Eco Hometec EC 16kW Installation & User's Instructions - page 7
2. Safety
Considerations
The installation of this appliance must be
carried out by a competent person in
accordance with the relevant Gas Safety
Regulations (as amended), Building
Regulations, Model Water Bylaws and the
Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations.
eco hometec shall not be responsible for
any damage or loss resulting from failure to
carefully observe the instructions given.
The boiler, except for commissioning
purposes, should not be left operating
without the casing being attached and
firmly secured
3. Symbols
In this manual the following symbols are
used.
This symbol
is used to indicate points
that are important, to ensure compliance
with safety regulations or to facilitate
installation or operation.
This symbol
!
is used to highlight points
that must be observed for the safety of
yourself and others.
3.1
Gas Safety
All gas appliances must, by law, be installed
by competent persons, e.g. members of
CORGI, in accordance with the Gas Safety
Regulations. Failure to install appliances
correctly could lead to prosecution
!
It is in your own interest and that of safety
to ensure that the law is complied with.
Installer training courses are available for
CORGI registered installers. Please contact
eco hometec for more information.
This installation manual contains all the
necessary information required to install and
commission the EC VCO 16, 23, 31 and
38kW range of boilers.
Please read this manual thoroughly before
commencing installation. The installation
must be carried out in accordance with the
manual otherwise the warranty will be void.
Use only original parts for service and
maintenance.
After installation ensure the manual is kept
close to the boiler and available for
reference purposes.
The installation should also be in
accordance with current editions and
comply with the recommendations of the
following British Standard Codes of
Practice.
CP.331.3 Low pressure installation pipes.
BS.6798
Boilers of rated output not
exceeding 60kW.
BS.5546
Installation of gas hot water
supplies for domestic purposes.
BS. 5449.1
Forced circulation hot water
systems.
BS.5440.1
Flues (for gas appliances of
rated input not exceeding 60kW).
BS.5440.2
Air supply (for gas appliances
of rated input not exceeding 60kW).
4. Electrical
Supply
The wiring must comply with the current
I.E.E. Wiring Regulations.
The Health and Safety Document No. 635
and the Electricity at Work Regulations
1989 must be followed where applicable.
The boilers are supplied for 230V +10/-15%
50Hz operation. The method of connection
to the mains electrical supply MUST
facilitate complete electrical isolation of the
boiler. This may be achieved using a readily
accessible 3 amp fused double pole switch
clearly labelled.
THESE APPLIANCES MUST BE
EARTHED.
IMPORTANT
This boiler is an EC
Certified Appliance and must not be
modified or installed in any way contrary to
these ‘Installation and Servicing
Instructions’.
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