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
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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