Record the commissioning readings, system protection and handover for an air source heat pump installation — a complete, printable record for the job file and the customer.
⚠️ This is a commissioning record & handover document, not the MCS certificate. The MCS installation certificate is raised separately on the MCS Installations Database (MID). Refrigerant (F-Gas) handling applies to split systems only.
1 Installation details
2 Heat pump & system
3 Water side & system protection
System flushed / cleaned (BS 7593)
Corrosion inhibitor added
Strainer / magnetic filter fitted
Expansion vessel checked / charged
4 Commissioning settings & readings
5 Outdoor unit & siting
Condensate drainage provided
Frost protection in place
MCS 020 noise / siting check satisfied
6 Electrical
Dedicated circuit & isolation provided
Earthing / bonding verified
DNO notified where required (G98/G99)
7 Customer handover
Operation & controls demonstrated
Manuals, warranty & this record provided
Customer checks & frequency explained
Handover should tell the customer the checks to make themselves (e.g. system pressure, no fault codes, clear airflow around the outdoor unit), how often, and what to do if there's a problem.
8 Declaration
I confirm this installation has been commissioned in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and complies with all relevant current building, electrical, water and (where applicable) F-Gas regulations, and with MCS 020 noise/siting requirements. The end user has been shown how to operate the system and has received all relevant documentation.
Record only. This document records commissioning & handover and does not replace the MCS installation certificate (raised on the MID) or any manufacturer commissioning form required to validate the warranty. Complete the manufacturer's own commissioning checklist as well where required.