Baxi Barcelona System, Installation And Servicing Instructions

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7.0 Site Requirements - Page 12
7.1 Information
WARNING - Check the information on the data plate is
compatible with local supply conditions.
1. The installation must be carried out by a CORGI Registered
Installer or other registered competent person and be in
accordance with the relevant requirements of the current
G
AS
S
AFETY
(Installation and Use) R
EGULATIONS
, the B
UILDING
R
EGULATIONS
(Scotland)(Consolidation), the L
OCAL
B
UILDING
R
EGULATIONS
, the current L.E.E. W
IRING
R
EGULATIONS
and the
bye laws of the L
OCAL
W
ATER
U
NDERTAKING
.
Where no specific instruction is given reference should be made
to the relevant
BRITISH STANDARD CODES OF PRACTICE .
For Ireland install in accordance with IS 813 “I
NSTALLATION
O
F
G
AS
A
PPLIANCES
”. Reference should also be made to B
RITISH
G
AS
G
UIDANCE
N
OTES
F
OR
T
HE
I
NSTALLATION
O
F
D
OMESTIC
G
AS
C
ONDENSING
B
OILERS
.
7.2 B.S. Codes of Practice
Standard Scope
BS 6891 Gas Installation.
BS 5546 Installation of hot water supplies for domestic
purposes.
BS 5449 Part 1 Forced circulation hot water systems.
BS 6798 Installation of gas fired hot water boilers.
BS 5440 Part 1 Flues.
BS 5440 Part 2 Ventilation.
BS 7074 Expansion vessels and ancillary equipment for
sealed water systems.
BS 7593 Treatment of water in domestic hot water central
heating systems.
WARNING - The addition of anything that may interfere with
the normal operation of the appliance without the express
written permission of Baxi Limited could invalidate the
appliance warranty and infringe the GAS SAFETY
(Installation and Use) REGULATIONS.
7.3 Clearances (Figs. 12 &13)
1. A flat vertical area is required for the installation of the boiler.
2. These dimensions include the necessary clearances around
the boiler for case removal, spanner access and air movement.
Additional clearances may be required for the passage of pipes
around local obstructions such as joists running parallel to the
front face of the boiler.
7.4 Location
1 The boiler may be fitted to any suitable wall with the flue
passing through an outside wall or roof and discharging to
atmosphere in a position permitting satisfactory removal of
combustion products and providing an adequate air supply. The
boiler should be fitted within the building unless otherwise
protected by a suitable enclosure i.e. garage or outhouse. (The
boiler may be fitted inside a cupboard - see Section 7.5).
2. If the boiler is sited in an unheated enclosure then it is
recommended to incorporate an appropriate device for frost
protection in the system controls.
3. If the boiler is fitted in a room containing a bath or shower
reference must be made to the current
I.E.E. W
IRING
R
EGULATIONS
and B
UILDING
R
EGULATIONS
. If the boiler is to be
fitted into a building of timber frame construction then reference
must be made to the Institute of Gas Engineers document UP 7.