GENERAL
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Mexico Slimline CF440 -
Installation & Servicing
Operatives should be knowledgeable in handling techniques
when performing these tasks and the following precautions
should be considered:
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Split the boiler down to reduce the weight, e.g. remove
casing and hardware pack. Refer to Frame 9.
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Be physically capable.
•
Use PPE as appropriate, e.g. gloves, safety footwear.
During all manoeuvres and handling actions, every attempt
should be made to ensure the following unless unavoidable
and/or the weight is light.
•
Keep back straight.
•
Avoid twisting at the waist.
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Avoid upper body/top heavy bending.
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Always grip with the palm of the hand.
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Use designated hand holds.
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Keep load as close to the body as possible.
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Always use assistance if required.
OPTIONAL EXTRA KITS
Programmer Kit
Fits neatly within the casing. Separate
fitting instructions are included with this kit.
Overheat
Available to allow the boiler to be used
Thermostat Kit
on sealed water systems.
GAS SAFETY
CURRENT GAS SAFETY (INSTALLATION AND USE)
REGULATIONS OR RULES IN FORCE.
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 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.
Detailed recommendations are contained in the following British
Standard Codes of Practice:
BS. 6891
Low pressure installation pipes.
BS. 6798
Installation of gas fired hot water boilers of rated
input not exceeding 60 kW.
BS. 5449:1
Forced circulation hot water systems (small bore
and microbore domestic central heating systems).
BS. 5546
Installation of gas hot water supplies for domestic
purposes (2nd Family Gases).
BS. 5440: 1
Flues for gas appliances of rated input not
exceeding 60 kW.
BS. 5440: 2
Ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not
exceeding 60 kW.
BS 7593
Treatment of water in Domestic Hot Water Central
Heating Systems.
Health and Safety Document No. 635.
The Electricity at Work Regulations, 1989.
Manufacturer’s notes must NOT be taken in any way as overriding
statutory obligations.
IMPORTANT.
These appliances are certificated by the British
Standards Institution for safety and performance. It is important,
therefore, that no external control devices, e.g. flue dampers,
economisers etc., are directly connected to these appliances
unless covered by these Installation and Servicing Instructions or
otherwise recommended by
Caradon Ideal Limited
in writing. If in
doubt please enquire.
Any direct connection of a control device not approved by
Caradon
Ideal Limited
could invalidate the BSI Certification and the normal
appliance warranty. It could also infringe the Gas Safety Regulations
and the above regulations or other statutory requirements.
SAFE HANDLING OF SUBSTANCES
Care should be taken when handling the boiler insulation
panels, which can cause irritation to the skin. No asbestos,
mercury or CFCs are included in any part of the boiler.
1.
This appliance is NOT suitable for use in a direct hot water
system.
2.
If the boiler is to be used on a sealed system, an
Overheat
Thermostat Kit
is available and must be installed in
accordance with the instructions supplied with the kit.
3.
All water connections are Rc1 (1" BSP). The front top and
bottom plugged connections must not be used. 2 spare
blanking off plugs are provided, in the hardware pack, for use
as necessary in the rear flow or return water connections.
4.
Pipework connections to all systems may use flow and
return connections on the same side, or opposite sides of
the boiler.
That is:
Fully pumped system
In a fully system, either a LH or a RH flow connection, together
with LH or RH return connection, may be used.
Gravity domestic hot water and pumped central heating.
In a gravity DHW and pumped CH system separate flow and
return connections are used for each service.
1 BOILER WATER CONNECTIONS
The use of a cylinder thermostat is recommended. This will
prevent excessive domestic hot water temperatures.
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