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Operating manual ecoCRAFT 0020058717_03
2.3 Regulations
For installation of the appliance laws, regulations, tech-
nical rules and standards must be considered and ad-
hered to ensure the safe installation of your appliance.
2.3.1
Regulations (Great Britain and Eire)
Attention shall be made to the regulations, guidelines
and standards in force. In particular reference shall be
given to the following regulations, guidelines, standards
and rules:
- The electrical connections to the boiler MUST be in ac-
cordance with the I.E.E Wiring Regulations, and tested
accordingly.
- The Clean Air Act 1993 and the 3rd Edition of the
1956 Clean Air Act.
- The Building Regulations England and Wales, The
Building Standards Scotland and any requirements de-
termined by the local authorities within.
- Water supply (water fittings) regulations 1999
Detailed recommendations are also contained in the fol-
lowing documents:
BS 5854
Code of practice for flues and flue structures
in buildings.
BS EN 12828
Design for water-based heating systems.
BS 6644
Specification for Installation of gas-fired hot
water boilers of rated inputs between 70 kW
(net) and 1.8MW (net) (2nd and 3rd family
gases).
BS 6880
Code of practice for low temperature heating
systems of output greater than 45 kW.
Part 1 Fundamental and design considera-
tions.
Part 2 Selection of equipment.
Part 3 Installation, commissioning and main-
tenance.
BS 6981
Installation of low pressure gas pipework of
up to 28 mm in domestic premises.
BS 7074
Application selection and installation of ex-
pansion vessels and ancillary equipment for
sealed water systems.
Part 1 Code of practice for domestic heating
and hot water.
Part 2 Code of practice for low and medium
temperature hot water systems.
BS 6700
Specification for design, installation, testing
and maintenance of services supplying water
for domestic use within buildings and their
curtilages.
Institute of Gas Engineers Publications
IGE/UP/1
Soundness testing and purging of industrial
and commercial gas installations.
IGE/UP/1A
Soundness testing and purging of small low
pressure industrial and commercial natural
gas installations.
IGE/UP/10
Installation of gas appliances in industrial
and commercial premises.
Part 1 Flued appliances
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Instructions for operation
3.1 Manufacturer's
guarantee
Vaillant warranty
Vaillant provide a full parts and labour warranty for this
appliance.
The appliance must be installed by a suitably competent
person in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation
and Use) Regulations 1998, and the manufacturer’s in-
structions. In the UK ‘CORGI’ registered installers under-
take the work in compliance with safe and satisfactory
standards.
All unvented domestic hot water cylinders must be in-
stalled by a competent person to the current building
regulations at the time of installation (G3).
Terms and conditions apply to the warranty, details of
which can be found on the warranty registration card in-
cluded with this appliance.
Failure to install and commission this appliance in com-
pliance with the manufacturer’s instructions may invali-
date the warranty (this does not affect the customer’s
statutory rights).
3.2 Intended
use
Valliant ecoCRAFT gas-fired condensing boilers are
state-of-the-art appliances which have been constructed
in accordance with recognised safety regulations. Nev-
ertheless, there is still a risk of injury or death to the
user or others, or of damage to the appliance and other
property in the event of improper use or use for which it
is not intended.
The unit is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge, unless
they are supervised or have been given instruction con-
cerning use of the unit by a person responsible for their
safety. Children must be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the unit.
The units are intended as heat generators for closed
hot-water central heating installations and for central
hot water preparation. Any other use or use beyond
that specified shall be considered as improper use. The
manufacturer/supplier is not liable for any resulting
damage. The user alone bears the risk.
Intended use includes the observance of the operating
and installation manual and all other applicable docu-
ments, as well as adherence to the maintenance and in-
spection conditions.
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Caution!
Any improper use is forbidden.
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