Gas Safety Regulations; Mandatory Requirements; Safe Handling - IDEAL icos HE12 Installation And Servicing

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INTRODUCTION
The icos range of boilers are a fully automatically controlled,
wall mounted, low water content, balanced flue, fanned,
condensing gas boiler. It has full modulating central heating
outputs of :
HE12 9.3 kW (32,000 Btu/h) to 12.0 kW (41,000 Btu/h).
HE15 8.8 kW (30,000 Btu/h) to 14.6 kW (50,000 Btu/h).
HE18 8.8 kW (30,000 Btu/h) to 17.6 kW (60,000 Btu/h).
HE24 8.8 kW (30,000 Btu/h) to 23.4 kW (80,000 Btu/h).
Due to the high efficiency of the boiler a plume of water vapour
will form at the flue terminal during operation depending on
external conditions.
The boiler casing is of white painted mild steel with the user
controls capable of being mounted remotely from the boiler, if
the option is required.
The heat exchanger is of cast aluminium.
Note.
These boilers cannot be used on systems which include gravity
circulation.
The boilers are suitable for connection to fully pumped, open
vented or sealed water systems. Adequate arrangements for
completely draining the system by provision of drain cocks
MUST be provided in the installation pipework.
OPERATION
When there is a demand for heat, the heating system is
supplied at the selected temperature of between 30
o
82 C.
The boiler features a comprehensive diagnostic system which
gives detailed information on the boiler status when operating,
and performance of key components to aid commissioning and
fault finding.

SAFE HANDLING

This boiler may require 2 or more operatives to move it to its
installation site, remove it from its packaging base and during
movement into its installation location. Manoeuvring the boiler
may include the use of a sack truck and involve lifting, pushing
and pulling.
Caution should be exercised during these operations.
Operatives should be knowledgeable in handling techniques
when performing these tasks and the following precautions
should be considered:
• Grip the boiler at the base.
• Be physically capable.
• Use PPE as appropriate, e.g. gloves, safety footwear.
During all manoeuvres and handling actions, every attempt
should be made to ensure the following unless unavoidable
and/or the weight is light.
• Keep back straight.
• Avoid twisting at the waist.
• Avoid upper body/top heavy bending.
• Always grip with the palm of the hand.
• Use designated hand holds.
• Keep load as close to the body as possible.
• Always use assistance if required.
OPTIONAL EXTRA KITS
• Flue Extension Ducts (1000mm long up to 6m)
• Flue Finishing Kit
• 90 o Elbow Kit (maximum 4 elbows per installation).
• 45 Elbow Kit (maximum 4 elbows per installation).
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• Concentric Flue Screw Retaining Kit
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Installation & Servicing
GENERAL
• Roof Flue Kit (to a maximum of 7.5m)
• Powered Vertical Flue Kit 5 m primary and 17m secondary
is a typical maximum flue length. For further details refer to
Powered Vertical Fluing Instructions.
• High Level Flue Outlet Kits
• Flue Deflector Kit
• Weather Collar
• Horizontal Flue 600mm long
• Remote User Control Kit
• Boiler Stand-off Kit
• Siphon Kit
• Condensate Pump Kit
• Adjustable Flue Support Bracket
SAFETY
Current Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations or
rules in force.
The appliance is suitable only for installation in GB and IE and
should be installed in accordance with the rules in force.
In GB, the installation must be carried out by a Gas Safe
Registered Installer. It must be carried out in accordance with
the relevant requirements of the:
• Gas Safety (Installation and 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
o
C and
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 Registered Gas
Installer (RGII) 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.
Detailed recommendations are contained in the following British
Standard Codes of Practice:
BS. 5440:1
BS. 5440:2
BS. 5449
BS. 5546
BS. 6798
BS. 6891
Health & Safety Document No. 635
The Electricity at Work Regulations, 1989.
The manufacturer's notes must NOT be taken, in any way, as
overriding statutory obligations.
IMPORTANT. These appliances are CE certificated for safety
and performance. It is, therefore, important that no external
control devices, e.g. flue dampers, economisers etc., are
directly connected to these appliances unless covered by these
Installation and Servicing Instructions or as otherwise
recommended by Ideal Stelrad Group in writing. If in doubt
please enquire.
Any direct connection of a control device not approved by Ideal
Stelrad Group may invalidate the certification and the normal
appliance warranty. It could also infringe the Gas Safety
Regulations and the above regulations.
Flues (for gas appliances of rated input not
exceeding 70 kW).
Ventilation (for gas appliances of rated input not
exceeding 70 kW).
Forced circulation hot water systems.
Installation of gas hot water supplies for
domestic purposes (2nd Family Gases).
Installation of gas fired hot water boilers of rated
input not exceeding 60 kW.
Low pressure installation pipes.
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