Navien NPE-32AWE, Installation Manual

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5 S afety Information
When servicing the controls, label all
wires prior to disconnecting them.
Failure to do so may result in wiring
errors, which can lead to improper or
dangerous operation. Verify proper
operation after servicing.
Do not use unapproved replacement
or accessory parts.
Doing so may result in improper or
dangerous operation and will void the
manufacturer’s warranty.
Do not place anything in or around
the flue terminals, such as a clothes
line, that could obstruct the air flow
in or out of the water heater.
This water heater has been approved
for use in the UK and Ireland only.
Using the water heater in any other
country will void the manufacturer’s
warranty.
G eneral I nstallation G uidelines
Building regulations and Benchmark
Building regulations require that installation should comply
with manufacture’s instruction. It is therefore important that the
commissioning checklist is completed by the installer.
Benchmark places responsibilities on
both manufacturers and installers.
The purpose is to ensure that customers are provided with
the correct equipment for their needs, that it is installed,
commissioned and serviced in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions by competent persons and
that it meets the requirements of the appropriate Building
R egulations. The Benchmark Checklist can be used to
demonstrate compliance with Building R egulations and
should be provided to the customer for future reference.
Installers are required to carry out installation, commissioning
and servicing work in accordance with the Benchmark Code
of Practice which is available from the Heating and Hotwater
Industry Council who manage and promote the
S cheme. Visit
www.centralheating.co.uk for more information.
Gas safety regulations
The water heater must be installed by an installer authori z ed by
the Ministry of Industry and it must be started up by an Official
Technical Assistance
S ervice authori z ed by Navien.
All Gas S afe registered engineers carry an ID card with their
license number and a photograph. You can check your engineer
is registered by telephoning 0800 408 5500 or online at www.
gassaferegister.co.uk.
In GB , this must be carried out by a competent person* as stated
in the Gas S afety (Installation & Use) R egulations (as may be
amended from time to time).
In IE , this must be carried out by a competent person as stated
in I. S 813 “Domestic Gas Installations”.
The manufacturer will not accept any liability whatsoever for
loss, damage or injury arising as a result of failure to observe
the instructions for use, maintenance and installation of the
appliance.
*A competent person: One who works for a Gas S afe registered company
and holds current certificates in the relevant AC S modules.
Installation Instructions
Current legislation must be taken into account on installing
this appliance, and it must be installed in a place with suitable
ventilation.
In GB , the installation must be carried out by a Gas S afe
R egistered installer. It must be carried out in accordance with
the current and relevant requirements of legislation and
guidance including:
The Gas S afety (Installation & Use) R egulations
The appropriate Building R egulations either The Building
R egulations, The Building R egulations ( S cotland), The Building
R egulations (Northern Ireland)
Water Fittings R egulation and local byelaws
I.E.E. Wiring R egulations
Health and S afety R egulations
Where no specific instructions are given, reference should be
made to the relevant British
S tandard Code of Practice.
S tandard D escri p tion
B S 5440: Part 1 Flues and ventilation: Flues
B S 5440: Part 2 Flues and ventilation: Air supply
B S 5546
Installation of hot water supplies for
domestic purposes
B S 6891 Installation of low pressure gas
B S 6644 Installation of gas-fired hot water boiler
B S 6 7 00
Installation of services supplying water for
domestic use
IGE/UP/10 Part
1 Edition 2 Installation of Gas appliances in
Commercial