Ravenheat RSF 84E, Installation And Servicing Instructions

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4.4 IMPORTANT NOTICE ply is available both to the boiler and the
4.4.1
other appliances when they are in use at
If the combination boiler is to be fitted in a the same time.
timber framed building it should be fitted in
accordance with the British Gas Publication
4.6
FLUE SYSTEM
Guide for Gas installations in Timber Frame
Housing Reference IGE/UP/7/1998. If in
4.6.1 The terminal should be located where dis-
doubt advice must be sought from the local persal of combustion products is not imped-
gas supplier. The combination boiler may be ed, and with due regard for the damage or
installed in any room or internal space,
discolouration that might occur to building
although particular attention is drawn to the products in the vicinity (see fig. 6).
requirements of the current I.E.E. Wiring The terminal must not be located in a place
Regulations and in Scotland the electrical where it is likely to cause a nuisance.
provisions of the Building Regulations
The terminal must not be closer than 25
applicable in Scotland, with respect to the mm. (1 in) to any combustible material. For
installation of the combination boiler in a protection of combustibles, refer to BS
room or internal space containing a bath or
5440.1.
shower.
Where a flue terminal is installed less than
Where a room sealed appliance is installed 1000 mm. from a plastic, or painted gutter;
in a room containing a bath or shower, any
or 500 mm from painted eaves, an alumini-
electrical switch or appliance control utilis- um shield 1000 mm. long, should be fitted
ing mains electricity should be so situated
to the underside of the gutter or painted
that it cannot be touched by a person using
surface.
a bath or shower. The flue must be installed in accordance
A compartment used to enclose the combi- with the recommendations of BS 5440:
nation boiler MUST be designed and con-
Part 1.
structed specifically for this purpose. An
existing cupboard, or compartment, may be
IMPORTANT NOTICE: if the flue terminates less than
used provided it is modified accordingly. 2 M. above a balcony, above the ground, or above a
Samples of the RSF 84E/84ET - RSF
flat roof to which people have access, then a suitable
1OOE/1OOET combination boilers have terminal guard must be fitted.
been examined by B.G.Technology Notified
Fit only recommended flue terminal guard by secur-
Body, and are certified to comply with the
ing concentrically around terminal with screws.
essential requirements of the Gas Appli-
ance Directive 90/396/EEC, the Low Volt-
Available on request from:
age Directive 72/23/EEC and shows com-
RAVENHEAT Manufacturing Ltd
pliance with the Electro Magnetic Compati-
Chartists Way
bility Directive 89/336/EEC and are there-
Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire
fore permitted to carry the CE Mark.
ENGLAND LS27 9ET - U.K.
Tel. 0113 252 7007
The appliance has been tested and
approved by the WRc as meeting the
IMPORTANT: The following notes are
requirements of G3 and L of the Building intended for general guidance.
regulations and water Bylaws Scheme -
Approved Products.
The boiler MUST be installed so that the
4.5
GAS SUPPLY
terminal is exposed to external air.
4.51
It is important that the position of the termi-
A gas meter is connected to the service pipe
nal allows the free passage of air across it
by the Local Gas Supplier or a contractor. at all times.
An existing meter should be checked prefer-
ably by the gas Region to ensure that the
Minimum acceptable spacing from the ter-
meter is adequate to deal with the rate of minal to obstructions and ventilation open-
gas supply required for all appliances it
ing are specified in Fig. 6.
serves. Installation pipes should be fitted in
accordance with BS 6891. Pipework from N o t e p o s i t i o n s : D u e t o t h e t e r m i n a l
the meter to the boiler must be of adequate
design, installation is possible with clear-
size (22 mm) min. To within at least 3 metre
ances less than those specified in BS 5440,
Of the boiler (15 mm) min. can then be used
Part 1.
for remaining pipe work to the appliance. A
smaller size than the boiler inlet gas con-
nection should not be used. The complete
installation must be tested for soundness as
described in the above Code.
N.B. if the gas supply for the boiler serves
other appliances ensure an adequate sup-
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