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GENERAL
Mexico Super FF4100 & FF4125 -
Installation & Servicing
This boiler will require 2 or more operatives to move it to its
installation site, remove it from its packaging base and during
movement into its installation location. Manoeuvring the boiler
may include the use of a sack truck and involve lifting, pushing
and pulling. The use of 1” pipe stubs of suitable lengths may
be temporarily screwed into the boiler tappings to act as
handles.
Caution should be exercised during these operations.
Operatives should be knowledgeable in handling techniques
when performing these tasks and the following precautions
should be considered:
•
Split the boiler down to reduce the weight, e.g. remove
casing and hardware pack. Refer to Frames 5 & 6.
•
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.
•
Avoid upper body/top heavy bending.
•
Always grip with the palm of the hand.
•
Use designated hand holds.
•
Keep load as close to the body as possible.
•
Always use assistance if required.
OPTIONAL EXTRA KITS
Extension Duct Kit
Programmer Kit
Fits neatly within the casing. Separate
fitting instructions are included with this
kit.
Overheat
is 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 or in IE a competent person. 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.
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.
1 BOILER WATER CONNECTIONS
Dimension
A
B
FF4100
299mm (11 3/4")
533mm (21")
FF4125
373mm (14 5/8") 600mm (23 5/8")
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