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clean heat technology
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Compliance
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The Boiler and heating system must be installed to comply with the latest Building
Regulations, British Standards and OFTEC recommendations, refer to the Appendix at the
back of this book.
4-2
Siting and Positioning the Boiler
4:2.1 Considerations for Boiler Position
The most suitable position for the Boiler is usually dictated by the flue arrangement, the
location of the flue terminal is restricted by regulations refer to Appendix.
Other consideration will be condensate drain, oil pipe and heating pipework arrangements.
Careful consideration of the most suitable Boiler position should be undertaken before
installation.
4-2.2 Noise Levels
Quiet operation is a design feature of Themeco Boilers making them ideal for kitchen and
utility room installations. However, consideration should be given to the noise levels of the
Boiler and the following:-
1. Sound levels must be discussed with the householder as some individuals are
particularly sensitive to even low levels of noise.
2. The type and position of the flu may affect noise levels.
3. Conventional flues are generally noisier than balanced flues.
4. Noise from balanced flues facing neighbouring properties should be considered.
5. Sound levels in small rooms may appear more intrusive than the same sound
pressure in a larger room.
6. Some building materials can tend to amplify the sound from Wall Mounted Boilers,
using battens to space the Boiler off the wall may reduce this effect.
4-2.3 The Hearth - Floor Standing
The hearth temperature of Select and Option Boilers is less than 85°C. A suitable level
hearth, which is impervious to kerosine, must be provided.
Where the Boiler is to stand on a floor of combustible material then protection between the
Boiler and the floor should be provided by means of non-combustible material.
The floor must give adequate support to the filled Boiler. Consult the Building Regulations
for safe floor loadings.
4-2.4 Frost Protection
The Boiler and the central heating system must be protected from frost.
External Free Standing Boilers have a frost thermostat fitted as standard, this must be
correctly wired to provide frost protection - see wiring diagrams Section 11.
All Boilers installed in outhouses or where conditions of frost could arise must be
protected by a frost protection arrangement that will fire the Burner when the temperature
falls below 4°C.
A suitable antifreeze must also be used in applications where freezing can occur and
should be considered for all systems.
4-2.5 Rodent Intrusion
Boilers installed in situations where rodent intrusion is possible, all pipe/cable entry holes
of the Boiler must be covered, after installation, to prevent rodents entering the Boiler
casing.
Note
For Boiler Weight see Section 11.
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The Boiler must be commissioned
within 10 working days of installation,
failure to do so will invalidate the
Guarantee.