Glow-worm Clearly Heat Recovery - Manual (Page 4)

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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 unit 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.
Regulations
In your own interests and that of safety, it is the Law that
ALL gas appliances are installed by a competent person
approved at the time by the Health and Safety Executive in
accordance with the current issue of these regulations.
If the system is to be operated with boilers or other gas
appliances which are dependent on the ambient air, the
ventilation must be balanced in accordance to the needs of
these appliances.
The following current laws, rules, regulation standards and
guidelines must be complied with for the installation:
• Safety instructions and regulations for low-voltage
installations EN 1010
• EST Good Practice guide 268 – Efficient ventilation of
buildings – A guide to specifiers
• Rules and regulations for air circulation in flats and
habitable areas and residential buildings EN 1087
• Rules and regulations for ventilation systems
DIN 1946
• Any pertaining rules and regulations of the local or national
building authorities
• The present instructions for installation
Related documents
The installation of the heat recovery ventilation unit and any
associated ductwork and outlets must be in accordance with
the relevant requirements of the Health and Safety Document
No. 635 (The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989), BS7671
(IEE Wiring Regulations). It should also be in accordance
with the relevant requirements of the Local Authority, Building
Regulations, The Building Regulations (Scotland), The
Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) and the relevant
recommendations of the following:
BS 5588 – Fire precautions in design construction and use in
buildings.
BSEN 13141 - Ventilation for buildings. Performance testing
of components/products for residential ventilation.
BS EN 1506 - Ventilation for buildings. Sheet metal air ducts
and fittings with circular cross-section.
BS EN 13142 - Ventilation for buildings. Components/
products for residential ventilation. Required and optional
performance characteristics.
BS EN 12236 - Ventilation for buildings. Ductwork hangers
and supports. Requirements for strength.
CE label
The CE label shows that this unit complies with the following
directives:
• Low-voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, modified with Directive
93/68/EEC
• EMC-Directive 89/336/EEC, modified by the Directive
91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC
Testing and Certification
This unit is tested and certificated for safety and performance.
It is, therefore, important that no alteration is made to the unit,
without permission, in writing, by Glow-worm.
Any alteration not approved by Glow-worm, could invalidate
the certification, unit warranty and may also infringe the
current issue of the statutory requirements.
Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health
Under Section 6 of The Health and Safety at Work Act
1974, we are required to provide information on substances
hazardous to health.
The adhesives and sealants used in this unit are cured and
give no known hazard in this state.
Manual Handling
With regards to the “Manual Handling Operations, 1992
Regulations”, the appliance exceeds the recommended weight
for a one man lift.
The handling of the unit will involve lifting, pushing and pulling,
the use of a sack truck may be required.
The following handling techniques and precautions should be
considered:
- Grip the unit at its base
- Be physically capable
- 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.
Electrical Supply
The unit MUST be earthed. All system components shall be
of an approved type and all wiring to current I.E.E. wiring
regulations. External wiring must be correctly earthed,
polarised and in accordance with the relevant standards.
In GB, this is BS 7671.
In IE, this is the current edition of ETCI rules.
The unit MUST be connected to a permanent 230V ac, 50Hz
supply. Connection of the whole electrical system of the
unit, including any controls, to the electrical supply MUST
be through one common isolator and must be fused 3 Amp
maximum. Isolation should be by a double pole switched
fused spur box, with a minimum gap of 3mm for both poles.
The fused spur box should be readily accessible and
preferably adjacent to the appliance. It should be identified as
to its use. Alternatively connection can be made through an
unswitched shuttered socket and 3A fused 3-pin plug both to
the current issue of BS 1363, provided they are not used in
a room containing a bath or shower.
Wiring to the boiler must be PVC 85 O C insulated cable, not
less than 0.75mm2 (24/0.20mm).