Worcester Greenstar 8000 Life Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual page 5

H Risk to life from carbon monoxide poisoning.
There is a risk to life from escaping flue gases
▶ Do not modify the flue gas system.
▶ Ensure that flue pipes and gaskets are undamaged.
If flue pipes are damaged or leaking:
▶ Turn off and isolate the appliance.
▶ Open windows and doors.
▶ If necessary, leave the building and warn your
neighbours.
▶ Prevent anyone from entering the building.
▶ Rectify any damage to the flue system immediately.
H Installation and maintenance
Installation and maintenance must only be carried out
by a competent registered gas engineer, such as a 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.
H 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 to
confirm that the electricity supply is
disconnected.
▶ Refer to the manufacturer's information when
installing non Worcester components and systems
to the Worcester appliance.
H 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.
▶ In particular:
– Advise that alterations, servicing and repairs
must only be carried out by a competent,
registered gas engineer, such as a Gas Safe
registered engineer or British Gas engineer.
– Advise the user to have the appliance and system
serviced annually to help ensure economy, safety
and reliability.
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Explanation of symbols and safety instructions
▶ Point out the possible consequences (including
personal injury, danger to life and material damage)
of improper or inadequate inspection, cleaning and
maintenance.
▶ Point out the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) and
recommend the use of CO detectors.
▶ 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.
H Servicing
Advise the user to have the appliance and heating
system thoroughly serviced annually by a competent,
registered gas engineer, such as a Gas Safe registered
engineer or British Gas engineer.
In the Republic of Ireland servicing work must be
carried out by a Registered Gas Installer (RGII).
Approved spares must be used to help maintain the
efficiency, safety and reliability of the appliance.
H Benchmark Service Record
The service engineer must complete the Benchmark
Service Record at the back of this manual after each
service.
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 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 hhic.org.uk for more information.
H 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).
Benchmark places
responsibilities on both
manufacturers and
installers.
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