Important Information; Gas Testing And Certification And Ce Mark; Handling And Storing Appliance; System Installation - Benchmark GB10 Design, Installation And Servicing Instructions

IMPOrTANT INFOrMATION

1.1. GAS TESTING AND cErTIFIcATION AND cE MArK

These boilers have been tested and certified for safety and performance. It
is important that no alteration is made to the boiler unless it is approved in
writing by Gledhill Ltd.
The boiler meets the requirements of Statutory Instrument No 3083 i.e.
'The Boiler (Efficiency) Regulations' and therefore it is deemed to meet the
requirements of Directive 9/4/EEC. The product has been certified by the
Notified body Advantica 0087 and the production is certified by the notification
body BSI 0086.
The CE mark on this appliance shows compliance with:
(a) Directive 90/396/EEC on the approximation of laws relating to appliances
burning gaseous fuels.
(b) Directive 73/3/EEC on the harmonisation of laws of the Member States
relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage
limits.
(c) Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of Member States
relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
1.2. HANDLING AND STOrING THE APPLIANcE
This appliance should be handled carefully to avoid damage and any manual
handling/lifting operations will need to comply with the requirements of the
Manual Handling Operations Regulations issued by the H.S.E.
During the appliance installation it will be necessary to employ caution
and assistance whilst lifting as the appliance or component exceeds the
recommended weight for a one man lift.
Take care to avoid trip hazards, slippery or wet surfaces. In certain situations it
may be necessary to use mechanical handling aids.
If the unit needs to be stored prior to installation it should be stored upright
in a dry environment and on a level base.

1.3. SYSTEM INSTALLATION

Any installation must be in accordance with the relevant requirements of the
current issue of Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, Local Building
Regulations, Local Water Company Bylaws and Health & Safety Document No.
635 – The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. The detailed recommendations
are contained in the current issue of the following British Standards and Codes
of Practices: -
BS 5440 Pts. 1 & ; BS 5449; BS 5546; BS 7074 Part 1; BS 6700; BS 6798; BS 6891,
BS 7593, IGE/UP/7/1998

1.4. WArNINGS

(a) Gas Leak or Fault
If a gas leak or fault exists or is suspected, turn the boiler mains electricity supply
off and turn off the gas supply at the meter. Consult your local gas company
or your local installation/servicing company.
(b) clearances
If fixtures are positioned close to the boiler, space must
be left as shown in figure 3.10.. Enough space must
also be left in front of the boiler to allow for servicing.
(c) Sheet Metal Parts
This boiler contains metal parts (case & components)
and therefore care should be taken when handling and
cleaning, with particular regard to edges.
(d) Sealed components
This boiler uses fully premix burner with air/gas ratio
controller therefore the burner input i.e. CO and CO
settings and the burner off set pressure are factory set
and sealed and require no onsite adjustments during
installation or routine servicing.
Under no circumstances the user should interfere
with the sealed components as this could result in
a potentially dangerous situations arising. If sealed
components in the appliance are replaced and/or re-
commissioned in the field then these must be done
strictly in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
and these components must be re-sealed.
(e) Bench Mark Log Book
As part of the industry wide 'Benchmark' initiative
all Gledhill appliances now include a Benchmark
Installation, Commissioning and Service Record
Logbook. Please read this carefully and complete all
sections relevant to this appliance. Failure to do so
may affect warranty.

1.5. EQuIPMENT SELEcTION

This information is provided to assist generally in the
selection of equipment. Responsibility for selection and
specification of our equipment must, however, remain
that of our customers and any expert or consultants
concerned with the installation(s). Therefore please
note that: -
(a) We do not therefore accept any responsibility for
matters of design selection or specification for the
effectiveness of an installation containing one of our
products.
(b) All goods are sold subject to our Conditions of Sale,
which are set out in the Appendix to this document.

1.6. ELEcTrIcITY SuPPLY FAILurE

(a) This boiler must be earthed and the boiler will not
work without an electricity supply.
(b) Reset any external controls to resume normal
operation of the central heating.
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