Installation & Servicing instructions ATAG iC-Range
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2 Rules & Regulations (Symbols)
The following regulations apply to installation of ATAG central heating boilers:
Legislation and Regulations.
Gas Safety (Installation and Use). All gas appliances must by law, be installed by a competent person, eg.
Members of Gas Safe Register and in accordance with the current Gas Safety Regulation. Failure to install
appliance correctly could lead to prosecution.
All Gas Safe registered installers carry a Gas Safe ID card and have a registration number. You can call Gas
Safe Register directly on 0800 408 5577.
In addition to the above regulations this appliance must be installed in compliance with the current IEE
Regulations and Building Regulations. Regulations and bye laws of the Local Water Authority and the
Current Health and Safety Regulation.
The Benchmark Scheme
Benchmark places responsibilities on both manufacturers and installers. The
purpose is to ensure that customers are provided with the correct equipment
for their needs, that it is installed, commissioned and serviced in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions by competent 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 customer for future reference.
Installers are required to carry out installation, commissioning 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.centralheating.co.uk for more information.
The current Electricity at Work Regulation must be complied with and also be in accordance with the relevant
and current editions of the British Standards.
The ATAG iC boiler is a certified appliance and must not be modified or installed in any way contrary to
this Installation Manual. Manufacturers instructions must not be taken, in any way, as overriding statutory
obligations.
The ATAG iC boiler is a central heating boiler with an integrated hot water function. The boiler must be
connected according to these instructions and all installation norms in respect of the part of the boiler to be
connected.
The appliance is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction.
Children being supervised not to play with the appliance.
Observe the following rules of safety:
- All work on the boiler must take place in a dry environment.
- ATAG boilers may never be in operation without their housing, except in connection with maintenance or
adjustments (see Chapter 15 and 16).
- Never allow electrical or electronic components to come into contact with water.
Carry out the following tasks in connection with maintenance, etc. to an already-installed boiler:
- Shut down all programs
- Close the gas isolation valve
- Shut down the 230V power supply
- Close the shut off valve of the boiler’s cold water supply
See chapter 15 and 16 for further instructions.
