6
WARNING!!
The addition of anything that may interfere with the normal operation of the
appliance without express written permission of the manufacturer or his
agent could invalidate the warranty. In GB this could also infringe the
GAS
SAFETY(Installation and Use) REGULATIONS
.
In the Republic of Ireland the installation and initial start up of the appliance
must be carried out by a Competent Person in accordance with the current
edition of I.S.813 “Domestic Gas Installations”, the current Building
Regulations, reference should also be made to the current ETCI rules for
electrical installation.
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, in Scotland, the electrical provisions of the Building
Regulations applicable in Scotland, and in the Republic of Ireland, the
current edition of I.S.813, with respect to the installation of the combined
appliance in a room containing a bath or shower. The location of the boiler in
a room containing a bath or shower should only be considered if there is no
alternative.
Where a room-sealed appliance is installed in a room containing a bath
or shower reference should be made to the relevant requirements.
In GB this is the current I.E.E. WIRING REGULATIONS and BUILDING
REGULATIONS. In IE reference should be made to the current edition
of I.S.813 and the current ETCI rules.
If the boiler is to be sited into a timber framed building, reference must be
made to the current edition of the Institution of Gas Engineers Publication
IGE/UP/7 (Gas Installations in Timber Framed Housing).
The location must permit adequate space for servicing and air circulation
around the appliance as indicated in Section 2.5.
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, non-combustible, permanent wall to prevent access from
the rear.
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