Legislation
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© Baxi Heating UK Limited 2005
Potterton declare that no substances harmful to
health are contained in the boiler or used during
boiler manufacture.
The boiler is suitable only for installation in GB and IE, and
must only be used in a suitably ventilated location.
The installation must be carried out in accordance with the
relevant requirements of the:
• Gas Safety (Installation & 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.
Codes of Practice
Most recent version should be used
In GB the following Codes of Practice apply:
Standard
Scope
BS 6891
Gas Installation.
BS 5546
Installation of hot water supplies for domestic
purposes.
BS 5449
Forced circulation hot water systems.
BS 6798
Installation of gas fired hot water boilers.
BS 5440 Part 1
Flues.
BS 5440 Part 2
Ventilation.
BS 7074
Expansion vessels and ancillary equipment for
sealed water systems.
BS 7593
Treatment of water in domestic hot water
central heating systems.
In IE the following Codes of Practice apply:
Standard
Scope
I.S. 813
Domestic Gas Installations.
The following BS standards give valuable additional information;
BS 5546
Installation of hot water supplies for domestic
purposes.
BS 5449
Forced circulation hot water systems.
BS 7074
Expansion vessels and ancillary equipment for
sealed water systems.
BS 7593
Treatment of water in domestic hot water
central heating systems.
In IE, the installation must be carried out 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.
All systems must be thoroughly flushed and treated
with inhibitor (see section 6.2).
Failure to flush and add inhibitor to the system will
invalidate the boiler warranty.
IMPORTANT -
Installation, Commissioning, Service & Repair
This appliance must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
the regulations in force. Read the instructions fully before installing or using the
appliance.
In GB, this must be carried out by a competent person as stated in the Gas Safety
(Installation & Use) Regulations.
Definition of competence:
A person who works for a CORGI registered company and
holding current certificates in the relevant ACS modules, is deemed competent.
All CORGI registered installers carry a CORGI identification card and have a
registration number. You can check your installer is registered by telephoning
0870 4012300 or writing to:-
1 Elmwood,
Chineham Business Park,
Crockford Lane,
Basingstoke. RG24 8WG
or check online at www.corgi-gas-safety.com
In IE, this must be carried out by a competent person as stated in I.S. 813 “Domestic
Gas Installations”.
Lifting -
This product should be lifted and handled by two people. For recommended
hand holds see section 8.3. Stooping should be avoided and protective equipment
worn where necessary. Carrying & lifting equipment should be used as required, e.g.
when installing in a loft space.
The addition of anything that may interfere with the normal operation of the appliance
without express written permission from the manufacturer or his agent could invalidate
the appliance warranty. In GB this could also infringe the Gas Safety (Installation and
Use) Regulations.
