gledhill BoilerMate BP Installation & Service Manual page 17

INSTALLATION
Preparation/placing the appliance in
position.
Details of the recommended positions for
termination of the fi rst fi x pipework are provided
in the Technical Data section. The pipework can
be located or its position checked using the
template provided with each appliance. If these
have been followed installation is very simple
and much quicker than any other system.
The appliance is supplied shrink wrapped on
a timber installation base with the F&E cistern
on top of the unit. Carrying handles are also
provided in the back of the casing.
The appliance should be handled carefully
to avoid damage and the recommended
method is shown opposite. Before installation
the site requirements should be checked and
confirmed as acceptable. The plastic cover
and protective wrapping should be removed
from the appliance and the installation base
(provided) and placed in position.
HANDLING
The appliance can then be lifted into position in
When lifting the unit work with someone of similar build and height if possible.
the cupboard on top of the base and the front
Choose one person to call the signals.
panel removed by unscrewing the 2 screws and
Lift from the hips at the same time, then raise the unit to the desired level.
lifting the door up and out, ready for connection
Move smoothly in unison.
of the pipework and electrical supplies. The feed
Larger units may require a team lift.
and expansion cistern support shall be installed
ensuring that the base is fully supported and the
A specific manual handling assessment is shown in Appendix
working head of the appliance is not exceeded
at the rear of this manual.
and the recommended access is provided for
maintenance - see the Technical Data section.
For further information on manual handling
See Appendix.
Note: Although the above guidance is provided
any manual handling/lifting operations will
need to comply with the requirements of
the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
issued by the H.S.E.
The appliance can be moved using a sack truck
on the rear face although care should be taken
and the route should be even.
In apartment buildings containing a number
of storeys we would recommend that the
appliances are moved vertically in a mechanical
lift.
If it is proposed to use a crane expert advice
should be obtained regarding the need for
slings, lifting beams etc.
INSTALLATION
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