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GAS SAFETY
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1994,
amendments 1996 or rules in force.
It is law that all gas appliances are installed by a CORGI registered
installer (identified by
) in accordance with the above regulations.
Failure to install appliances correctly could lead to prosecution. It
is in your own interest, and that of safety, to ensure the law is
complied with.
The installation of the boiler MUST also be in accordance with the
latest I.E.E. (BS 7671) Wiring Regulations, local building
regulations, bylaws of the local water authority, the Building
Regulations and Building Standards (Scotland) and any relevant
requirements of the local authority.
Detailed recommendations are contained in the following British
Standard Codes of Practice:
BS. 6891
Low pressure installation pipes.
BS. 6798
Installation of gas fired hot water boilers of rated
input not exceeding 60 kW.
BS. 5449:1
Forced circulation hot water systems (small bore and
microbore domestic central heating systems).
BS. 5546
Installation of gas hot water supplies for domestic
purposes (2nd Family Gases).
BS. 5440: 1 Flues for gas appliances of rated input not
exceeding 60 kW.
BS. 5440: 2 Ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not
exceeding 60 kW.
BS 7593
Treatment of water in Domestic Hot Water Central
Heating Systems.
1 BOILER WATER CONNECTIONS
1. This appliance is NOT suitable for use
in a direct hot water system.
2. If the boiler is to be used on a sealed
system, an Overheat Thermostat Kit
is available and must be installed in
accordance with the instructions
supplied with the kit.
3. All water connections are Rc1
(1" BSP). The front top and bottom
plugged connections must not be
used. 2 spare blanking off plugs are
provided, in the hardware pack, for
use as necessary in the rear flow or
return water connections.
4. Pipework connections to all systems
may use flow and return connections
on the same side, or opposite sides of
the boiler.
That is:
Fully pumped system
In a fully system, either a LH or a RH flow
connection, together with LH or RH return
connection, may be used.
Mexico Slimline CF 3/40 & 3/50 -
GENERAL
Health and Safety Document No. 635.
The Electricity at Work Regulations, 1989.
Manufacturer's notes must NOT be taken in any way as overriding
statutory obligations.
IMPORTANT. These appliances are certificated by the British
Standards Institution for safety and performance. It is important,
therefore, that no external control devices, e.g. flue dampers,
economisers etc., are directly connected to these appliances unless
covered by these Installation and Servicing Instructions or otherwise
recommended by Caradon Plumbing Limited in writing. If in doubt
please enquire.
Any direct connection of a control device not approved by Caradon
Plumbing Limited could invalidate the BSI Certification and the
normal appliance warranty. It could also infringe the Gas Safety
Regulations and the above regulations or other statutory
requirements.
LOCATION OF BOILER
The boiler must be installed on a flat and level floor, capable of
adequately supporting the weight of the boiler and any ancillary
equipment.
The boiler may be fitted on a combustible floor.
Insulation is not necessary, unless required by the local authority.
The boiler must not be fitted outside.
The boiler must not be installed in a bedroom or in a room
containing a bath or shower.
Gravity domestic hot water and
pumped central heating.
In a gravity DHW and pumped CH
system separate flow and return
connections are used for each service.
Installation
The use of a cylinder thermostat is
recommended. This will prevent
excessive domestic hot water
temperatures.
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