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The technical information and instructions provided herein below are
intended for the installer so that the unit may be installed correctly and
safely.
The installation and initial start up of the boiler must be by a CORGI
Registered Installer in compliance with the installation standards currently in
effect, as well as with any and all local health and safety standards i.e.
CORGI .
This appliance must be installed by a competent installer in
accordance with current Gas Safety (installation & use)
Regulations.
The installation of this appliance must be in accordance with the relevant
requirements of the current Gas Safety (installation & use) Regulations, the
Local Building Regulations, the current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations, the
byelaws of the local water authority, and in Scotland, in accordance with the
Building Standards (Scotland) Regulation and Health and Safety document
No. 635 “Electricity at work regulations 1989”.
Installation should also comply with the following British Standard Codes of
Practice:
The appliance may be installed in any room or indoor area, although
particular attention is drawn to the requirements of the current I.E.E. Wiring
Regulations, and in Scotland, the electrical provisions of the Building
Regulations applicable in Scotland, with respect to the installation of the
appliance in a room containing a bath or shower.
Where a room-sealed appliance is installed in a room containing a bath
or shower the appliance and any electrical switch or appliance control,
utilising mains electricity should be situated so that it cannot be
touched by a person using the bath or shower.
The location must permit adequate space for servicing and air circulation
around the appliance as indicated in paragraph 2.4.
The location must permit the provision of an adequate flue and termination.
For unusual locations special procedures may be necessary.
BS 6798-1987 gives detailed guidance on this aspect.
A compartment used to enclose the appliance must be designed specifically
for this purpose. No specific ventilation requirements are needed for the
installation within a cupboard.
This appliance is not suitable for outdoor installation.
The type C appliances (in which the combustion circuit, air vent intake
and combustion chamber are air-tight with respect to the room in
which the appliance is installed) can be installed in any type of room.
Secondary ventilation is not required with this boiler. The boiler must be
installed on a solid, permanent wall to prevent access from the rear.
2.1 REFERENCE STANDARDS
2. INSTALLATION
2.2 SITING THE APPLIANCE
BS 7593:1992 Treatment of water in domestic hot water central
heating systems
BS 5546:1990 Installation of hot water supplies for domestic
purposes
BS 5440-1:1990 Flues
BS 5440-2:1989 Air supply
BS 5449:1990 Forced circulation hot water systems
BS 6789:1987 Installation of gas fired hot water boilers of rated
input not exceeding 60kW
BS 6891:1989 Installation of low pressure gas pipe up to 28mm
BS 7671:1992 IEE wiring regulations
BS 4814:1990 Specification for expansion vessels
BS 5482:1994 Installation of LPG