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General safety precautions
Installer reference guide
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C08AF + EHYKOMB33A
Daikin Altherma R Hybrid
4P471761-1E – 2020.10
1.2.7 Gas exhaust
Flue systems must NOT be modified or installed in any way other than as described
in the fitting instructions. Any misuses or unauthorized 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.
It is NOT allowed to combine flue system parts purchased from different suppliers.
1.2.8 Local legislation
See the local and national regulations.
Local regulations for UK
It is law that all gas appliances are installed by a gas safe registered competent
engineer and in accordance with the following recommendations:
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Current Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
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All current building regulations
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Building Standards (Scotland) Consolidated
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This appliance MUST be installed in accordance with the Gas (Safety and Use)
Regulations, current Building Regulations, Building Standards (Scotland), I.S.813
Installation of Gas Appliances (Ireland), IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671), Health
and Safety Document No. 635 (Electricity at Work Regulations) and Local Water
Authority Bye Laws
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UK Water Regulations and Bye Laws
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Health & Safety
The installation MUST comply with the following British Standards codes of
practice:
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BS 5440-1: 2008 Flueing and ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not
exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases)
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BS 5440-2: 2009 Flueing and ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not
exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases)
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BS 5546: 2010 Specification for installation and maintenance of gas-fired water-
heating appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net
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BS 5549: 1990 Forced circulation hot water systems.
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BS 6700: 2006 + A1: 2009 Design, installation, testing and maintenance of
services supplying water for domestic use within buildings and their curtilages -
Specification
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BS 6798: 2014 Specification for selection, installation, inspection, commissioning,
servicing and maintenance of gas-fired boilers of rated input not exceeding
70 kW net
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BS 6891: 2015 Specification for the installation and maintenance of low pressure
gas installation pipework of up to 35 mm (R1¼) on premises
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BS 7593: 2006 Code of practice for treatment of water in domestic hot water
space heating systems
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BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for electrical installations. IET wiring regulations
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BS 7074: 1 Code of practice for domestic and hot water supply
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EN12828: 2014 Space heating for domestic premises