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CAUTION:
If boiler is used incorrectly or for other than its intended use, it may
present a life hazard and may cause material damage to the product and its
surroundings.
CAUTION:
The
boiler must be transported and lifted by at least 2 people due to
heavy weight.
4-REGULATIONS
Installation regulations
C
urrent 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,
IET 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), EU Regulations No. 811/2013 - Energy Labelling and any other local requirements.
British standards
Where no specific instruction is given, reference should be made to the relevant British Standard codes of
Practice.
BS7074:1 Code of practice for domestic and hot water supply
BS1362: Spesification for general purpose fuse links for domestic and similar purposes (Primarily for use
in plugs)
BS6891 Installation of low pressure gas pipe work up to 28mm (R1)
BS5546 Installation of gas hot water supplies for domestic purposes
EN12828 Central heating for domestic premises
BS5440:1 Flues and ventilation for gas appliances of rated heating not exceeding 70kW (net): Flues
BS5440:2 Flues and ventilation for gas appliances of rated heating not exceeding 70kW (net): Air Supply
BS7593 Treatment of water in domestic hot water central heating systems
BS6798 Installation of gas fired boilers of rated input up to 70kW (net) L.P.G. Installations
An appliance using L.P.G. must not be installed in a room or internal space below ground level unless one
side of the building is open to the ground.
Irish Standards
The relevant Irish standards should be followed, including:
•
ECTI National rules for electrical installations
•
IS 813:2002 for Domestic Gas Installations.
Timber Framed Buildings
Where the boiler is to be fitted to a timber framed building the guidelines laid down in BS5440: Part 1 and
IGE "Gas Installations in Timber Frame Buildings
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should be adhered to.
Potable Water
All seals, joints and compounds (including flux and solder) and components used as part of the secondary
domestic water system must be approved by WRAS.
CH Water
Artificially softened water must not be used to fill the central heating system
.
