Warnings; Gas Leak Or Fault; Sealed Components; Important Information - Glow-worm Flexicom 24cx Installation And Servicing Manual

Turn off the gas emergency control valve immediately. Eliminate all sources of ignition, i.e.smoking, blowlamps,
hot air guns etc. Do not operate electrical lights or switches either on or off. Open all doors and windows,
ventilate the area.
This boiler contains metal parts (components) and care should be taken when handling and cleaning,
with particular regard to edges.
Under no circumstances must the user interfere with or adjust sealed parts.

Gas Category

This boiler is for use only on G20 natural gas.
Gas Safety (Installation and Use)
Regulations
In your own interests and that of safety, it is the Law that
ALL gas appliances are installed by a competent person in
accordance with the current issue of these regulations.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Under Section 6 of The Health and Safety at Work Act
974, we are required to provide information on substances
hazardous to health.
The adhesives and sealants used in this appliance are cured
and give no known hazard in this state.
Manual Handling
With regards to the "Manual Handling Operations, 992
Regulations", the appliance exceeds the recommended
weight for a one man lift, refer to section 7 for more
information.
The handling of the boiler may involve lifting, pushing and
pulling, the use of a sack truck may be required.
The following handling techniques and precautions should be
considered:
- Grip the boiler at its base
- Be physically capable
- Use safety clothing where appropriate, e.g. gloves, safety
footwear.
Ensure safe lifting techniques are used
- Keep back straight.
- Avoid twisting at the waist.
- Avoid upper body/top heavy bending.
- Always grip using the palm of the hand.
- Use designated hand holds.
- Keep load as close to body as possible.
- Always use assistance if required.

WARNINGS

Gas Leak or Fault

Metal Parts

Sealed Components

Important Information

Electrical Supply

The boiler MUST be earthed.
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.
In GB, this is BS 767.
In IE, this is the current edition of ETCI rules.
The boiler MUST be connected to a permanent 230V ac,
50Hz supply.
Connection of the whole electrical system of the boiler,
including any heating controls, to the electrical supply MUST
be through one common isolator and must be fused 3 Amp
maximum.
Isolation should be by a double pole switched fused spur box,
with a minimum gap of 3mm for both poles. The fused spur
box should be readily accessible and preferably adjacent to
the appliance. It should be identified as to its use.
Alternatively connection can be made through an unswitched
shuttered socket and 3A fused 3-pin plug both to the current
issue of BS 363, provided they are not used in a room
containing a bath or shower.
Wiring to the boiler must be PVC 85°C insulated cable, not
less than 0.75mm2 (24/0.20mm).
Testing and Certification
This boiler is tested and certificated for safety and
performance. It is, therefore, important that no alteration is
made to the boiler, without permission, in writing, by Glow-
worm.
Any alteration not approved by Glow-worm, could invalidate
the certification, boiler warranty and may also infringe the
current issue of the statutory requirements.
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