General Warnings; Safety; Health - Potterton iHE 100 Installation & Servicing Instructions Manual

1.3 GENERAL WARNINGS

The appliance has been designed for use with G20 gas and is manufactured to give an effi cient, reliable
and long service life.To ensure continued trouble-free operation of the appliance at maximum effi ciency, it
is essential that correct installation, commissioning, operation and annual service procedures are carried out
strictly in accordance with the instructions given in this manual.
Only original parts and accessories from the manufacturer must be used on all appliances. Using non-approved
parts may compromise the safety of the appliance and invalidate any warranty.
The installation, commissioning and repair of this appliance must be carried out by a competent
person, in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and complying with the National Laws in
force at the time. (In the UK a competent person must be a Gas Safe registered Engineer or in IE by a
Registered Gas Installer (RGII)).
In the event of failure and/or suspected faulty functioning of the appliance. Switch off the appliance and con-
tact suitable qualifi ed technicians. Do not attempt to make any repairs unless you are suitably qualifi ed and
competent to do so.

1.4 SAFETY

This appliance must be installed in accordance with local building regulations, national standards and bye laws
in force. Attention should be given to the following standards and guidance notes:
GAS SAFETY (INSTALLATION AND USE) REGULATIONS
BUILDING REGULATIONS
THE WATER SUPPLY (WATER FITTINGS) REGULATIONS
Detailed recommendations are contained in the following codes of practice:
BS 6880: Low temperature hot water heating systems of output greater than 45kW.
Part 1 Fundamental Design
Part 2 Selection of equipment
Part 3 Installation, commissioning and maintenance
BS 6644: Specifi cation for installation of gas-fi red hot water boilers of rated inputs of between 70kW (net)
and 1.8MW (net) (2nd & 3rd family gases)
BS EN 12897 Specifi cation for indirectly heated unvented (closed) storage water heaters.
The following could be relevant dependent upon the installation:
IGE/UP/1 - 1A -1B Strength & tightness testing of industrial and commercial gas installations.
IGEM/UP/2 Gas installation pipework, boosters and compressors on industrial and commercial premises.
IGEM/UP/4 Commissioning of gas fi red plant on industrial and commercial premises.
IGE/UP/7 Gas installations in timber frame buildings.
IGE/UP/10 Gas Installations in industrial and commercial premises.
IEE Wiring Regulations for electrical installations (BS7671)
NOTE: Consideration should be given to amendments or updates to the above standards.

1.5 HEALTH

It is the duty of manufacturers and suppliers of products to ensure, so far as is practicable, that such products
are safe and without risk to health when properly used and to make available to users, adequate information
about their safe and proper operation.
This appliance should only be used in the manner and purpose for which it was intended and in accordance
with the instructions in this manual. Although the boiler has been manufactured with paramount considera-
tion to safety, certain basic precautions specifi ed in this manual must be taken by the user. It is imperative
that all users of it must be provided with all the information and instruction necessary to ensure correct and
safe operation.
iHE 4 GB/IE