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SAFE HANDLING
IMPORTANT NOTICE
For the first year all of our appliances are protected by our manufacturer’s guarantee which covers both parts and
labour.
As you would expect from Sime Ltd, it is our aim to provide our valued customers with the best in after sales and
service.
To take advantage of any extended warranty offered, all you have to do is to adhere to these 3 simple conditions:
The installation must be carried out to Manufacturers/Benchmark Standards by a Gas Safe Registered
Engineer, and recorded in the installation manual.
The appliance must be registered with both Sime Ltd and Gas Safe within 30 days of installation.
The appliance must be serviced every 12 months, within 30 days of the anniversary of the installation date, by either
Sime Ltd or a Gas Safe registered engineer- ensuring that the Benchmark service record in the installation
manual is completed.
Failure to comply with the above will result in only the 12 month warranty being offered.In the absence of any proof
of purchase, the 12 month warranty period will commence from the date of manufacture of the boiler as shown on the
appliance data plate.
This boiler may require 2 or more operatives to move it into its installation site, remove it from its packaging and
during movement into its installation location. Manoeuvring the boiler 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 precau-
tions should be considered:
– Grip the boiler at the base
– Be physically capable
– Use personal protective equipment as appropriate e.g. gloves, safety footwear.
During all manoeuvres and handling actions, every attempt should be made to ensure the following unless unavoi-
dable and/or the weight is light.
– Keep back straight
– Avoid twisting at the waist
– Always grip with the palm of the hand
– Keep load as close to the body as possible
– Always use assistance
WARNING
Caution should be exercised when performing any work on this appliance.
Protective gloves and safety glasses are recommended.
– Avoid direct contact with sharp edges.
– Avoid contact with any hot surfaces.
NOTICE
Please be aware that due to the wet testing of the appliance, there may some residual water in the hydraulic circuit.
– Protect any surfaces, carpets or floorings.
– Use a suitable container to catch any water that escape when removing the protective caps from the connections.
All descriptions and illustrations provided in this manual have been carefully prepared but we reserve the right to make changes
and improvements in our products that may affect the accuracy of the information contained in this manual.
