7.0 Site Requirements
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7.3
Clearances
(Fig. 6 & 7)
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
Gas Supply
1. The gas installation should be in accordance with the
relevant standards. In GB this is BS 6891. In IE this is the
current edition of I.S. 813 “Domestic Gas Installations”.
2. The connection to the appliance is a
1
/
2
” BSPF.
3. Ensure that the pipework from the meter to the
appliance is of adequate size.
Do not use pipes of a smaller
diameter than 22mm up to the boiler connection.
7.5
Electrical Supply
1. External wiring must be correctly earthed, polarised and
in accordance with relevant regulations/rules. In GB this is
the current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations. In IE reference should
be made to the current edition of ETCI rules.
NOTE: The method of connection to the electricity
supply must facilitate complete electrical isolation of the
appliance. Connection must be via a fused double-pole
isolator with a contact separation of at least 3mm in all
poles and servicing the boiler and system controls only.
WARNING: The PCB Control and Fan Assembly
is 325 Vdc. Isolate at supply before access.
200mm
850mm
490mm
200mm
5mm Min
5mm Min
5mm
500mm
For Servicing
Purposes
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
In Operation
3°
(1 in 20)
320mm