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The Benchmark Scheme
Sime Ltd is a licensed member of the Benchmark Scheme which aims to improve the standards of installation and
commissioning of domestic heating and hot water systems in the UK and to encourage regular servicing to optimise
safety, efficiency and performance.
Benchmark is managed and promoted by the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council.
For more information visit www.centralheating.co.uk.
Please ensure that the installer has fully completed the Benchmark Checklist in the use and maintenance section of
the installation instructions supplied with the product and that you have signed it to say that you have received a full
and clear explanation of its operation.
The installer is legally required to complete a commissioning checklist as a means of complyng with the appropriate
Building Regulations (England and Wales).
All installations must be notified to Local Area Building Control either directly or through a Competent Persons
Scheme.
A Building Regulations Compliance Certificate will then be issued to the customer who should, on receipt, write the
Notification Number on the Benchmark Checklist.
This product should be serviced regularly to optimise its safety, efficiency and performance.
The service engineer should complete the relevant Service Record on the Benchmark Checklist after each service.
The Benchmark Checklist may be required in the event of any warranty work and as supporting documentation
relating to home improvements in the optional documents section of the Home Information Pack.
Please refer to commissioning instructions for filling in the checklist at the back of this installation guide.
Note: All Gas Safe registered installers carry a ID Card.
You can check your installer is Gas Safe Registered by calling 0800 408 5577
SIME COMBINATION BOILERS
Installer checklist
Important Information
IT IS A STATUTORY REQUIREMENT THAT ALL GAS APPLIANCES ARE INSTALLED BY COMPETENT PERSONS,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GAS SAFETY (INSTALLATION AND USE) REGULATIONS (CURRENT EDITION). The
manufacturer’s instructions must not be taken as overriding any statutory requirements, and failure to comply
with these regulations may lead to prosecution.
No modifications to the appliance should be made unless they are fully approved by the manufacturer.
GAS LEAKS:
DO NOT OPERATE ANY ELECTRICAL SWITCH, OR USE A NAKED FLAME. TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY
AND VENTILATE THE AREA BY OPENING DOORS AND WINDOWS CONTACT THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE ON
0800111999.
Please remember to carry out the following checks after installation. This will achieve complete customer
satisfaction, and avoid unnecessary service calls. A charge will be made for a service visit where the fault is not
due to a manufacturing defect.
Has a correct by-pass been fitted and adjusted?
Has the system and boiler been flushed?
Is the system and boiler full of water, and the correct pressure showing on the pressure gauge?
Is the Auto Air Vent open?
Has the pump been rotated manually?
Is the gas supply working pressure correct?
Is the boiler wired correctly? (See installation manual).
Has the D.H.W. flow rate been set to the customer requirements?
Has the customer been fully advised on the correct use of the boiler, system and controls?
Has the Benchmark Checklist in the use and maintenance section of this manual, been completed?
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