Baxi Potterton 24 Eco HE Legislation, Important Installation, Commissioning, Service & Repair

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IMPORTANT - Installation, Commissioning, Service & Repair

This appliance must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the regulations in force. Read the instructions fully before installing or using the appliance.

In GB, this must be carried out by a competent person as stated in the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations.

Definition of competence: A person who works for a CORGI registered company and holding current certificates in the relevant ACS modules, is deemed competent.

In IE, this must be carried out by a competent person as stated in I.S. 813 “Domestic Gas Installations”.

Lifting - This product should be lifted and handled by two people. Stooping should be avoided and protective equipment worn where necessary. Carrying & lifting equipment should be used as required, e.g. when installing in a loft space.

The addition of anything that may interfere with the normal operation of the appliance without express written permission from the manufacturer or his agent could invalidate the appliance warranty. In GB this could also infringe the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations.

Warning - Check the information on the data plate is compatible with local supply conditions.

LEGISLATION

Potterton declare that no substances harmful to health are contained in the appliance or used during appliance manufacture.

The appliance is suitable only for installation in GB and IE and should be installed in accordance with the rules in force, and only used in a suitably ventilated location.

In GB, the installation must be carried out by a CORGI Registered Installer. It must be carried out in accordance with the relevant requirements of the:

•Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations.

•The appropriate Building Regulations either The Building Regulations, The Building Regulations (Scotland), Building Regulations (Northern Ireland).

•The Water Fittings Regulations or Water Byelaws in Scotland.

•The Current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations.

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 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.

All systems must be thoroughly flushed and treated with inhibitor (see section 6.2).

All CORGI registered installers carry a CORGI identification card and have a registration number. You can check your installer is registered by telephoning 0870 4012300 or writing to:-

1Elmwood, Chineham Business Park,

Crockford Lane,

Basingstoke. RG24 8WG

or check online at www.corgi-gas-safety.com

Codes of Practice, most recent version should be used

In GB the following Codes of Practice apply:

Standard

Scope

BS 6891

Gas Installation.

BS 5546

Installation of hot water supplies for

 

domestic purposes.

BS 5449

Forced circulation hot water systems.

BS 6798

Installation of gas fired hot water boilers.

BS 5440 Part 1

Flues.

BS 5440 Part 2

Ventilation.

BS 7074

Expansion vessels and ancillary equipment

 

for sealed water systems.

BS 7593

Treatment of water in domestic hot water

 

central heating systems.

In IE the following Codes of Practice apply:

Standard

Scope

I.S. 813

Domestic Gas Installations.

The following BS standards give valuable additional information;

BS 5546

Installation of hot water supplies for

 

domestic purposes.

BS 5449

Forced circulation hot water systems.

BS 7074

Expansion vessels and ancillary equipment

 

for sealed water systems.

BS 7593

Treatment of water in domestic hot water

 

central heating systems.

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24 Eco HE specifications

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