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Rules & Regulations (Symbols)
The following regulations apply to installation of ATAG central heating boilers:
Legislation and Regulations.
Gas Safety (Installation and Use). All gas appliances must by law, be installed by a competent person, eg.
Members of Gas Safe Register and in accordance with the current Gas Safety Regulation. Failure to install
appliance correctly could lead to prosecution.
All Gas Safe registered installers carry a Gas Safe ID card and have a registration number. You can call Gas
Safe Register directly on 0800 408 5577.
In addition to the above regulations this appliance must be installed in compliance with the current IEE
Regulations, the Building Standards (Scotland Consolidation) Regulations. Regulations and bye laws of the
Local Water Authority and the Current Health and Safety Regulation.
The Benchmark 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 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 Hotwater Industry Council who manage
and promote the Scheme.
Visit www.centralheating.co.uk for more information.
The current Electricity at Work Regulation must be complied with and also be in accordance with the relevant
and current editions of the British Standards.
The ATAG iR boiler is a certified appliance and must not be modified or installed in any way contrary to
this Installation Manual. Manufacturers instructions must not be taken, in any way, as overriding statutory
obligations.
The ATAG iR boiler is a central heating boiler for "open" expansion tank systems (open vent) only. The boiler
must be connected according to these instructions and all installation norms in respect of the part of the
boiler to be connected.
Observe the following rules of safety:
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All work on the boiler must take place in a dry environment.
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ATAG boilers may never be in operation without their housing, except in connection with maintenance or
adjustments (see Chapter 15 and 16).
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Never allow electrical or electronic components to come into contact with water.
Carry out the following tasks in connection with maintenance, etc. to an already-installed boiler:
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Shut down all programs
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Close the gas isolation valve
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Shut down the 230V power supply
See chapter 15 and 16 for further instructions.
Take note of the following when maintenance or adjustments are needed:
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The boiler must be able to function during these activities; for this reason, the boiler's 230V power supply,
gas pressure and water pressure must be maintained. Ensure that there is not a source of potential
danger during these activities.
Following maintenance or other activities; always check the installation of all parts through which
gas flows (using leak detection spray).
Installation & Servicing instructions ATAG iR-Range
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