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SECTION 4
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The manufacturer’s notes must NOT be tak-
4.0
SAFETY
en, in any way, as overriding statutory oblig-
ations.
Gas Safety (Installation
and Use)
Regulations, 1994 and amended 2000.
IMPORTANT.These appliances are CE cer-
It is law that all gas appliances are installed
tificated for safety and performance. It is,
and serviced by a CORGI registered in-
therefore, important that no external control
staller in accordance with the above regula-
devices e.g. flue dampers, economisers
tions and these installation instructions. All
etc., are directly connected to this appli-
CORGI registered installers carry a CORGI
ance unless covered by these Installation
I.D. card and have a registration number.
and Service Instructions or as otherwise
Both should be recorded in your boiler log
recommended by Ravenheat in writing. If in
book. You can check your installer by calling
doubt please enquire.
CORGI direct on: 01256 732300. Failure to
install appliances correctly could lead to
Any direct connection of a control device
prosecution. It is in your own interest, and
not approved by Ravenheat could invalidate
that of safety, to ensure the law is complied
the certification and the normal appliance
with. Check the boiler and flue is the correct
warranty. It could also infringe the Gas
type for Installation.
Safety regulations and the above regula-
The installation of the boiler MUST be in ac-
tions.
cordance with the latest I.E.E. (BS 7671)
Wiring Regulations, local building regula-
NOTE: The Ravenheat LITTLE STAR com-
tions, bye-laws of the local water authority,
bination boiler has been tested and exam-
the building regulations and the Building
ined by Advantica Technologies Ltd, and is
Standards (Scotland) and any relevant re-
certified to comply with PrEN 483 and
quirements of the local authority.
BS EN 625.
4.1
Manufacturers instructions must NOT be
GENERAL INFORMATION
taken in any way as overriding statutory
Both the user and the manufacturer rely heav-
obligations.
ily on the installer, whose job it is to install the
If in doubt on any point please consult
combination boiler and connect it to a correct-
Ravenheat Manufacturing Ltd.
ly designed heating system. Acquaint yourself
with the British Standards concerning installa-
4.2
LOCATION OF BOILER
tion requirements. If you need advice on any
points your Ravenheat Technical Services Of-
4.2.1
Siting of Ravenheat Little Star Combi Boiler
fice would be pleased to help. It is recom-
must be as follows. The position of installa-
mended that tools suitable for brass fittings
tion should be within the building, unless
are used, and have a capability to accomo-
otherwise protected by a suitable enclosure.
date hexagon sizes up to 50 mms.
Adequate space for installation, servicing
and air circulation around boiler must be al-
CODES OF PRACTICE/Ref: Documents
lowed for.
The Ravenheat LS 80 (T) and LS 100 (T)
Detailed recommendations are contained in
Combi Boiler must be fitted on a flat and ver-
the following British Standard Codes of
tical wall capable of adequately supporting
Practice:
the weight of the boiler and any ancillary
BS. 6891
Low pressure installation pipes.
equipment.
The appliance may be installed on a com-
BS. 6798
Installation of gas fired hot wa-
bustible wall subject to the requirements of
ter boilers of rated input not ex-
the Local Authority and Building Regulations.
ceeding 60 kW.
BS. 5449
Forced circulation hot water
LPG versions of this appliance shall not
be installed in cellars or basements.
systems.
BS. 5546
Installation of gas hot water
4.3
CLEARANCES AROUNDTHE APPLIANCE
supplies domestic purposes
(2nd Family Gases).
4.3.1
LS 80 (T) - LS 100 (T)
BS. 5440:1
Flues (for gas appliances of rated
input not exceeding 60 kW).
Above 125 mm
BS. 5440:2 Ventilation (for gas appliances of
Below 100 mm
rated input not exceeding 60 kW).
Front 450 mm
DD 189:1990 Discharge of condensate
Side 5 mm
Health & Safety Document No. 635
5 mm in front when installed in a cupboard
The Electricity at Work Regulations, 1989.
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