Safety Alert
Safety Alert 033
Developed with Morco Products Ltd
Title: Morco open flued water heaters
Date issued: 15th November 2023
This Safety Alert provides guidance to Gas Safe Registered businesses/engineers about a product safety concern related to some Morco open flued water heaters
Introduction
Gas Safe Register has been made aware of a concern regarding the test nipple screws on Morco water heaters that may not have been correctly operated. This could result in the unintentional release of unburnt gas causing fires, and potential injuries.
Hazard
Morco are currently investigating a potential fire risk on their Primo 6 (MP6), Primo 11 (MP11), EUP6 and EUP11 open flued water heaters, due to possible gas leaks igniting and causing the plastic bezel and control knobs to ignite and melt.
The early indications point to the test nipple screws (gas inlet and burner pressure) not being tightened and checked correctly for any gas leak as per the installation manuals after the appliances have been commissioned, serviced or maintained. The below pictures show the exact location of the test points on each of the affected appliances.
Primo 11 (MP11)
Primo 6 (MP6)
Primo 6 (MP6)
EUP6 / EUP11
Corrective actions
Leak detection fluid (LDF) should be used after every time the test points are loosened to ensure a guaranteed seal after screwing tight each type of pressure test nipple screw, ensure that all seals are present for the Primo models. When you are checking the burner pressure test nipple screws for all models, the water heater must be in demand. To complete these checks either a 4mm slotted screwdriver or a Phillips No2 screwdriver will be required.
If you have any questions or safety concerns, please contact Morco Products Ltd on telephone number 01482 386586 or via email at sales@morcoproducts.co.uk.
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