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Standards and regulations
Note:
Please read these instructions carefully before
the installation and keep them in a safe place.
Please also note the technical information in
the appendix.
Requirements
The installation of the boiler must be in accordance with the
relevant requirements of Gas Safety (Installation and Use)
Regulations 1998, Health and Safety Document No. 635 (The
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989), BS 7671 (IEE Wiring
Regulations) and the Water Supply (Water Fitting) Regula-
tions 1999, or The Water Bylaws 2000 (Scotland). It should
also be in accordance with the relevant requirements of the
Local Authority, Building Regulations, including amendments
to the Approved Documents Part L and J 2002, The Building
Regulations (Scotland), The Building Regulations (Northern
Ireland) and the relevant recommendations of the following
British Standards:
BS 5440: Flues and ventilation of gas fired boilers not ex-
ceeding 70 kW net:
- Part 1: Flues
- Part 2: Ventilation
BS 5449: Specification for forced circulation hot water for
domestic premises.
BS 5546: Specification for gas hot water supplies for do-
mestic premises.
BS 6700: Services supplying water for domestic use within
buildings and their curtilages.
BS 6798: Specification for installation of gas fired boilers
not exceeding 60 kW input.
BS 6891: Specification for installation of low pressure gas
pipework up to 28 mm (R1“) in domestic premises
(2
nd
family gas).
BS 7593: Treatment of water in domestic hot water central
heating systems.
Institute of Gas Engineers Publication IGE/UP/7/1998:
„Guide for gas installations in timber framed housing“
Important: The appliance must be installed and serviced by
a competent person as stated in the Gas Safety (Installation
and Use) Regulations 1998. In IE, the installation must be 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 ECI rules for electrical instal-
lation.
When tightening or loosening threaded connections always use
suitable open-ended spanners (not pipe wrench, or extensions,
etc.). Incorrect use and/or unsuitable tools can lead to damage
(e.g. gas or water leaks)!
Any damage or loss resulting from technical modi-
fications to the control unit or to the control compo-
nents are excluded from our liability.
Incorrect use can lead to a risk to life and limb or
to a risk of material losses.
Obtain the permission of your mains gas supplier and flue
gas inspector prior to the installation of Wolf gas fired
boilers [where appropriate].
Wolf gas fired boilers must only be installed by a recognis-
ed heating contractor. This heating contractor will also be
responsible for the proper installation and commissioning of
the heating system.
The following regulations, rules and guidelines must be ob-
served during installation:
- VDE 0722 / EN50165 Electrical equipment of heat gene-
rators with non-electrical heating
systems.
- DIN EN 12828
Heating systems in buildings, desi-
gning hot water heating systems
- EN 60335-1
Safety of electrical equipment for
domestic use and similar purposes
- VDE 0470 / EN 60529 Protection through housings