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3 Safety instructions and regulations
3.1 Safety instructions
If the gas pressure at the input of the appliance is outside the
range specified, the appliance must not be put into operation.
e DANGER:
Incorrect installation can cause electric shock or
appliance damage.
• Never disable security devices and do not try to adjust them.
With regards to the “Manual Handling Operations, 1992
Regulations”, the appliance exceeds the recommended weight for
a one person lift.
The handling of the boiler may involve lifting, pushing and
pulling, the use of a sack truck may be required.
• Be sure to consider the following handling techniques and
precautions:
- Grip the appliance at its base
- Use safety clothing where appropriate, e.g. gloves, safety
footwear.
• Ensure safe lifting techniques are used:
- Keep back straight.
- Avoid twisting at the waist.
- Avoid upper body/top heavy bending.
- Always grip using the palm of the hand.
- Use designated hand holds.
- Keep load as close to body as possible.
- Always use assistance if required.
• Under no circumstances must the user interfere with or adjust
sealed parts.
• When assembling the connections, correctly position the seals
to avoid any leakage of gas or water.
• This appliance contains metal parts (components) and care
should be taken when handling and cleaning, with particular
regard to edges.
The basic safety instructions must be followed before attempting
to maintain or replace spare parts:
• Stop the appliance.
• Electrically isolate the appliance from the power supply.
• Turn off the appliance gas isolation valve.
• Hydraulically isolate the appliance using the isolation valves if
provided.
• Should you need to replace hydraulic components, drain the
appliance.
• Protect all the electrical components from water while working
on the appliance.
• Use only original spare parts.
• Use only new O-rings and gaskets.
• After having completed work on gas or water carrying
components, check for their tightness.
• When work on the appliance is completed, perform an
operational test and check for safety.
3.2 Regulations
3.2.1 Statutory requirements
IMPORTANT
Where no British Standards exists, materials and equipment
should be fit for their purpose and of suitable quality and
workmanship.
The installation of this boiler must be carried out by a competent
person approved at the time by the Health and Safety Executive
and in accordance with the rules in force in the countries of
destination.
Manufacturer’s instructions must not be taken as overriding
statutory requirements.
Statutory Requirements
In GB, the installation of the boiler must comply with the
requirements of the current issue of BS6798 and be carried out
by a competent person approved at the time by the Health and
Safety Executive and as described in the following regulations:
- The manufacturer’s instructions supplied.
- The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations.
- The appropriate Buildings Regulations either The Building
Regulations, The Building Regulations (Scotland), The Building
Regulations (Northern Ireland).
- The Water Supply (water fittings) Regulations 1999 and water
byelaws 2000, Scotland.
- The Health and Safety at Work Act, Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
- Any electrical work must conform to BS7671 and part P of the
building regulations where applicable.
Where no specific instructions are given, reference should be
made to the relevant British Standard Code of Practice.
In IE, the installation must be carried out by a competent person
approved at the time by the Health and Safety Executive and
installed in accordance with the current edition of I.S.813
“Domestic Gas Installations”, the current Building Regulations
and reference should be made to the current ETCI rules for
Electrical Installation.
GB: the following Codes of Practice apply: BS4814, BS6798,
BS5440 Part 1 and 2, BS5546 Part 1, BS5449, BS6891, BS6700,
BS7074 Part 1 and 2, BS7593, BS7671.
IE: I.S.813, BS5546, BS 5449, BS 7074, BS 7593.
NOTE: For further information, see the current issue of the
Building Regulations, approved document L1 ( in the UK) and the
following current issues of:
1) Central heating system specification (CheSS) and
2) Controls for domestic central heating system and hot water.
BRECSU.
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