1.4.5
Risk of structural damages by
escaping water
Incorrect installation can cause leakages.
∙
Make sure there are no stresses in the
hydraulic lines.
∙
Correctly position the seals.
1.5
Intended use
The product is a state-of-the-art product
which has been constructed in accordance
with recognised safety regulations.
Nevertheless, there is still a risk of injury or
death to the user or others or of damage to
the product and other property in the event
of improper use or use for which it is not
intended.
The appliance is intended to be used for
booster heating in systems used with a heat
pump.
Intended use includes the following:
-
observing the included operating,
installation and maintenance instructions
for this product and any other parts and
components of the system
-
installing and fi tting the product in
accordance with the product and system
approval
-
complying with all of the inspection and
maintenance conditions listed in the
instructions.
The appliance should be installed in a place
where it will not be exposed to damp or
water splashes. Comply with the electrical
protection index (IP) shown in the technical
data.
Any other use than the use described in the
instructions at hand or any use extending the
described use is not intended.
Any direct commercial or industrial use is
also deemed to be improper.
1.6
Rules and regulations
1.6.5.1
IMPORTANT
Where no British Standards exists, materials
and equipment should be fi t for their purpose
and of suitable quality and workmanship.
The installation of this heating appliance
must be carried out by a competent person
approved at the time by the Health and
Safety Executive and in accordance with the
rules in force in the countries of destination.
Manufacturer’s instructions must not be
taken as overriding statutory requirements.
1.6.5.2
Statutory Requirements
In GB, the installation of the heating
appliance must be carried out by a
competent person approved at the time by
the Health and Safety Executive and as
described in the following regulations:
- The manufacturer’s instructions supplied.
- The appropriate Buildings Regulations
either The Building Regulations, The Building
Regulations (Scotland), The Building
Regulations (Northern Ireland).
- The Water Supply (water fi ttings)
Regulations 1999 and water byelaws 2000,
Scotland.
- The Health and Safety at Work Act,
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
(COSHH).
- Any electrical work must conform to BS
7671 and where applicable Part P of the
building regulations.
Where no specifi c instructions are given,
reference should be made to the relevant
British Standard Code of Practice.
In IE, the installation must be carried out by
a competent person approved at the time by
the Health and Safety Executive and installed
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.
GB: the following Codes of Practice apply:
BS4814, BS6798, BS5440 Part 1 and 2,
BS5546 Part 1, BS5449, BS6891, BS6700,
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