| SAFETY PRECAUTIONS |
SAFETY& REGULATIONS |
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✗ DON’T TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON OR OFF | |
| IF YOU SMELL GAS: |
| ✗ DON’T SMOKE OR STRIKE MATCHES |
✓DO PUT OUT NAKED FLAMES
✓DO OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS
✓DO KEEP PEOPLE AWAY FROM THE AREA AFFECTED
✓DO TURN OFF THE CONTROL VALVE AT THE METER
✓DO CALL YOUR GAS COMPANY
A Benchmark Checklist is provided by the manufacturer for the installer to complete including their CORGI registration number to confirm that the boiler has been installed, commissioned and serviced according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
IMPORTANT: The completed Benchmark Checklist will be required in the event of any warranty work and may be required by the local Building Control Inspector.
HEALTH & SAFETY
The appliance contains no asbestos and no substances have been used in the construction process that contravene the COSHH Regulations (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988).
COMBUSTIBLE AND CORROSIVE MATERIALS
Do not store or use any combustible materials (paper, thinners, paints etc.) inside or within the vicinity of the appliance.
Chemically aggressive substances, such as halogenated hydrocarbons containing chlorine or fluorine compounds can corrode the appliance and invalidate any warranty.
FITTING & MODIFICATIONS
Fitting the appliance and any controls to the appliance may only be carried out by a competent engineer in accordance with the current Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations.
Flue systems must not be modified in any way other than as described in the fitting instructions. Any misuse or unauthorised modifications to the appliance, flue or associated components and systems could invalidate the warranty. The manufacturer accepts no liability arising from any such actions, excluding statutory rights.
SERVICING
Advise the user to have the system serviced annually by a competent, qualified engineer (such as British Gas or CORGI registered personnel) using approved spares, to help maintain the economy, safety and reliability of the appliance.
IMPORTANT - The service engineer must complete the Service Record on the
Benchmark Checklist after each service.
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INSTALLATION REGULATIONS
Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998: 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, I E E Regulations, Building Regulations, Building Standards (Scotland) (Consolidation), Building Regulations (Northern Ireland), local water
British Standards:
The relevant British Standards should be followed, including:
BS7074:1 : Code of practice for domestic and hot water supply
B S6891 : Installation of low pressure gas pipework up to 28mm (R1)
BS5546 : Installation of gas hot water supplies for domestic purposes
EN:12828 : Central heating for domestic premises
BS5440:1 : Flues and ventilation for gas appli- ances of rated heating not exceeding 70kW (net) : Flues
BS5440:2 : Flues and ventilation for gas appli- ances of rated heating not exceeding 70kW (net) : Air Supply
BS7593 : Treatment of water in domestic hot water central heating systems
BS 6798 : Installation of gas fired boilers of rated input up to 70kW (net)
Where no specific instruction is given, reference should be made to the relevant British Standard codes of Practice.
L.P.G. Installation:
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.
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” 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
& INSTALLATION REGULATIONS
INSTALLATION & SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORCESTER GREENSTAR 24 i junior/28 i junior 8 716 107 336b (11/05)
