Certikin MB20S, Operating, Installation And Servicing Instructions

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2.0 Requirements
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2.6 GAS SAFETY REGULATIONS
General
It is the law that all gas appliances are installed by
a competent person (e.g. a Gas Safe registered
engineer) in accordance with the Gas Safety Regu-
lations. Failure to install appliances correctly could
lead to prosecution.
It is in your own interest, and that of safety, to ensure
that the law is complied with. The installation of the
heater MUST also be in accordance with the cur-
rent I.E.T. Wiring Regulations, the Local Building
Regulations, Building Standards (Scotland), the Bye
Laws of the Local Water Undertaking, any relevant
requirements of the Local Authority.
Detailed recommendations are contained in the fol-
lowing British Standard Codes of Practice.
CODES OF PRACTICE
BS.6798 Installation of gas fi red hot water boilers of
rated input not exceeding 70kW.
BS.5440: Part1 and Part 2. Flues (for gas appliances
of rated input not exceeding 70kW).
BS 6891 Specifi cation for installation of low pressure
gas pipework.
BS5482:1 Code of practice for domestic butane &
propane gas burning installations.
Building Regulations Part L1.
IMPORTANT .
No external control devices should be directly con-
nected to this appliance - unless covered by these
‘Installation and Servicing Instructions’ or otherwise
recommended by the manufacturer. If in doubt,
please enquire.
Any direct connection of a control device not
recommended by the manufacturer could infringe
the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations, the
above regulations and the normal appliance war-
ranty.
Manufacturer’s notes must NOT be taken, in any
way, as overriding statutory obligations.
2.7 LOCATION OF HEATER
This heater MUST be installed on a fl at and level
fl oor, capable of adequately supporting the weight of
the heater and any ancillary equipment. Provision is
provided for the heater to be fi xed to the fl oor.
It is IP 44 Rated and can be installed out of doors in
a suitable position. In all cases the choice of position
should take into account the fl ue, the plume and the
condensate drainage.
IMPORTANT
If the heater is to be fi tted in a timber framed building
please refer to “IGE/UP7 Gas installations in timber
framed buildings” for guidance
The heater may be installed in any room or internal
space. Particular attention is drawn to the require-
ments of the current I.E.T. Wiring regulations (cur-
rently 18th edition)
Where installation will be in an unusual location
then please refer to the guidance given in “BS 6798
Specifi cation for selection, installation, inspection,
commissioning, servicing and maintenance of gas-
fi red boilers of rated input not exceeding 70kW”. De-
tails of essential features of cupboard compartment
design are also to be found in this standard.
Any compartment used to enclose this heater MUST
be designed and constructed specially for this pur-
pose. An existing cupboard, or compartment, may
be used provided it is modifi ed for the purpose.
In siting the heater, the following limitations MUST
be observed:
1. The position selected for installation MUST allow
adequate space for servicing in front of the boiler
and for air circulation around the boiler.
2. This position MUST also permit the provision of a
satisfactory balanced fl ue termination.
3. This position MUST also permit the provision of a
satisfactory connection to the condensate drain.