Parkinson Cowan 5 0 G L, Installation Instructions Manual

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IMPORTANT - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
This appliance must be installed in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
Current Editions and the I.E.E. Wiring Regulations. Detailed recommendations are contained in the
following British Standard Codes of Practice - BS.6172, BS.5440: Part 2 and B.S.6891. All British
Standards must be 'Current Editions'.
PROVISION FOR VENTILATION
This appliance is not connected to a combustion products evacuation device. It shall be installed and
connected in accordance with the current installation regulations. Particular attention shall be given to the
relevant requirements regarding ventilation.
The room containing the appliance should have an air supply in accordance with BS. 5440: Part 2 Current
Edition. All rooms require an openable window or equivalent and some rooms will require a permanent
vent as well. For room volumes up to 5m³ an air vent of 100cm² is required: for room volumes between
5m³ and 10m³ an air vent of 50cm² is required. If the room has a door that opens directly to the outside,
no air vent is required. For room volumes that exceed 11m³ no air vent is required. If there are other fuel
burning appliances in the same room, BS.5440: Part 2 Current Edition should be consulted to determine
the requisite air vent requirements.
Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, for example opening a window,
or more effective ventilation, for example increasing the level of mechanical ventilation where present.
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