Installation and maintenance instructions ecoTEC 0020173113_01
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Safety
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The current ETCI Regulations for installing electrical equip-
ment must also be observed.
Installation and settings
In the following cases, the boiler must be operated only
with the front casing fitted and closed and with a com-
pletely mounted air/flue gas duct:
– starting up
– test purposes
– continuous operation,
Otherwise, under unfavourable operating conditions, injury,
death or material damage may occur.
Exclusively for test purposes such as gas working pressure
testing the boiler may be operated with the front casing
removed for short durations ONLY but must have a com-
pletely mounted air/flue gas duct.
What to do if you smell gas
Installation errors, damage, manipulation, an unauthorised
installation site or similar can cause gas to escape and
result in a risk of poisoning and explosion. If there is a smell
of gas in the building, proceed as follows:
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Avoid rooms that smell of gas.
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If possible, open doors and windows fully and ensure air
is circulating.
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Avoid the use of naked flames (e.g. lighters, matches).
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Do not smoke.
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Do not use any electrical switches, plugs, doorbells, tele-
phones or other communication systems in the building.
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Close the gas meter isolator device or the main isolator
device.
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If possible, close the gas stop cock on the unit.
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Warn the occupants in the building by knocking or call-
ing.
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Leave the building.
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If you can actually hear gas leaking, leave the building
immediately and ensure that no third parties enter the
building.
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Alert the police and fire brigade when you are outside
the building.
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Use a telephone outside the building to inform the gas
supply company or National Grid Transco 0800 111999.
What to do if you smell exhaust fumes
Installation errors, damage, manipulation, unauthorised
installation sites or the like can cause flue gas to escape
and result in a risk of poisoning. If there is a smell of
exhaust fumes in the building, proceed as follows:
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If possible, open doors and windows fully and ensure
adequate ventilation.
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Switch the boiler off.
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Check the flue gas route in the boiler and the flue gas
pipes.
Material damage caused by corrosion
To prevent corrosion on the boiler and also on the air/flue
gas duct, note the following:
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Do not use sprays, solvents, chlorinated cleaning agents,
paint, adhesives or similar substances in the vicinity of
the boiler.
Under unfavourable circumstances, these substances may
cause corrosion.
Material damage due to improper use and/or
unsuitable tools
The use of unsuitable tools or improper use thereof may
cause damage, such as gas or water leaks.
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When tightening or loosening threaded connections,
always use suitable open-end spanners, but do not use
pipe wrenches, extensions, etc.
2.4
General requirements
2.4.1 Related documents
To ensure the safe installation and continued satisfactory
operation of your appliance, all works shall be carried out
by a competent installer fully conversant with the required
current and up to date, acts standards, laws and regulations
relevant for this range of equipment at the time of installa-
tion. In addition any special requirements of Local Authori-
ties, gas undertakings or insurers must be complied with.
Installers shall carryout a full site risk assessment and put
into place all necessary steps and procedures to comply
with Health and safety at work act and ensure safety of
themselves and others with regard to manual handling and
working at height requirements.
Attention shall be paid to (but not restricted to) the
following:
– Gas Safety (Installation and Use) regulations.
– All Building Regulations 2000 for England and Wales,
(as amended).
– (Includes Approved Codes of Practice and Approved Doc-
uments for building regulations e.g. L1, L1A, L1B, L8.)
– The Building Standards, Scotland, and any requirements
determined by the local authorities within.
– The current Version of I.S.813 „Domestic Gas Installa-
tions“ and the current Building Regulations for IE.
– The current ETCI Regulations for installing electrical
equipment for IE.
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BS 7671
Requirements for electrical installations.
IEE Wiring Regulations
– The Electricity at Work Regulations.
– The Water supply (water fittings) regulations 1999.
–
BS 5854
Code of practice for flues and flue structures
in buildings.
–
BS EN 12828
Design of water-based heating systems.
–
BS EN 806 parts 1 - 5
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BS 8558
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BS 6880
Code of practice for low temperature heating
systems with outputs greater than 45 kW.
Part 1 Fundamental and design considerations.
Part 2 Selection of equipment.
Part 3 Installation, commissioning and maintenance.
