Instructions for the installer
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14.INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE
It is the law that all gas appliances are installed by
competent persons
. Corgi gas installers are
approved to work to safe and satisfactory standards. All gas installation, servicing and repair work must
be in accordance with the gas safety regulations 1984 (installation and use) as amended 1990.
This appliance may be installed next to a wall which is higher than the appliance, as shown in the
diagram
showing the correct installation conditions. Any wall cupboards or shelves must be at a distance
of at least 750 m above the work surface.
14.1 Electrical connection
The I.D. plate with techinical data, registration number and brand name is visibily positioned in the
storage compartment.
The plate must not be removed
.
If the appliance is connected to the supply by means of a fixed connection, install a multipolar cut-out
device on the line, with contact opening distance equal to or greater than
3 mm
, located near the
appliance and in an easily reachable position.
Connection to the supply may be fixed or with plug and socket. In the latter case the plug and socket
must be suitable for the cable employed and conform with the regulations in force. Regardless of the
type of connection, earthing of the appliance is absolutely obligatory. Before connection make sure that
the supply line is suitably earthed. Avoid the use of reducers, adapters or shunts.
For operation on 220-240V~:
use a three-pole H05RR-F cable
having a cross section of 3 x 1.5 mm
2
The cable end to be connected to the appliance must be provided
with ground wire (yellow-green) at least 20 mm longe.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility
for damage to persons or things caused by non-
observance of the above prescriptions.
14.2 Ventilation requirements
The room containing the appliance should have an air supply in accordance with B.S. 5440 part 2 1989.
3 All rooms require an opening window or equivalent, and some rooms will require a permanent vent as
well.
4 For room volumes up to 5 m
3
an air vent of 100 cm
2
is required.
5 If the room has a door that opens directly to the outside, and the room exceeds 1 m
3
no air vent is
required.
6 For room volumes between 5 m
3
and 10 m
3
an air vent of 50 cm
2
is required.
7 If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same room B.S. 5440 part 2 1989 should be
consulted to determine the air vent requirements.
8 This appliance must not be installed in a bed sitting room of less than 20 m
3
or in a bathroom or
shower room.
Windows and permanent vents should therefore not be blocked or removed without first consulting a
Corgi gas installer.
Failure to install appliances correctly is dangerous and could lead to prosecution.
