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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 de-
SECTION 3A - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (EIRE)
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,
There is no requirement to 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
aluminium 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.
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.
flow/return
pipe
control
valve
temporary
connection
control
valve
supply
pipe
double
check valve
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Make-up vessel
or tank
Automatic
air-vent
Non-return
valve
Stopcock
5.0 metres minimum
Heating
return
signed and constructed specifically for this purpose. An exist-
ing 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. Instal-
lation 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 con-
nection 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 appli-
ance 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)
