Important information – Glow-worm 30ci Plus User Manual

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Gas safety (Installation and use) Regulations

In your interests and that of gas safety, it is the law that ALL gas
appliances are installed and serviced by a competent person in
accordance with the regulations.

Testing and Certification

This boiler is tested and certificated for safety and
performance. It is therefore important that no alteration is
made to the boiler, without permission, in writing, from
Hepworth Heating Ltd.

Any alteration not approved by Hepworth Heating Ltd., could
invalidate the certification, boiler warranty and may also
infringe the current issue of the Statutory Requirements. The
requirements are: The installation of this boiler must be
carried out by a competent person in accordance with the
current rules in force in the countries of destination at the
time of installation, for Ireland, install in accordance with
I.S.813 "Domestic Gas Installation". Manufacture's
instructions supplied must not be taken as overriding
statutory requirements.

CE Mark

This boiler meets the requirements of Statutory Instrument
No. 3083 The boiler (Efficiency) Regulations, and therefore is
deemed to meet the requirements of Directive 92/42/EEC on
the efficiency requirements for new hot water boilers fired
with liquid or gaseous fuels.

Type test for purposes of Regulation 5 certified by: Notified
body 0049.

Product/production certified by: Notified body 0049.

The CE mark on this appliance shows compliance with:

1. Directive 90/396/EEC on the approximation of the laws of
the Member States relating to appliances burning
gaseous fuels.

2. Directive 73/23/EEC on the harmonization of the Laws of
the Member States relating to the electrical equipment
designed for use within certain voltage limits.

3. Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the Laws of
the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

The adhesives and sealants used in this appliance are cured
and give no known hazard in this state.

Insulation pads / ceramic fibre
These can cause irritation to skin, eyes and the respiratory
tract.
If you have a history of skin complaint you may be suscepti-
ble to irritation. High dust levels are usual only if the material
is broken.
Normal handling should not cause discomfort, but follow
normal good hygiene and wash your hands before eating,
drinking or going to the lavatory.
If you do suffer irritation to the eyes or severe irritation to the
skin seek medical attention.
The insulation is composed of non-combustible material.

Electrical Supply

WARNING:

This boiler must be earthed.

All system components shall be of an approved type and shall
be connected in accordance with the current issue of BS7671
and any applicable local regulations.

All external wiring between the appliance and the electrical
supply and earthing requirements shall comply with the current
IEE Regulations.

Connection of the boiler and system controls to the mains
supply must be through a common isolator and must be fused
at 3A, maximum. This method of connection must be by a fused
double pole isolating switch, with a minimum contact separation
of 3mm on both poles. The switch should be readily accessible
and preferably adjacent to the appliance. It should supply the
appliance only and be easily identifiable as so doing.

Alternatively, an unswitched shuttered socket outlet and 3A
fused 3 pin plug, both to the current issue of BS1363 may be
used provided that they are not used in a room containing a bath
or shower.

Wiring to the boiler must be PVC 85

o

C insulated cable, not less

than 0.75mm

2

(24/0.20mm).

Gas leak or fault

WARNING:

If a gas leak or fault exists or is suspected, turn the

boiler off and consult the local gas supply company or your
installation/service company.

Manual Handling Guidance

During the appliance installation it will be necessary to employ
caution and assistance whilst lifting as the appliance exceeds
the recommended weight for a one man lift.

In certain situations it may be required to use a mechanical
handling aid.

Take care to avoid trip hazards, slippery or wet surfaces.

Heating System Controls

The heating system must be controlled as described in the
relevant part of the current issue of :

Building Regulations, approved document L1, and the
references:

1) GIL 59, 2000: Central heating system specification (CheSS)
and

2) GPG 302, 2001: Controls for domestic central heating
system and hot water. BRECSU.

3) The domestic heating and hot water guide to the building
regulations 2001.

Thermostatic radiator valves may be installed, however they
must not be fitted in a room where the room thermostat is
located.

Air in the heating system

Persistent air in the heating system may indicate leaks in the
system or corrosion taking place. Call your Installation/Servicing
company.

Protection Against Freezing

The appliance has a built in frost protection programme as long
as the electricity and gas are left switched on.

This device operates the burner and system pump when the
temperature inside the boiler falls below 6

0

C.

Any other exposed areas of the system should be protected by
a separate frost thermostat.

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