Regulations (Directives, Laws, Standards); Benchmark - Vaillant VWL 57/5 IS Operating, Installation And Maintenance Instructions

1 Safety
1.3.13 Risk of material damage caused by
using an unsuitable tool
▶ Use the correct tool.
1.3.14 Risk of environmental damage
caused by refrigerant
The product contains a refrigerant with con-
siderable GWP (GWP = Global Warming Po-
tential).
▶ Ensure that the refrigerant does not es-
cape into the atmosphere.
▶ If you are a competent person who is qual-
ified to work with refrigerants, you must
wear appropriate protective equipment
when servicing the product, and access
the refrigerant circuit, if required. Recycle
or dispose of the product in accordance
with the applicable regulations.
1.4 Regulations (directives, laws,
standards)
▶ Observe the national regulations, stand-
ards, directives, ordinances and laws.
1.5

Benchmark

Applicability: Great Britain
Vaillant is a licensed member of the Bench-
mark Scheme.
Benchmark places responsibilities on both
manufacturers and installers. The purpose is
to ensure that customers are provided with
the correct equipment for their needs, that it
is installed, commissioned and serviced in
accordance with the manufacturer's instruc-
tions by a competent person approved at the
time by the Health and Safety Executive and
that it meets the requirements of the appro-
priate Building Regulations. The Benchmark
Checklist can be used to demonstrate compli-
ance 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 accord-
ance with the Benchmark Code of Practice
which is available from the Heating and Hot-
water Industry Council who manage and pro-
mote the Scheme.
Benchmark is managed and promoted by the
Heating and Hotwater Industry Council.
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For more information visit
www.centralheating.co.uk
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