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This appliance must be installed by a competent person in
accordance with and defined by, the Standard Specification
(Domestic Gas Installations) Declaration (I.S. 813).
3A.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
The installation of this boiler must be in accordance with the
relevant requirements of the local building regulations, the
current ETCI National Rules for Electrical Installations and the
bylaws of the local water undertaking.
It should be in accordance also with any relevant requirements
of the local and/or district authority.
3A.2 LOCATION OF APPLIANCE
The appliance may be installed in any room or internal space,
although particular attention is drawn to the requirements of
the current ETCI National Rules for Electrical Installations,
and I.S. 813, Annex K.
When an appliance is installed in a room or internal space
containing a bath or shower, the appliance or any control
pertaining to it must not be within reach of a person using the
bath or shower.
The location chosen for the appliance must permit the provision
of a safe and satisfactory flue and termination. The location
must also permit an adequate air supply for combustion
purposes and an adequate space for servicing and air circulation
around the appliance. Where the installation of the appliance
will be in an unusual location special procedures may be
necessary, refer to I.S. 813 for detailed guidance on this aspect.
A compartment used to enclose the appliance must be designed
SECTION 3A - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (EIRE)
with an approved non-return valve and stopcock for isolation
purposes. The feed pipe should be connected to the return
pipe as close to the boiler as possible.
3.6.8 FREQUENT FILLING
Frequent filling or venting of the system may be indicative of a
leak. Care should be taken during the installation of the
appliance to ensure all aspects of the system are capable of
withstanding pressures up to at least 3 bar.
3.7 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
The appliance is supplied for operation on 230V @ 50Hz
electrical supply; it must be protected with a 3-amp fuse. The
method of connection to the mains electricity supply must allow
for complete isolation from the supply. The preferred method
is by using a double-pole switch with a contact separation of at
least 3,5mm (3° high-voltage category). The switch must only
supply the appliance and its corresponding controls, i.e. time
clock, room thermostat, etc. Alternatively an un-switched
shuttered socket with a fused 3-pin plug both complying with
BS 1363 is acceptable.
3.8 MOUNTING ON A COMBUSTIBLE
SURFACE
If the appliance is to be fitted on a wall of combustible material,
a sheet of fireproof material must protect the wall.
3.9 TIMBER FRAMED BUILDINGS
If the appliance is to be fitted in a timber framed building, it
should be fitted in accordance with the Institute of Gas Engineers
publication (IGE/UP/7) ‘Guide for Gas Installations in Timber
Frame Buildings’.
3.10 INHIBITORS
Vokèra recommend that an inhibitor - suitable for use with
copper heat exchangers - is used to protect the boiler and
system from the effects of corrosion and/or electrolytic action.
The inhibitor must be administered in strict accordance with the
manufacturers instructions*.
*Water treatment of the complete heating system - including the
boiler - should be carried out in accordance with BS 7593 and
the Domestic Water Treatment Association’s (DWTA) code of
practice.
flow/return
pipe
control
valve
temporary
connection
control
valve
supply
pipe
double
check valve
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Fig. 8
Make-up vessel
or tank
Automatic
air-vent
Non-return
valve
Stopcock
5.0 metres minimum
Heating
return
3.11 SHOWERS
If the appliance is intended for use with a shower, the shower
must be thermostatically controlled and be suitable for use
with a combination boiler.
and constructed specifically for this purpose. An existing
compartment/cupboard may be utilised provided that it is
modified to suit.
This appliance is not suitable for external installation.
3A.3 GAS SUPPLY
The gas meter – as supplied by the gas supplier – must be
checked to ensure that it is of adequate size to deal with the
maximum rated input of all the appliances that it serves.
Installation pipes must be fitted in accordance with I.S. 813.
Pipe work from the meter to the appliance must be of adequate
size. Pipes of a smaller size than the appliance gas inlet
connection must not be used. The installation must be tested
for tightness in accordance with I.S. 813.
If the gas supply serves more than one appliance, it must be
ensured that an adequate supply is maintained to each
appliance when they are in use at the same time.
3A.4 FLUE SYSTEM
The terminal should be located where the dispersal of
combustion products is not impeded and with due regard for the
damage and discoloration that may occur to building products
located nearby. The terminal must not be located in a place
where it is likely to cause a nuisance (see I.S. 813).
In cold and/or humid weather, water vapour will condense on
leaving the terminal; the effect of such pluming must be
considered.
If installed less than 2m above a pavement or platform to which
people have access (including balconies or flat roofs) the
