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Installation and maintenance instructions for uniSTOR 0020111105_00
1.7 Benchmark
Fig. 1.1 Benchmark logo
Benchmark places responsibilities on both manufactur-
ers and installers. The purpose is to ensure that custom-
ers are provided with the correct equipment for their
needs, that it is installed, commissioned and serviced in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions by com-
petent persons and that it meets the requirements of
the appropriate Building Regulations. The Benchmark
Checklist can be used to demonstrate compliance with
Building Regulations and should be provided to the cus-
tomer for future reference.
Installers are required to carry out installation, commis-
sioning 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 Scheme.
Visit www.central heating.co.uk for more information.
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Safety instructions and regulations
2.1
Safety and warning information
When conducting installation and maintenance work,
observe the general safety instructions and the warning
notes which appear before each of the actions.
2.1.1
Classification of warnings
The warning notes are classified in accordance with the
severity of the possible danger using the following warn-
ing signs and signal words:
Warning sign
Signal
word
Explanation
a
Danger!
Imminent danger to life or risk
of severe personal injury
e
Danger!
Risk of death from
electric shock
a
Warning!
Risk of minor
personal injury
b
Caution!
Risk of material or environmental
damage
2.1.2
Structure of warnings
Warning signs are identified by an upper and lower sepa-
rating line and are laid out according to the following
basic principle:
a
Signal word!
Type and source of danger!
Explanation of the type and source of dan-
ger.
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Measures for averting the danger
1 Notes on the documentation
2 Safety instructions and regulations
