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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
Approved 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 regs. 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
combined 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 boiler 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.
There are no limitations with respect to ventilation and the volume of the
room itself. The boiler must be installed on a solid, permanent wall to prevent
access to the electrical parts (when live) through the aperture on the back
frame.
2.1 REFERENCE STANDARDS
2. INSTALLATION
Low pressure
pipes BS 6891 1988
Boilers of rated input
not exceeding 60 kW BS 6798 1987
Forced circulation hot
water system BS 5449 1990
Installation of gas hot water
supplies for domestic purposes
( 2
nd
family gases) BS 5546 1990
Flues BS 5440-1 1990
Air supply BS 5440-2 1989
2.2 SITING THE APPLIANCE