A.O. Smith 28 30 50 60 Water Heater User Manual


 
About the appliance
Release R.1.3 UK 9
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1 Introduction
1.1 About the appliance This manual describes how to install, service and use the BFC appliance. The
BFC appliance is a condensing room-sealed water heater with a fan in the air
intake. A concentric chimney connector is fitted standard to the appliance.
Alternatively, the appliance can be connected using a parallel system.
Installation types possible with this appliance are C13, C33, C43, C53 and C63.
The information in this manual is applicable to types: BFC 28, BFC 30, BFC 50
and BFC 60.
The manner of construction and features of the appliance are in conformance
with the European standard for gas-fired storage water heaters for the
production of domestic hot water (ES 89). The appliances are therefore
compliant with the European Directive for Gas Appliances, and have the right to
bear the CE mark.
Warning
Read this manual carefully before starting up the water heater. Failure to
read the manual and to follow the printed instructions may lead to personal
injury and damage to the appliance.
1.2 What to do if you
smell gas
Warning
Whenever there is a smell of gas:
No naked flames! No smoking!
Avoid causing sparks! Do not use any electrical equipment or switch, i.e. no
telephones, plugs or bells!
Shut off the mains gas supply!
Open windows and doors!
Warn occupants and leave the building!
After leaving the building, alert the gas distribution company or installer.
1.3 Regulations As the (end) user, installer or service and maintenance engineer, you must
ensure that the entire installation complies, as a minimum, with the official local:
building regulations;
energy supplier’s directives for existing gas installations;
directives and technical guidelines for natural gas installations;
safety requirements for low-voltage installations;
regulations governing the supply of drinking water;
regulations governing ventilation in buildings;
regulations governing the supply of air for combustion;
regulations governing the discharge of products of combustion;
requirements for installations that consume gas;
regulations governing indoor waste water disposal;
regulations imposed by fire service, power companies and municipality;
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