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KEY TO SYMBOLS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Safety precautions
Instructions for the target group
These installation instructions are intended for registered gas fitters,
plumbers, heating engineers and electricians. All instructions must be
observed. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in
material damage and/or personal injury, including possible loss of life.
▶ Read these installation instructions before installation.
▶ Observe safety instructions and warnings.
▶ Observe national and regional regulations, technical rules and
guidelines.
▶ Keep a record of all work carried out.
Determined use
The product is not intended for commercial use.
The product may only be used in a domestic situation for the heating of
central heating water and for DHW heating in a closed-loop DHW and
heating systems.
Any other use is considered inappropriate. Any damage that may result
from misuse is excluded from liability.
If you smell gas
A gas leak could potentially cause an explosion. If you smell gas, observe
the following rules:
▶ Prevent flames or sparks:
– Do not smoke, use a lighter or strike matches.
– Do not operate any electrical switches or unplug any equipment.
– Do not use the telephone or ring doorbells.
▶ Turn off the gas at the meter or regulator.
▶ Open windows and doors.
▶ Warn your neighbours and leave the building.
▶ Prevent anyone from entering the building.
▶ Move well away from the building: call the National Gas Emergency
Service on 0800 111 999.
▶ L.P.G. boilers: Call the supplier's number on the side of the gas tank.
Risk to life from poisoning by flue gas
There is a risk to life from escaping flue gas.
▶ Never modify any parts for the flue gas routing.
▶ Ensure that flue pipes and gaskets are not damaged.
Installation, commissioning and servicing
Installation, commissioning and servicing must only be carried out by a
competent registered gas engineer, such as Gas Safe registered
engineer or British Gas engineer.
▶ Carry out a gas tightness test after completing work on gas-carrying
components.
▶ Only use original spares.
Electrical work
Electrical work must only be carried out by a qualified electrician:
▶ Before starting electrical work;
– Ensure that the electricity supply is safely Isolated and secured to
prevent inadvertent re-connection.
Information on safe isolation can be found in the Health and
Safety Executive guidance HSG85.
– Using test equipment approved to GS38 confirm that the
electricity supply is disconnected.
▶ Refer to the manufacturer's information when installing other
components with Worcester equipment within the system.
Handover to the user
When handing over, instruct the user how to operate the heating system
and inform the user about its operating conditions.
▶ Explain how to operate the heating system and draw the user's
attention to any safety relevant action.
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▶ Explain that modifications and repairs must only be performed by a
competent, registered gas engineer, such as a Gas Safe registered
engineer or British Gas engineer.
▶ Advise the user to have the system serviced annually by a competent,
registered gas engineer, such as a Gas Safe registered engineer or
British Gas engineer.
▶ Leave the installation instructions with the completed Benchmark
Checklist (or a certificate confirming compliance with IS 813, Eire
only) and the operating instructions with the user or at the gas meter.
Boiler operation
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
Servicing
Advise the user to have the system serviced annually by a competent,
registered gas engineer, such as a Gas Safe registered engineer or
British Gas engineer. Approved spares must be used 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.
correct equipment for their needs, that it is installed, commissioned and
serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions by
competent persons and that it meets the requirements of the
appropriate Building Regulations. The Benchmark Checklist can be used
to demonstrate compliance with Building Regulations and should be
provided to the customer for future reference.
Installers are required to carry out installation, commissioning and
servicing work in accordance with the Benchmark Code of Practice
which is available from the Heating and Hot water Industry Council who
manage and promote the scheme.
Visit centralheating.co.uk for more information.
Health and 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).
Combustion 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 can corrode the appliance and
invalidate any warranty.
Fitting and modification
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.
Greenstar Highflow CDi
Benchmark places responsibilities
on both manufacturers and
installers.
The purpose is to ensure that
customers are provided with the
ErP
- 6720818077 (2016/04)
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