A.O. Smith BFM - 100, Installation & Service Manual

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Instruction manual BFM 17
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3 Installation
Warning
Installation work should be carried out by an approved installation engineer
in compliance with the general and local regulations imposed by the gas, water
and power supply companies and the fire service.
The appliance may only be installed in a room that complies with the
requirements stated in national and local ventilation
regulations
(1.3 "Regulations") .
3.1 Introduction This chapter describes the installation activities to be carried out before the
appliance may be started up
(9 "Starting and running") , in particular:
• Packaging ;
• Ambient conditions ;
• Technical specifications ;
• Water connections, Vented ;
• Water connections, Vented ;
• Gas connection ;
• Air supply and flue ;
• Electrical connection ;
• Checking the supply pressure and burner pressure .
For a possible conversion to a different gas category, see
conversion
(4 "Conversion to a different gas category") .
3.2 Packaging To avoid damaging the appliance, remove the packaging carefully.
We recommend unpacking the appliance at or near its intended location.
Caution
The appliance may only be manoeuvred in an upright position. Take care
that the appliance is not damaged after unpacking.
3.3 Ambient conditions
The appliance has a sealed combustion chamber, and obtains its air supply
independently of the boiler room. There are therefore no additional ventilation
requirements.
Possible installation types are C13 and C33.
3.3.1 Air humidity and ambient temperature
The boiler room must be frost-free, or be protected against frost. The table
shows the environmental conditions that must be adhered to for correct
functioning of the electronics present in the appliance to be guaranteed.
Air humidity and ambient temperature specifications
Air humidity and ambient temperature
Air humidity max. 93% RV at +25°C
Ambient temperature Functional: 0 < T < 60°C