Ravenheat RSF 82E, Installation And Servicing Instructions

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SECTION 4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.0 SAFETY
Gas Safely (Installation and USE) Regulations,
1994, and amendments 1996.
It is law that all gas appliances are installed and ser-
viced by a Corgi registered installer (identified by
in accordance with the above regulations. Failure to
install appliances correctly could lead to prosecu-
tion. It is in your own interest, and that of safety, to
ensure the law is complied with. Check the boiler
and flue is the correct type for installation.
The installation of the boiler MUST also be in accor-
dance with the latest I.E.E (BS 7671) Wiring
Regulations, local building regulations, bye-laws of
the local water authority, the building regulations
and the Building standards (Scotland) and any rele-
vant requirements of the local authority.
4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Both the user and the manufacturer rely heavily on
the installer, whose job it is to install the combination
boiler and connect it to a correctly designed heating
system. Acquaint yourself with the British Standards
concerning installation requirement. If you need
advice on any points your Ravenheat Technical
Services Office would be pleased to help. It is rec-
ommended that tools suitable for brass fittings are
used, and have a capability to accommodate hexa-
gon sizes up to 50 mms.
CODES OF PRACTICE/Fief: Documents
Detailed recommendations are contained in the fol-
lowing British Standard Codes of Practice:
BS. 6891
BS. 6798
Low pressure installation pipes.
Installation of gas fired hot water
boilers of rated input not exceeding
60 kW.
BS. 5449
BS. 5546
Forced circulation hot water systems.
Installation of gas hot water supplies
domestic purposes (2nd Family
Gases).
BS. 544O:1
Flues (for gas appliances of rated
input not exceeding 60 kW).
BS. 5440:2 Ventilation (for gas appliances of
rated input not exceeding 60 kW).
Health &Safety Document No. 635
The Electricity at Work Regulations, 1989.
The manufacturer’s notes must NOT be taken, in
any way, as overriding statutory obligations.
IMPORTANT. These appliances are CE certificated
for safety and performance. It is, therefore, important
that no external control devices e.g. flue dampers,
economisers etc., are directly connected to this
appliance unless covered by these Installation and
Servicing Instructions or as otherwise recommend-
ed by Ravenheat in writing. If in doubt please
enquire.
Any direct connection of a control device not
approved by Ravenheat could invalidate the certifi-
cation and the normal appliance warranty. It could
also infringe the Gas Safety regulations and the
above regulations.
4.2
4.2.1
NOTE: The Ravenheat boiler has been tested and
examined by BG Technology Certification Services
and is certified to comply with the relevant require-
ments of ES 5258 Part 1 1986 BS 6332 Part 1 1983
and the relevant BGK3.G. 1 agreements, also tests
based on BS 5286 Part 1,
If in doubt on any point please consult Ravenheat
Manufacturing Ltd.
LOCATION OF BOILER
Siting of Ravenheat RSF 82E Combi Boiler must be
as follows. The position of installation should be
within the building, unless otherwise protected by
suitable enclosure.
Adequate space for installation, servicing and aircir-
culation around boiler must be allowed for.
The Ravenheat RSF 82E Combi Boiler must be fit-
ted on a flat and vertical wall capable of adequately
supporting the weight of the boiler and any ancillary
equipment.
The appliance may be installed on a combustible
wall subject to the requirements of the Local
Authority and Building Regulations.
CLEARANCES AROUNDTHE APPLIANCE
The following minimum free spaces, required for
installation inspection and servicing, must be left
around the boiler
18 inches (450 mm) in front
5 inches (120 mm) above
6 inches (150 mm) below
3 inches (75 mm) on each side
1 inch (25 mm) in front when installed in a cupboard.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
If the combination boiler is to be fitted in a timber
framed building it should be fitted in accordance with
the British Gas Publication Guide for Gas installa-
tions in Timber Frame Housing Reference DM2. If in
doubt advice must be sought from the local gas sup-
plier.The combination boiler may be installed in any
room or internal space, although particular attention
is drawn to the requirements of the current I.E.E.
Wiring Regulations and in Scotland the electrical
provisions of the Building Regulations applicable in
Scotland, with respect to the installation of the com-
bination boiler in a room or internal space containing
a bath or shower.
Where a room sealed appliance is installed in a
room containing a bath or shower, any electrical
switch or appliance control utilising mains electricity
should be so situated that it cannot be touched by a
person using a bath or shower.
A compartment used to enclose the combination
boiler MUST be designed and constructed specifi-
cally for this purpose. An existing cupboard, or com-
partment, may be used provided it is modified
accordingly. Samples of the RSF 82E combination
boiler have been examined by B.G. Technology
Notified Body, and is certified to comply with the
essential requirements of the Gas Appliance
Directive 90/396/EEC, the Low Voltage Directive
72/23/EEC and shows compliance with the Electro
Magnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC and
are therefore permitted to carry the CE Mark.
The appliance has been tested and approved by the
WRc as meeting the requirements of G3 and L of the
Building regulations and water Bylaws Scheme -
Approved Products.
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