SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
INSTALLATION REGULATIONS
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
DON'T SMOKE OR STRIKE MATCHES.
DON'T TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON OR OFF.
DO PUT OUT NAKED FLAMES.
DO OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS.
DO KEEP PEOPLE AWAY FROM THE AREA AFFECTED.
DO TURN OFF THE CONTROL VALVE AT THE METER.
DO CALL YOUR GAS COMPANY.
BOILER OPERATION:
This boiler must only be operated by a responsible adult who has been instructed
in, understands and is aware of the boiler’s operating conditions and effects.
BENCHMARK:
A Benchmark Log Book is provided, at the back of this manual, for the installer to
complete including their CORGI registration number to confirm that the boiler has
been installed, commissioned and serviced according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
IMPORTANT: The completed Benchmark Log Book will be required in the event of any
warranty work and may be required by the local Building Control Inspector.
HEALTH & SAFETY:
The appliance contains no asbestos and no substances have been used in the
construction process that contravene the COSHH Regulations (Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988). Where applicable, the CE mark indicates
compliance with relative EU Directives.
COMBUSTIBLE AND CORROSIVE MATERIALS:
Do not store or use any combustible materials (paper, thinners, paints etc.) inside
or within the vicinity of the appliance.
The combustion air must be kept clear of chemically aggressive substances, which
can corrode the appliance and invalidate any warranty.
FITTING & MODIFICATIONS:
Fitting the appliance and any controls to the appliance may only be carried out by
a competent engineer in accordance with these instructions and the relevant Installation
Regulations.
Flue systems must not be modified in any way other than as described in the fitting
instructions.
Any misuse or unauthorised modifications to the appliance, flue or associated
components and systems could invalidate the warranty. The manufacturer accepts
no liability arising from any such actions, excluding statutory rights.
SERVICING:
Advise the user to have the system regularly serviced by a competent, qualified
engineer (such as British Gas or other CORGI registered personnel) using approved
spares, to help maintain the economy, safety and reliability of the appliance.
IMPORTANT - The service engineer must complete the Service Record in the
Benchmark Log Book after each service.
Failure to install appliances correctly could
lead to prosecution.
This appliance must be installed by a
competent registered engineer, such as British
Gas or other CORGI registered personnel, in
accordance with, and comply to, the current:
Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations
1998, IEE Regulations, Building Regulations,
Building Standards (Scotland)
(Consolidation), Building Regulations
(Northern Ireland), local water by-laws, Health
& Safety Document 635 (The Electricity at
Work Regulations 1989), IS 813 (Eire) and
any other local requirements.
The relevant Standards should be followed,
including:
BS7074:1 : Code of practice for domestic
heating and hot water supply
BS6891 : Installation of low pressure gas
pipework up to 32mm (R1
1/4
)
BS EN:12828 : Central heating for domestic
premises
BS5440:1 : Flues and ventilation for gas
appliances of rated heating not exceeding
70kW (net) : Flues
BS5440:2 : Flues and ventilation for gas
appliances of rated heating not exceeding
70kW (net) : Air Supply
BS7593 : Treatment of water in domestic hot
water central heating systems
BS6798 : Installation of gas fired boilers of
rated input up to 70kW (net)
Where no specific instruction is given,
reference should be made to the relevant
codes of Practice.
L.P.G. Installation:
An appliance using L.P.G. must not be installed
in a room or internal space below ground
level unless one side of the building is open
to the ground.
Timber framed buildings:
Where the boiler is to be fitted to a timber
framed building the guidelines laid down in
BS5440: Part 1 and IGE "Gas Installations in
Timber Frame Buildings” should be adhered
to.
IMPORTANT:
Artificially softened water must not be used
to fill the central heating system.
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