User guide
5
Statutory Requirements
Testing and Certication
This buffer vessel is tested and certicated for safety and
performance. It is, therefore, important that no alteration is
made to the vessel, without permission, in writing, by Glow-
worm.
Any alteration not approved by Glow-worm, could invalidate
the certication, warranty and may also infringe the current
issue of the statutory requirements.
CE Mark
The CE mark on the buffer vessel indicates that it complies
with the basic requirements of the applicable directives.
IMPORTANT
Where no British Standards exists, materials and equipment
should be t for their purpose and of suitable quality and
workmanship.
The installation of this buffer vessel must be carried out by a
competent person.
Manufacturer’s instructions must not be taken as overriding
statutory requirements.
Statutory Requirements
In GB, the installation of the buffer vessel must comply
with the requirements of the current issue of the following
regulations:
- Electricity at work act.
- Health and safety at work act
- Relevant Utility supplier’s regulations.
- Water regulations and by-laws.
- Environment agency and local council requirements
regarding bore holes, water courses, or noise levels.
- Gas safety installation and use regulations concerning
any associated gas red heat source used within the
heating system.
- Building regulations part “L” and directives concerning
energy saving
- Building regulations such as G3 covering Hygiene and L8
Legieonella.
- COSHH regulations
- Other relevant bodies such as HETAS and OFTEC