1.1 Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, October 1998
All gas appliances must be installed by a competent person in
accordance with the above regulations. Failure to install
appliances correctly could lead to prosecution.
1.2 The manufacturers notes must not be taken, in any way, as
overriding statutory obligations.
1.3 The compliance with a British Standard does not, of itself,
confer immunity from legal obligations. In particular the
installation of this appliance must be in accordance with the
relevant requirements of the following;
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 as amended.
Current IEE Wiring Regulations BS 7671.
Local Building Regulations.
Building Standards (Scotland)(Consolidation).
Bylaws of the local Water Company.
Health and Safety Document No. 635 (Electricity at Work
Regulations).
The British Gas Material and Installation Specification for central
heating and hot water
It should be in accordance with the relevant recommendations of
the following British Standards.
BS6798:1987 Specification for installation of gas fired hot water
boilers of rated input not exceeding 60 kW.
BS5449:1990 Central Heating for Domestic Premises.
BS5546:1990 Installation of gas hot water supplies for domestic
purposes.
BS5440:1:2000 Flues and Ventilation for gas appliances of rated
input not exceeding 60 kW: Flues.
BS5440:2:2000 Flues and Ventilation for gas appliances of rated
input not exceeding 70kW: Air Supply.
BS6891:1988 Installation of low pressure gas pipework
installations up to 28mm (R1).
BS7593:1993 Central Heating system cleansing and flushing.
1.4 To ensure that the installation will perform to the highest
standards, the system and components should conform to any
other relevant British Standards in addition to those mentioned
in the instructions.
1.5 The appliance complies with the Essential Requirements of
the Gas Appliance Directive and other Directives currently applicable.
1.6 This appliance contains no asbestos products.
There is no potential hazard due to the appliance being
electrically unsafe.
There are no substances used that are a potential hazard in
relation to the COSHH Regulations 1988.
1.7 The advice and instructions given in this document covers, as
far as possible, the foreseeable situations which may arise. Contact
Worcester Heat Systems Technical Helpline for advice on specific
installations.
1.8 Product Liability regulations indicate that, in certain
circumstances, the installer can be held responsible, not only for
mistakes on his part but also for damage resulting from the use of
faulty materials. We advise that, to avoid any risk, only quality
approved branded fittings be used.
The Benchmark initiative is the new code of practice to
encourage the correct installation, commissioning and servicing
of domestic central heating boilers and system equipment.
The 'Log-book' is a vital document that must be completed
by the installer at the time of installation. It confirms that the
boiler has been installed and commissioned according to the
manufacturers instructions.
Without the completion of the Log-book, manufacturers may
refuse to respond to a call-out from a householder, who will be
advised that he or she must call back the installer, who has not
fulfilled his obligations to record the information required by the
initiative.
It is important that:
The services and the system are properly flushed as specified.
The User is clearly instructed on the correct operation of the
appliance.
The benefits of regular servicing are explained - to maintain the
efficiency and extend the life of the appliance.
2.1 General Information
The appliance is set to give the maximum output of 27.5 kW to
the domestic hot water and to the heating system. The hot water
flow rate is limited to a nominal 10 l/min at a maximum
temperature rise of 40°C.
The sanitary water section of the appliance is suitable for mains
water pressure of up to 10bar.
2.2 Electrical Supply
230V - 50Hz. Load 180 watts. External fuse 3A, Internal fuses F1
- 2A, F2 - 1.0A (20mm).
2.3 Gas supply
The appliance requires a maximum of 3.17 m
3
/h of natural gas
(G20). The installation and the connection of the gas supply to
the appliance must be in accordance with BS6891.
The meter or regulator should deliver a dynamic pressure of 20
mbar (G20) at the appliance, which is equivalent to about 19-
19.5 mbar at the gas valve inlet pressure test point.
2.4 Installation
The appliance is suitable for indoor installation only and for use
with a sealed system only.
Do not place anything on top of the appliance.
It is a room sealed appliance and a separate combustion air
supply is not required in any room or compartment in which the
appliance is fitted.
If the appliance is fitted in a cupboard or a compartment is built
around it after installation, then the structure must conform to
the requirements of BS6798 and BS5440 Part 2. However,
because of the low casing losses, there is not a need for the
cooling ventilation openings in the compartment. The spaces
specified in Section 6.3 must be maintained.
There is space for the service pipes to pass at the back of the
appliance.
2.5 Flue
The appliance has a multi-directional fanned flue system.
The standard telescopic flue assembly length is from 330mm to
725mm.
Extension flue kits are available for flue lengths up to 2500mm.
2. Introduction1. Installation Regulations
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1. Installation Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 11. Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 12. Installing the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13
3. Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 13. Commissioning the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18
4. Siting the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 14. Handover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20
5. Siting the Flue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 15. Inspection and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 21
6. Air Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 16. Replacement of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22
7. Sealed System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 17. Operational Flow Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27
8. Open Vent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 18. Fault Finding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29
9. Domestic Hot Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9 19. Component Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 37
10. Gas Suppy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9
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