joule Cyclone series, Installation & Maintenance Manual

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Introduction
The instructions are an integral part of the appliance and must be given to the end user on comple-
tion of the installation in order to comply with the current regulation.
It is important to carefully read the manual to understand all the information to enable safe installa-
tion, use and servicing. These instructions consist of details for installation, servicing, fault finding
and replacement of parts for the cylinder purchased.
JOULE will not accept any liability in the event of damage for not complying with the guidance in
this instruction manual.
The instructions for this installation manual apply to the range of JOULE Cyclone Unvented Cylinders.
Safety is paramount when installing unvented hot water systems and the following instructions must
be adhered to:
• Only certified competant installers can install, commission and service the equipment supplied.
• The cylinder must be used for potable hot water only. Any other applications will be considered
incorrect use and JOULE will not be held liable for any losses resulting from such use.
• All installation and maintenance instructions must be observed to ensure the correct operation
of the equipment.
• The electric immersion must not be switched on unless the cylinder is completely full of water.
• Domestic hot water may be stored at temperatures exceeding 60°C. Preventative measures
should be put in place to negate the possibility of scalding.
• A maintenance schedule should be put in place with a competent person to service the equip-
ment annually to comply with the warranty conditions.
• When servicing the system the mains supply to the cylinder should be isolated.
• Only genuine spare parts should be used. A full list of items with relevant codes can be found
on page 13.
The installation must be carried out by a person competent to install unvented hot water systems.
The installation must be carried out in accordance with the following recommendations:
All current Building Regulations issued by the Department of the Environment, i.e. Approved Docu-
ment L1 Building Standards (Scotland) (Consolidation) Regulations issued by the Scottish Develop-
ment Department UK Water Regulations/Byelaws (Scotland) Health & Safety Document No. 635
(The Electricity At Work Regulations 1989). The installation should also be in accordance with the
following British Standard Codes of Practice:
BS 5449:1990 Forced circulation hot water systems
BS 5546:2000 Installation of hot water supplies for domestic purposes
BS 5918:1989 Solar heating systems for domestic hot water
BS 6700:2006 Design, installation, testing and maintenance of services supplying water.
Failure to install this appliance correctly could lead to prosecution and will invalidate the guarantee.
It is in your own interest and that of safety to ensure that the law is complied with.