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1. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR INSTALLERS, MAINTENANCE TEChNICIANS AND USERS
1.1. General warnings
This INSTRUCTION MANUAL, which is an integral and indispensable part of the product, must be handed over to the user by
the installer and must be kept in a safe place for future reference. The manual must accompany the boiler should it be sold or its
possession transferred. Following to the boiler installation, the installer is to advise the user on the boiler operation and its safety
devices. This Manual must be left with the completed Benchmark commissioning booklet with the boiler as Regulation 29 of the HSC
Gas safety (installation and use) Regulations 1998.
This boiler is designed for connection to a domestic heating or hot water system.
Any other use is deemed as improper and as such dangerous. Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be held
responsible for damage or injury to persons or animals caused by errors in the installation and/or use of the
appliance, or through non-compliance with current local and national standards and/or the manufacturer’s
instructions.
The boiler must be installed by qualified personnel, in compliance with applicable laws and standards and according to the
manufacturer’s instructions given in this manual.
In the UK, the installation must be carried out by a Registered Installer. To check for authorised qualified engineers please contact Gas
Safe 0800 408 5500 It must be carried out in accordance with the relevant requirements of the:
• Gas Safety Regulations;
• The appropriate Building Regulations either The Building Regulation, The Building Regulations (Scotland), Building Regulations
(Northern Ireland);
• The Water Fittings Regulations or Water Bylaws in Scotland;
• The current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations.
Where no specific instructions are given, reference should be made to the relevant British Standards Code of Practice.
In IE, the installation must be carried out by a competent Person and installed in accordance with the current edition of I.E. 813
“Domestic Gas Installations”, the current Building Regulations and reference should be made to the current ETCI rules for electrical
installations.
The commissioning of the boiler and any subsequent works carried out on the appliance must be effected by an appropriately
qualified technician or an approved Fondital Helpline Service Centre technician.
Damage and/or injury caused by incorrect installation or use, or non-observance of the manufacturer’s instructions shall relieve the
manufacturer from any and all contractual and extra-contractual liability.
Before installing the boiler, check that the technical data corresponds to the requirements for its correct use in the system design.
Check that the boiler is intact and it has not been damaged during transport and handling: do not install equipment which is damaged
and/or faulty. In case of doubt, do not attempt to use the product but refer to the supplier. Packing materials (cardboard box, wooden
crate, nails, staples, plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.) must not be left within reach of children in that these items represent a potential
hazard and must be disposed of in a responsible manner.
Do not obstruct the air intake or flue exhaust grills and terminals.
Only manufacturer approved and supplied accessories or optional kits (including electric ones) are to be installed with this product.
Properly dispose of the packaging as all the materials can be recycled. The packaging must therefore be sent to specific waste
management sites.
In the event of failure and/or malfunction, shut down the system. Do not interfere with or attempt any repairs. Call for professionally
qualified technical assistance only. Fondital Helpline UK 01329 828555.
Any warranty repairs to the appliance must be carried out exclusively by the manufacturer’s authorised service centre using original
spare parts. Non-observance of the above requirements may affect the safety of the boilers and endanger people, animals and
property.
The manufacturer, in order to guarantee efficient and correct functioning of the equipment, recommends the boiler to be serviced and
repaired by a Gas Safe Registered authorised Service Centre which is best trained for the purpose.
Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operations, disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply by switching
off at the main switch and/or any other isolating device.
Routine boiler maintenance is to be performed according to the schedule indicated in the relevant section of this
manual. Appropriate boiler maintenance ensures efficient operation, environment preservation, and safety for people,
animals and objects.
In the event of long periods of inactivity of the boiler, disconnect it from power mains and close the gas Isolation valve. Warning!
When power mains are disconnected, boiler electronic anti-freeze function will not be operative.
Should there be a risk of freezing, add anti-freeze: it is not advisable to empty the system as this may result in damage; use specific
anti-freeze products suitable for multi-metal heating systems.