ecoTEC plus 937 installation and maintenance manual
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4
Sequence of operations during
installation
4.1
Transporting the appliance
a
Important:
With regards to the Manual Handling
Operations, 1992 Regulations, the following lift
operation exceeds the recommended weight for
a one man lift.
General recommendations when handling
• Clear the route before attempting the lift.
• Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back
straight – bend using legs.
• Keep load as close to body as possible. Do not twist –
reposition feet instead.
• If 2 persons performing lift, ensure co-ordinated
movements during lift.
• Avoid upper body/top heavy bending - do not lean
forward/sideways.
• Recommend wear suitable cut resistant gloves with
good grip to protect against sharp edges and ensure
good grip.
• Always use assistance if required.
Removal of carton from delivery van
• Recommend 2 person lift or 1 person with use of sack
truck.
• If 1 person is performing lift, straddle the load, tilt and
place carton into position on truck.
• Recommend secure appliance onto truck with suitable
straps.
• Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back
straight – bend using legs.
• Keep load as close to body as possible.
• If 2 persons performing lift, ensure co-ordinated
movements during lift.
• Always use assistance if required.
Carriage of carton from point of delivery to point of
installation – ground floor.
• Recommend 2 person lift or 1 person with use of sack
truck.
• If 1 person is performing lift, straddle the load, tilt and
place carton into position on truck.
• Recommend secure appliance onto truck with suitable
straps.
• Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back
straight – bend using legs.
• Keep load as close to body as possible.
• If 2 persons performing lift, ensure co-ordinated
movements during lift.
• Clear the route before attempting the lift.
• If removing boiler from truck straddle the load and tilt
forwards to facilitate secure grip.
• Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back
straight – bend using legs.
• Do not twist – reposition feet instead.
• Take care to avoid trip hazards, slippery or wet
surfaces and when climbing steps and stairs.
• Always use assistance if required.
Carriage of carton from point of delivery to point of
installation – first or higher floor, cellar.
• Recommend 2-person lift or 1 person with use of sack
truck.
• If 1 person is performing lift, straddle the load, tilt and
place carton into position on truck.
• Recommend secure appliance onto truck with suitable
straps.
• Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back
straight – bend using legs.
• Keep load as close to body as possible.
• If 2 persons performing lift, ensure co-ordinated
movements during lift.
• Avoid upper body/top heavy bending - do not lean
forward/sideways.
• Clear the route before attempting the lift.
• If removing boiler from truck straddle the load and tilt
forwards to facilitate secure grip.
• Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back
straight – bend using legs.
• Do not twist – reposition feet instead.
• Take care to avoid trip hazards, slippery or wet
surfaces and when climbing steps and stairs.
• Always use assistance if required.
Carriage of carton from point of delivery to point of
installation – roofspace.
• Recommend 2-person lift.
• Ensure co-ordinated movements during lift.
• Avoid upper body/top heavy bending - do not lean
forward/sideways.
• Clear the route before attempting the lift.
• Take care to avoid trip hazards, slippery or wet
surfaces and when climbing steps and stairs.
• When transferring appliance into roofspace,
recommend 1 person to be in roofspace to receive the
appliance and other person to be below to pass up and
support appliance.
• Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back
straight – bend using legs.
• Keep load as close to body as possible.
• Always use assistance if required.
• It is assumed safe access, flooring and adequate
lighting are provided in the roof space.
• It is recommended a risk assessment of the roof space
area be carried out before moving the appliance into
the area to take into account access, stability of
flooring, lighting and other factors, and appropriate
measures taken.
Unpacking of appliance from carton.
Recommend 2 persons unpack appliance from carton.
Always keep working area clear.
4 Sequence of operations during installation
