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INSTALLATION & SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORCESTER BOSCH
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
INSTALLATION REGULATIONS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS &
INSTALLATION REGULATIONS
8-716-109-711a (04.05)
OIL SMELLS, LEAKS OR FUMES FROM THE APPLIANCE:
Extinguish any naked flames
Open windows and doors
Isolate the electrical supply
Isolate the fuel supply to the boiler
Contact boiler engineer.
HEALTH & 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). Where applicable, the CE mark indicates compliance with relative EU
Directives.
COMBUSTIBLE AND CORROSIVE MATERIALS:
Do
not
store or use any combustible materials (paper, thinners, paints etc.) inside or within
the vicinity of the appliance.
The combustion air must be kept clear of chemically aggressive substances, (halogenated
hydrocarbons containing chlorine or fluorine compounds) which can corrode the appliance
and invalidate any warranty.
FITTING & MODIFICATIONS:
Fitting the appliance and any controls to the appliance may only be carried out by a competent
engineer in accordance with these instructions and the relevant Installation 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 regularly serviced by a competent, qualified engineer (such
as OFTEC registered personnel) using approved spares, to help maintain the economy, safety
and reliability of the appliance.
Failure to install appliances correctly could lead
to prosecution.
The appliance should be installed by a competent
person. The person installing the appliance should
be aware of the Health and Safety at Work Act
and take appropriate action to ensure that the
regulations are adhered to. In order to give
optimum efficiency and trouble free operation the
appliance must be commissioned by a qualified
OFTEC engineer.
The compliance with a British Standard does
not, of itself, confer immunity from legal obligations.
In particular the installation of this appliance must
be in accordance with the relevant requirements
of the following British Standards and regulations
in respect of the safe installation of equipment.
BS 5410: part 1& 2: Code of practice for Oil Fired
Boilers.
BS 799: part 5: Specification for Oil Storage
Tanks.
BS 7593: Code of Practice for treatment of water
in domestic hotwater central heating systems.
BS 5449: part 1: Specification for forced
circulation hot water central heating for domestic
premises.
BS 5955: part 8: Specification for the
installation of thermoplastic pipes and associated
fittings for use in domestic hot and cold water
services and heating systems.
BS 7291: Thermoplastic pipes and associated
fittings for hot and cold water for domestic
purposes and heating installations inbuildings.
BS 7074: part 1: Application, selection and
installation of expansion vessels and ancillary
equipment for sealed water systems.
BS 7671: IEE Wiring Regulations, current edition.
The Building Regulations Part J and L1 England
and Wales; Part F and Part J Section III Scotland;
Part L and Part F Northern Ireland.
Local water company bye-laws.
The Control of Pollution (Oil) Regulations.
OFTEC Standards.
To ensure that the installation will perform to the
highest standards, the system and components
should conform to those mentioned in these
instructions.