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Legislation

© Baxi Heating UK Ltd 2008

Codes of Practice - refer to the most recent version

IMPORTANT - Installation, Commissioning, Service & Repair

This appliance must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and

the regulations in force. Read the instructions fully before installing or using the

appliance.

In GB, this must be carried out by a competent person as stated in the Gas Safety

(Installation & Use) Regulations.

Definition of competence: A person who works for a CORGI registered company and

holding current certificates in the relevant ACS modules, is deemed competent.

In IE, this must be carried out by a competent person as stated in I.S. 813 “Domestic

Gas Installations”.

The addition of anything that may interfere with the normal operation of the appliance

without express written permission from the manufacturer or his agent could invalidate

the appliance warranty. In GB this could also infringe the Gas Safety (Installation and

Use) Regulations.

Warning - Check the information on the data plate is compatible with local supply

conditions.

All CORGI registered installers carry a CORGI identification card and have a

registration number. You can check your installer is registered by telephoning

0800 915 0485 or writing to:-

1 Elmwood,

Chineham Park,

Crockford Lane,

Basingstoke. RG24 8WG

or check online at www.trustcorgi.com

This company declare that no substances harmful to health
are contained in the appliance or used during appliance
manufacture.

The appliance is suitable only for installation in GB and IE and
should be installed in accordance with the rules in force, and
only used in a suitably ventilated location.

In GB, the installation must be carried out by a CORGI
Registered Installer. It must be carried out in accordance with
the relevant requirements of the:
• Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations.
• The appropriate Building Regulations either The Building

Regulations, The Building Regulations (Scotland), Building
Regulations (Northern Ireland).

• The Water Fittings Regulations or Water Byelaws in

Scotland.

• The Current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations.

Where no specific instructions are given, reference should be
made to the relevant British Standard Code of Practice.

In IE, the installation must be carried out by a competent
Person and installed in accordance with the current edition of
I.S. 813 ‘Domestic Gas Installations’, the current Building
Regulations and reference should be made to the current ETCI
rules for electrical installation.

All systems must be thoroughly flushed and treated with
inhibitor (see section 6.2).

In GB the following Codes of Practice apply:
Standard

Scope

BS 6891

Gas Installation.

BS 5546

Installation of hot water supplies for domestic
purposes.

BS 5449

Forced circulation hot water systems.

BS 6798

Installation of gas fired hot water boilers.

BS 5440 Part 1

Flues.

BS 5440 Part 2

Ventilation.

BS 7074

Expansion vessels and ancillary equipment for
sealed water systems.

BS 7593

Treatment of water in domestic hot water
central heating systems.

In IE the following Codes of Practice apply:
Standard

Scope

I.S. 813

Domestic Gas Installations.

The following standards give valuable additional information;
BS 5546

Installation of hot water supplies for domestic
purposes.

BS 5449

Forced circulation hot water systems.

BS 7074

Expansion vessels and ancillary equipment for
sealed water systems.

BS 7593

Treatment of water in domestic hot water
central heating systems.

The boiler meets the requirements of Statutory Instrument “ The Boiler (Efficiency)

Regulations 1993 N

o

3083” and is deemed to meet the requirements of Directive

92/42/EEC on the energy efficiency requirements for new hot water boilers fired with

liquid or gaseous fuels:-

Type test for purpose of Regulation 5 certified by:

Notified Body 0085.

Product/Production certified by:

Notified Body 0085 & 0086.

For GB/IE only.

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