1.1
CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION
In Great Britain :-
It is law that all gas appliances are installed only by a GAS SAFE registered
installer in GB, in accordance with these installation instructions and the Gas
Safety (Installation and use) Regulations 1998. Failure to install appliances
correctly could lead to prosecution. It is in your own interest and that of safety to
comply with the law.
The installation must also be in accordance with all relevant parts of the Local and
National Building regulations where appropriate, the Building Regulations
(Scotland Consolidation) issued by the Scottish Development Department, and all
relevant recommendations of the following British Standard Code of Practice, and
in accordance with the latest IEE Wiring Regulations.
1.
B.S. 5871. Part 1. Installation of Gas Fires.
2.
B.S. 5440.: 2000 Parts 1 & 2. Installation of Flues & Ventilation.
3.
B.S. 6891. Installation of Gas Pipework.
4.
B.S. 6461. Part 1. Installation of Chimneys & Flues.
5.
B.S. 1251. Open Fireplace Components.
6.
B.S. 715. Metal Flue pipes for Gas Appliances.
7.
B.S. E.N. 1858 Clay Flue blocks and Terminals.
8.
B.S. 7566 Installation of factory-made Chimneys.
Ventilation Requirements
For use in G.B. purpose built ventilation is not normally required for this
appliance.
In Republic of Ireland :-
For use in I.E. this appliance must be installed in accordance with the rules
in force by a competent person and used only in a sufficiently ventilated
space. Please consult document
I.S. 813 : 1996 Domestic Gas Installation
,
issued by the National Standards Authority of Ireland.
1.2
FLUE AND CHIMNEY SUITABILITY
The appliance is designed for use with conventional brick built chimneys or lined
chimneys and pre – fabricated flues. It is also suitable for use with pre-cast flue
blocks conforming to BS EN 1858 and metal flue boxes conforming to BS 715. All
flues must conform to the following minimum dimensions.
Minimum diameter of circular flues
125 mm
Minimum effective height of all flue types
3 metres
Minimum cross sectional area of Pre-cast Flues
122.7 cm2
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