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IMPOrTANT INFOrMATION
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1.1. BuILDING rEGuLATIONS AND cOMMISSIONING
The Building Regulations (England & Wales) require that the installation of a
heating appliance be notified to the relevant Local Authority Building control
Department. From 1st April 005 this can be achieved via a Competent Person
Self Certification Scheme as an option to notifying the Local Authority directly.
Similar arrangements will follow for Scotland and will apply in Northern Ireland
from 1st January 06.
CORGI operates a Self Certification Scheme for gas heating appliances.
Gledhill fully supports the industries aims to improve the standards of
installation and commissioning of central heating systems in UK and to
encourage the regular servicing of all central heating systems to ensure safety
and efficiency.
Building Regulations require that the heating installation shall comply with the
manufacturer's instructions. A commissioning checklist is provided on Page
51 and it is important that this is completed by the competent installer. This
check list only applies to installations in dwellings or (some related structures
defined in the Regulations)
1.2. GAS TESTING, cErTIFIcATION AND cE MArK
This boiler has 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 Water Storage Ltd. It meets the requirements of Statutory Instrument
'The Boiler (Efficiency) Regulations 1993 No 3083' and is deemed to meet the
requirements of Directive 9/4/EEC on the energy efficiency requirements
for new hot water boilers fired with liquid or gaseous fuels.
The boiler has been certified by the Notified body 'Advantica 0087' and the
production is certified by the notification body 'BSI 0086' . The CE mark on the
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.
1.3. SPArE PArTS
When replacing spare parts on this appliance, remember to use only spare parts
that you can be assured conform to the safety and performance specifications
of the manufacturer. Do not use reconditioned or copy parts that have not
been clearly authorised by Gledhill Water Storage Ltd.
1.4. 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.
1.5. SYSTEM INSTALLATION
In GB the installation must be carried out by a CORGI
Registered installer and it must be carried out in
accordance with the latest edition of the following
relevant requirements: -
•
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
•
The Building Regulations, The Building Regulations
(Scotland), The Building Regulations (Northern
Ireland) – as appropriate
•
The Water Fittings Regulations or Water Byelaws in
Scotland
•
Health & Safety Document No. 635 – The Electricity
at Work Regulations 1989.
•
The current IEE Wiring Regulations
The installation should also conform to the relevant
requirements of following British Standards and Codes
of Practices: -
•
BS 5440 Part 1 - Flues
•
BS 5440 Part - Ventilation
•
BS 5449 - Forced circulation hot water systems
•
BS 5546 - Installation of hot water supplies for
domestic purposes
•
BS 7074 - Expansion vessels and ancillary equipment
for sealed water systems
•
BS 6798 - Installation of gas fired hot water boiler
•
BS 6891 - Gas installation
•
BS 7593 - Treatment of water in domestic hot water
central heating systems
•
IGE/UP/7/1998
In IE, the installation must be carried out by a competent
Person 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 installations.
The following BS standards give valuable additional
information: -
•
BS 5449 - Forced circulation hot water systems
•
BS 5546 - Installation of hot water supplies for
domestic purposes
•
BS 7074 - Expansion vessels and ancillary equipment
for sealed water systems
•
BS 7593 - Treatment of water in domestic hot water
central heating systems
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