From September 2009 technicians will find a Boiler Passport supplied with every new oil boiler. The Boiler Passport has been prepared in consultation with OFTEC and is designed to provide a means by which consumers will receive a properly installed and commissioned appliance that meets current Building Regulations. The Boiler Passport is supported by Warmflow and other major manufacturers and has been developed in direct response to the recognition that incorrect installation and failure to commission is frequently the cause of a failure of the boiler - rather than an actual fault of the product. Any future warranty will be conditional upon the correct installation of the boilers along with the completion of a Boiler Passport and the commissioning certificate being returned to the manufacturer.
The Passport is fixed to the appliance and must remain with the appliance to provide the consumer with evidence of proper commissioning and a detailed service record. Use of non-competent persons may invalidate the warranty.
Completion of Passport
Instructions for completion are clearly printed on the inside cover of the Passport – the details should be completed legibly and in block capitals. The commissioning certificate portion of the Passport must be completed. The original copy should then either be posted or faxed to the manufacturer or, alternatively, the information can be submitted online. All sections of the certificate must be completed in full and any missing information could invalidate the warranty. If you have any queries about the Passport or the boiler itself, please contact the Customer Care Centre.
The installer is responsible for completing the Boiler Passport and returning the paperwork to the manufacturer.
Remember, the future warranty of the appliance is conditional upon correct installation, completion of the Passport document and returning the commissioning certificate to the appliance manufacturer – if you don't do this the warranty could be invalid.