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Installation and Servicing
SECTION 1 - GENERAL
1.3 SAFE HANDLING
This HIU may 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 HIU
may include the use of a sack truck and involve lifting, pushing
and pulling.
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:
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Grip the HIU at the base.
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Be physically capable.
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Use personal protective equipment as appropriate, e.g.
gloves, safety footwear etc.
During all manoeuvres and handling actions, every attempt
should be made to ensure the following unless unavoidable
and/or the weight is light:
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Keep back straight.
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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.
1.4 OPTIONAL EXTRA KITS
The following optional extra kits are available for the HIU POD
Direct & Indirect models:
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Credit Control Valve Kit
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Flushing Bypass Permanent Kit
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Union Kit R3/4 to G1
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Flushing Bypass Temporary Kit
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Heat Meter Wired MBUS Kit
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Heat Meter Wireless MBUS Kit
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Room Temperature Sensor
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Open Therm Room Control
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Ideal System Filter
1.5 SAFETY
The HIU must be installed by a competent person trained in
Heat Network product installations, in accordance to Heat
Network code of practice (installation and use) regulations or
other 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.
It must be carried out in accordance with the relevant
requirements of the:
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Heat Networks code of practice (Installation and Use)
Regulations
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Appropriate Building Regulations, either: The Building
Regulations, The Building Regulations (Scotland), Building
Regulations (Northern Ireland).
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Water Fittings Regulations or Water byelaws in Scotland.
Current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations.
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Where no specific instructions are given, reference should
be made to the relevant British Standard Code of Practice.
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The current Building Regulations and reference should be
made to the current ETCI rules for electrical installation.
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Detailed recommendations are contained in the following
British Standard Codes of Practice:
CIBSE CP1 (2020)
Heat Network code of practice.
BS EN. 12828
Heating Systems in buildings: Design for water-
based heating systems.
BS EN 12831
Heating Systems in buildings: Method for
calculation of the design heat load.
BS EN 14336
Heating Systems in buildings: Installation and
commissioning of water-based heating systems.
Health & Safety Document No. 635.
The Electricity at Work Regulations, 1989.
The manufacturer’s notes must NOT be taken, in any way, as
overriding statutory obligations.
IMPORTANT.
These appliances are CE & UKCA certificated for
safety and performance. It is therefore important that no external
control devices, e.g. economisers etc., are directly connected
to these appliances unless covered by these Installation and
Servicing Instructions or as otherwise recommended by Ideal
Heating in writing. If in doubt, please enquire.
Any direct connection of a control device not approved by Ideal
Heating could invalidate the certification and the normal appliance
warranty.
1.6 SAFE HANDLING OF SUBSTANCES
No asbestos, mercury or CFCs are included in any part of the HIU
or its manufacture.
1.7 LOCATION OF HIU
The HIU must be installed on a flat and vertical internal wall,
capable of adequately supporting the weight of the HIU and any
ancillary equipment.
The HIU may be fitted on a combustible wall and insulation
between the wall and the HIU is not necessary, unless required by
the local authority.
For electrical safety reasons there must be no access available
from the back of the HIU.
The HIU must not be fitted outside.
Bathroom Installations
This appliance is rated
IP20.
The HIU may be installed in any room or internal space, although
particular attention is drawn to the requirements of the current IEE
(BS 7671) Wiring Regulations and the electrical provisions of the
Building Regulations applicable in Scotland, with respect to the
installation of the HIU in a room or internal space containing a bath
or shower. For IE reference should be made to the current ETCI
rules for electrical installations and I.S. 813:2002.
If the appliance is to be installed in a room containing a bath or
shower then, providing water jets are not going to be used for
cleaning purposes (as in communal baths/showers), the appliance
must be installed beyond Zone 2, as detailed in BS 7671.
