KEY TO SYMBOLS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
B
CALL
NATIONAL GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE ON
0800 111 999
B
LPG BOILERS
CALL THE SUPPLIER‘S NUMBER ON
THE SIDE OF THE LPG TANK
B
TURN OFF
THE ECV (EMERGENCY CONTROL VALVE)
AT THE METER
B
DO NOT
TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON OR OFF
B
DO NOT
STRIKE MATCHES OR SMOKE
B
PUT OUT NAKED FLAMES
B
OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS
B
KEEP PEOPLE AWAY FROM THE AFFECTED AREA
BOILER OPERATION:
This boiler must only be operated by a responsible
adult who has been instructed in, understands, and is
aware of the boiler‘s operating conditions and effects.
Benchmark places responsibilities on both
manufacturers and installers. The purpose is to ensure
that customers are provided with the correct equipment
for their needs, that it is installed, commissioned and
serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions by competent persons and that it meets the
requirements of the appropriate Building Regulations.
The Benchmark Checklist can be used to demonstrate
compliance with Building Regulations and should be
provided to the customer for future reference.
Installers are required to carry out installation,
commissioning and servicing work in accordance with
the Benchmark Code of Practice which is available from
the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council who manage
and promote the scheme.
Visit
centralheating.co.uk
for more information.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
The appliance contains no asbestos and no substances
have been used in the construction process that
contravene the COSHH Regulations (Control of
Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988).
COMBUSTION AND CORROSIVE MATERIALS
Do not store or use any combustible materials (paper,
thinners, paints etc.) inside or within the vicinity of the
appliance.
Chemically aggressive substances can corrode the
appliance and invalidate any warranty.
FITTING AND MODIFICATIONS
Fitting the appliance and any controls to the appliance
may only be carried out by a competent engineer in
accordance with the current Gas Safety (Installation and
Use) Regulations.
Flue systems must not be modified in any way other than
as described in the fitting instructions. Any misuse or
unauthorised 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.
SERVICING
Advise the user to have the system serviced annually by
a competent, qualified Gas Safe registered engineer.
Approved spares must be used to help maintain the
economy, safety and reliability of the appliance.
IMPORTANT
The service engineer must complete the Service Record
on the Benchmark Checklist after each service.
INSTALLATION REGULATIONS
Current Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations:
All gas appliances must be installed by a competent
person in accordance with the above regulations.
Failure to install appliances correctly could lead to
prosecution.
The appliance must be installed in accordance with, and
comply to, the current: Gas Safety Regulations, IEE
Regulations, Building Regulations, Building Standards
(Scotland) (Consolidation), Building Regulations
(Northern Ireland), local water by-laws, Health & Safety
Document 635 (The Electricity at Work Regulations
1989) and any other local requirements.
