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Gas Supply
The gas installation must be in accordance with the relevant
standards.
In GB, this is BS6891.
In IE, this is the current edition of I.S.813 “Domestic Gas
Installations”.
The supply from the governed meter must be of adequate size
to provide a steady inlet working pressure of 20mbar (8in wg) at
the boiler. On completion, test the gas installation for tightness
using the pressure drop method and suitable leak detection
fluid, purge in accordance with the above standard.
Domestic Hot Water
All domestic hot water circuits, connections, fittings must be
in accordance with the relevant standards and water supply
regulations.
GB: Guidance G17 to G24 and recommendation R17 to R24 of
the Water Regulations Guide.
IE: The current edition of I.S.813 “Domestic Gas Installations”.
Heating System
In GB, it is necessary to comply with the Water Supply (Water
Fittings) Regulations 1999 (for Scotland, the Water Byelaws
2000, Scotland). To comply with the Water regulations your
attention is drawn to: The Water Regulations guide published
by the Water Regulations Advisory Service (WRAS) gives full
details of the requirements.
In IE, the requirements given in the current edition of I.S.813
“Domestic Gas Installations” and the current Building
Regulations must be followed.
Electrical Supply
The boiler 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 boiler MUST be connected to a permanent 230V ac, 50Hz
supply.
Connection of the whole electrical system of the boiler, including
any heating 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 85OC insulated cable, not less
than 0.75mm2 (24/0.20mm).
3.2.2 Other regulations
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) 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.
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 appliance are
cured and give no known hazard in this state.
Insulation Pads:
These can cause irritation to skin, eyes and the respiratory
tract. If you have a history of skin complaint you may be
susceptible to irritation. High dust levels are usual only if the
material is broken.
Normal handling should not cause discomfort, but follow normal
good hygiene and wash your hands before eating, drinking or
going to the lavatory.
• If you do suffer irritation to the eyes or severe irritation to the
skin seek medical attention.
4 Recycling
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The recycling of the packaging must be carried
out by the qualified professional who installed the
appliance.
4.1 Appliance
Most of the appliance is made of recyclable materials.
This symbol indicates that this appliance must not
be disposed of with household waste, that it should
be selectively collected for energy recovery, reuse
or recycling.
• Take the appliance to an appropriate collection point.
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By complying with this directive, you will contribute
to the preservation of natural resources and the
protection of human health.
4.2 Packaging
We recommend that you recycle the packaging of the appliance
in a responsible fashion.
• Sort the waste in order to separate those elements which
can be recycled (cardboard, plastics ...) and those which
cannot be recycled.
• Eliminate the waste in accordance with existing regulations.
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