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REGULATIONS
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3 REGULATIONS
3.1 STANDARDS, REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES
The product is in compliance with the following EC directives:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/ EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC.
3.1.1 GENERAL REGULATIONS
Observe the following guidelines and regulations:
Local regulations and requirements by the relevant power supply
utility and the associated special connection requirements
BS EN 378 Safety and environmental requirements for heat pumps
BS EN 14511 Requirements heat pumps for space heating and
cooling
BS EN 14276-2:2007 Pressure equipment for refrigerating systems
and heat pumps. Piping. General requirements
BS EN 14324:2004 Brazing. Guidance on the application of brazed
joints
BS EN 12735-1:2010 Copper and copper alloys. Seamless, round
copper tubes for air conditioning and refrigeration. Tubes for piping
system
European Parliament Regulation (EC) 842/2006 on Certain
Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases
Gas Safety Regulations 1998 (Installation and use)
Building Regulations
Building Regulations Northern Ireland)
Building Regulations (Scotland) (Consolidation)
IGE Gas Installation in Timber Frame Buildings
Law no. 46 of 5/3/1990 - Regulations for the safety of installation
Standard UNI-CIG 7129 - gas installations for domestic use supplied
from the mains network
Standard UNI 11071 - Gas installation for domestic use controlled be
condensing and similar appliances
Any other local requirement
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
The Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
Where no specific instruction is given, reference should be made to the
relevant codes of Practice.
Potable water: All seals, joints, compounds (including flux and solder)
and components used as part of the secondary domestic water system
must be approved for use with potable water supplies.
This is to certify that the above ranges of products manufactured by
Bosch Thermotechnology have been tested and found to comply with:
The requirements of the (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 for
England and Wales, the Water Byelaws 2000, Scotland and the Water
Regulations Northern Ireland.
The requirements of the UK Building Regulations:
The Building Regulations 1991 (England & Wales) Requirements
G3, L1 and Regulation 7.
The Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations 1990. Regulation
10 (B2), 22 (J3.3a and J3.4), 27 and 28 (P2.6 and P3).
The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000.
The relevant Standards to be followed include:
BS 1306 Specification for copper and copper alloy pressure piping
systems
BS 5440:1 Flues and ventilation for gas appliances of rated heating
not exceeding 70kW (net): Flues
BS 5440:2 Flues and ventilation for gas appliances of rated heating
not exceeding 70kW (net): Air Supply
BS 6798 Installation of gas fired boilers of rated input up to 70kW
(net)
BS 7074:1 Code of practice for domestic and hot water supply
BS 6891 Installation of low pressure gas pipe work up to 28 mm (R1)
BS 5546 Installation of gas hot water supplies for domestic purposes
EN:12828 Central heating for domestic premises 3 Product
Description
BS 7593 Treatment of water in domestic hot water central heating
system
4 TRANSPORT
During handling, also observe the following:
Never lift packages by the shipping straps.
Wear safety gloves as sharp edges can result in cuts.
4.1 LIFTING AND CARRYING THE EXTERNAL UNIT
Handling by trained personnel:
Only remove packaging at the time of the final installation.
At least two people should lift and carry the external unit.
Only move the external unit upright.
Never carry the external unit by the packing straps.
During handling and unpacking, wear safety gloves to prevent injuries
on your hands through sharp-edged appliance components.
Dispose of packaging materials appropriately.
4.2 UNPACKING THE EXTERNAL UNIT
Undo straps carefully.
Remove the outer carton by pulling it vertically upwards.
Remove the padding from the front and sides.
Remove the plastic cover and protective cover from the top of the
external unit and keep safe.
Provide at least two people for lifting the external unit from the bottom
plate.
Ensure that this does not damage the external unit.
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally responsible manner.
Concerning the installation and operation of the hybrid
system, observe the country-specific standards and
directives.
Observe the details on the data plate of the components
of the hybrid system.
WARNING: Risk of injury through improper handling.
Use a means of transport suitable for handling
appliances (e.g. sack truck with strap, stair climbing
or step trolley).
When handling appliances, secure them against a fall.
Let only trained personnel undertake the handling.
WARNING: Risk of injury through incorrect lifting and
carrying!
The external unit weighs in excess of 20 kg.
Never lift or carry the external unit on your own.
WARNING: Risk of injury through sharp-edged tools.
Handle tools carefully.
Ensure that the outer carton is not damaged when
removing the straps.