Nibe F1155 Series Installer Manual page 5

Country specific information
United Kingdom
This installation is subject to building regulation approval,
notify the local Authority of intention to install.
Use only manufacturer's recommended replacement
parts.
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 accord-
ance with the manufacturers instructions by competent
persons and that it meets the requirements of the appro-
priate 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 the installation, com-
missioning and servicing work in accordance with the
Benchmark Code of practice which is available from the
Heating and Hotwater Industry Council who manage
and promote the Scheme. Visit www.centralheat-
ing.co.uk for information.
Warranty and insurance information
Thank you for installing a new NIBE heat pump in your
home.
NIBE heat pumps are manufactured in Sweden to the
very highest standard so we are pleased to offer our
customers a comprehensive guarantee.
The product is guaranteed for 24 months for parts and
labour from the date of installation or 33 months from
the date of manufacture, whichever is the shorter.
The NIBE guarantee is based on the unit being installed
and commissioned by a NIBE accredited installer, serviced
every year and the Benchmark documents completed.
Where this condition is not met, any chargeable spare
parts or components issued within the applicable guar-
antee period still benefit from a 12 month warranty from
the date of issue by the manufacturer.
We recommend the installer completes and returns as
soon as possible, your guarantee registration card or
completes the guarantee form on the NIBE website
www.nibe.co.uk.
Electrical Supply
The heat pump must be permanently connected to a
230V ac 50Hz supply.
All system components shall be of an approved type and
all wiring to current I.E.E wiring regulations.
External wiring must be correctly earthed, polarised and
in accordance with the relevant standards: Currently this
is BS 7671.
Domestic Hot Water
NIBE F1155
All domestic hot water circuits, connections and fittings
must be in accordance with the relevant standards and
water supply regulations. It should also be in accordance
with the relevant requirements of the Local Authority
and the Building Regulations relevant to the location of
installation.
BS 8558:2015 Services supplying water for domestic use
within buildings and their cartilages.
Water Supply (Water Fitting) Regulations 1999 or The
Water Bylaws 2000 (Scotland).
Heating System
The installation of the heat pump should follow best
practice as covered in the following:
BS 5449 Forced circulation hot water central heating
systems for domestic premises.
BS 15450 Heating systems in buildings – Design of heat
pump heating systems.
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