Combustion checks required during commissioning

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ST OF APRIL 2014

FROM THE 1

NEW MANDATORY COMBUSTION

AND FLUE INTEGRITY CHECKS
MUST BE COMPLETED
AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION.
Instructions and a new Benchmark logbook
that MUST be used to record the readings
taken are provided within this document
and must remain with the appliance's
installation, commissioning
and servicing instructions

Combustion checks required during commissioning

CO and Combustion checks
The following combustion and flue integrity checks will be mandatory
from April 2014 and these values must be recorded on the Benchmark
check list, supplied with this addendum.

NOTICE: Before CO and Combustion checks:

Refer to the appropriate sections in the
commissioning chapter of the relevant Installation,
Commissioning and Servicing manual to verify gas
type, gas inlet pressure, and gas rate.
Visually check the integrity of the whole flue system
and confirm that all the components are correctly
assembled, fixed and supported.
The flue gas analyser must be the correct type as
specified in BS 7967.
Before use, the analyser must have been calibrated as
specified by the manufacturer.
The installer must be competent in the use of the
analyser.
Check and zero the analyser in fresh air as specified
by the manufacturer.
The air/gas ratio valve is factory set and must not be
adjusted during commissioning unless this action is
recommended, following contact with the Worcester,
Bosch Group help line 0330 123 3366.

Once the gas rate and pressure have been confirmed as acceptable, then
the CO and combustion checks can be undertaken.
The flow chart is given for guidance; the details of the checks are given in
the following sections in the Installation manual:
Checking flue integrity
Flue gas analysis
Record the appliance details
Use the attached Benchmark checklist and service record to record the
Commissioning and Servicing details.

Set boiler to
maximum rate.

START HERE

Zero the
analyser
in fresh air.
See notice
above

O2 > 20.6%
CO2 < 0.2%

No

< = less than

> = greater than

O2 > 20.6%
CO2 < 0.2%

Flue integrity test

using analyser

No

Verify flue integrity

Check CO and
combustion ratio
at maximum rate

Yes

or equal to

No

CO < 350ppm
CO/CO2 ratio
< 0.004

Yes

Check all seals

around the burner,
internal flue seals,
and case seals.
Rectify where
necessary.

No

CO < 350ppm
CO/CO2 ratio
< 0.004

Yes
Record values.
Do not adjust
the gas valve.

Turn off boiler and

call Worcester, Bosch
Group help line.
0330 123 3366

Yes

Check CO and
combustion ratio
at minimum rate

Set boiler to
minimum rate.

No

CO < 350ppm
CO/CO2 ratio
< 0.004

Boiler is operating
satisfactorily.
No further action
is required.

Yes

6720809056-01.1Wo

Worcester, Bosch Group

Cotswold Way, Warndon, Worcester WR4 9SW.
Tel. 0330 123 9559
Worcester, Bosch Group is a brand name of BoschThermotechnology Ltd.
worcester-bosch.co.uk

6 720 810 989 (2014/03)

GAS BOILER SYSTEM COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST

This Commissioning Checklist is to be completed in full by the competent person who commissioned the boiler as a means of demonstrating
compliance with the appropriate Building Regulations and then handed to the customer to keep for future reference.
Failure to install and commission according to the manufacturers instructions and complete this Benchmark Commissioning Checklist will invalidate the
warranty. This does not affect the customers statutory rights.
Customer name:

Telephone number:

Address:
Boiler make and model:
Boiler serial number:
Commissioned by (PRINT NAME):

Gas Safe register number:

Company name:

Telephone number:

Company address:
Commissioning date:
To be completed by the customer on receipt of a Building Regulations Compliance Certificate*
Building Regulations Notification Number (if applicable):
CONTROLS (tick the appropriate boxes)
Time and temperature control to heating
Time and temperature control to hot water

Room thermostat and programmer/timer

Programmable room thermostat

Load/weather compensation

Optimum start control

Cylinder thermostat and programmer/timer

Combination Boiler

Heating zone valves

Fitted

Not required

Hot water zone valves

Fitted

Not required

Thermostatic radiator valves

Fitted

Not required

Automatic bypass to system

Fitted

Not required

Boiler interlock

Provided

ALL SYSTEMS
The system has been flushed and cleaned in accordance with BS7593 and boiler manufacturers instructions

Yes

What system cleaner was used?

What inhibitor was used?

Quantity

Has a primary water system filter been installed?

Yes

litres
No

CENTRAL HEATING MODE measure and record:

Gas rate

m/hr

OR

ft/hr

Burner operating pressure (if applicable)

mbar

OR Gas inlet pressure

mbar

Central heating flow temperature

Central heating return temperature

COMBINATION BOILERS ONLY

Is the installation in a hard water area (above 200ppm)?

Yes

No

If yes, and if required by the manufacturer, has a water scale reducer been fitted?

Yes

No

What type of scale reducer has been fitted?

DOMESTIC HOT WATER MODE Measure and Record:
OR

Gas rate

m/hr

Burner operating pressure (at maximum rate)

mbar OR Gas inlet pressure at maximum rate

ft/hr
mbar

Cold water inlet temperature

Hot water has been checked at all outlets

Yes

Temperature

Water flow rate

I/min

CONDENSING BOILERS ONLY

The condensate drain has been installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and/or BS5546/BS6798

Yes

ALL INSTALLATIONS
Record the following:

At max. rate:

CO

ppm AND

At min. rate: (where possible)

CO

ppm AND

CO/CO
CO/CO

Ratio
Ratio

The heating and hot water system complies with the appropriate Building Regulations

Yes

The boiler and associated products have been installed and commissioned in accordance with the manufacturers instructions

Yes

The operation of the boiler and system controls have been demonstrated to and understood by the customer

Yes

The manufacturers literature, including Benchmark Checklist and Service Record, has been explained and left with the customer

Yes

Commissioning Engineers Signature

Customers Signature
(To confirm satisfactory demonstration and receipt of manufacturers literature)
*All installations in England and Wales must be notified to Local Authority Building Control (LABC) either directly or through a
Competent Persons Scheme. A Building Regulations Compliance Certificate will then be issued to the customer.
Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC)

www.centralheating.co.uk

SERVICE RECORD
It is recommended that your heating system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Interval Record is completed.
Service Provider
Before completing the appropriate Service Record below, please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturers instructions.
Always use the manufacturers specified spare part when replacing controls.

SERVICE 01

Date:

Engineer name:

SERVICE 02
Engineer name:

Company name:

Company name:

Telephone No:

Telephone No:

Gas safe register No:

Record:

Gas safe register No:

CO

ppm

AND

At min. rate: (Where Possible) CO

ppm

AND

At max. rate:

Comments:

CO %
CO %

Signature

Record:

CO

ppm

AND

At min. rate: (Where Possible) CO

ppm

AND

At max. rate:

Comments:

Date:

Engineer name:

SERVICE 04
Company name:

Telephone No:

Telephone No:

Gas safe register No:

ppm

AND

At min. rate: (Where Possible) CO

ppm

AND

CO %
CO %

Signature

Record:

CO

ppm

AND

At min. rate: (Where Possible) CO

ppm

AND

At max. rate:

Comments:

CO %
CO %

Signature

SERVICE 05

Date:

Engineer name:

SERVICE 06
Company name:

Telephone No:

Telephone No:

Gas safe register No:

Gas safe register No:

CO

ppm

AND

At min. rate: (Where Possible) CO

ppm

AND

At max. rate:

Date:

Engineer name:

Company name:

Comments:

CO %
CO %

Signature

Record:

CO

ppm

AND

At min. rate: (Where Possible) CO

ppm

AND

At max. rate:

Comments:

CO %
CO %

Signature

SERVICE 07

Date:

Engineer name:

SERVICE 08
Company name:

Telephone No:

Telephone No:

Gas safe register No:

Gas safe register No:

CO

ppm

AND

At min. rate: (Where Possible) CO

ppm

AND

At max. rate:

Date:

Engineer name:

Company name:

Comments:

CO %
CO %

Signature

Record:

CO

ppm

AND

At min. rate: (Where Possible) CO

ppm

AND

At max. rate:

Comments:

CO %
CO %

Signature

SERVICE 09

Date:

Engineer name:

SERVICE 10
Company name:

Telephone No:

Telephone No:

Gas safe register No:

Gas safe register No:

CO

ppm

AND

At min. rate: (Where Possible) CO

ppm

AND

At max. rate:

Date:

Engineer name:

Company name:

Record:

Date:

Gas safe register No:

CO

At max. rate:

Comments:

Record:

CO %

Engineer name:

Company name:

Record:

CO %

Signature

SERVICE 03

Record:

Date:

Comments:

Signature

CO %
CO %

Record:

CO

ppm

AND

At min. rate: (Where Possible) CO

ppm

AND

At max. rate:

Comments:

CO %
CO %

Signature

*All installations in England and Wales must be notified to Local Authority Building Control (LABC) either directly or through a
Competent Persons Scheme. A Building Regulations Compliance Certificate will then be issued to the customer.
Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC)

www.centralheating.co.uk