
of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compat-
ibility.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Under Section 6 of The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974,
we are required to provide information on substances hazard-
ous to health.
The adhesives and sealants used in this appliance are cured
and give no known hazard in this state.
Electrical Supply
The boiler must be earthed.
All system components shall be of an approved type and all
wiring to current I.E.E. wiring regulations.
External wiring must be correctly earthed, polarised and in ac-
cordance with the relevant standards.
In GB this is BS 7671.
In IE this is the current edition of I.S.813 “Domestic Gas Instal-
lations”.
The boiler must be connected to a permanent 230V ac, 50Hz
supply.
Connection of the whole electrical system of the boiler, including
any heating controls, to the electrical supply must be through
one common isolator and must be fused 3 Amp maximum.
Isolation should be by a double pole switched fused spur box,
with a minimum gap of 3mm for both poles. The fused spur
box should be readily accessible and preferably adjacent to the
appliance. It should be identifi ed as to its use.
Alternatively connection can be made through an unswitched
shuttered socket and 3A fused 3-pin plug both to the current
issue of BS 1363, provided they are not used in a room contain-
ing a bath or shower.
Wiring to the boiler must be PVC 85°C insulated cable, not less
than 0.75mm² (24/0.20mm).
IMPORTANT NOTE
ALL electrical connections to the boiler
must be permanently fi xed to a wall or a
sturdy support feature in a tidy manner.
WARNINGS
Gas Leak or Fault
Turn off the gas emergency control valve immediately. Eliminate all sources of ignition, i.e.smoking, blowlamps, hot
air guns etc. Do not operate electrical lights or switches either on or off. Open all doors and windows,ventilate the
area.
Sheet Metal Parts
This boiler contains metal parts (components) and care should be taken when handling and cleaning, with particular
regard to edges.
Sealed Components
Under no circumstances must the User interfere with or adjust sealed parts.
Important Information