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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 3mm. The switch
must only supply the appliance and its
corresponding controls, i.e. time clock, room ther-
mostat, etc. Alternatively an un-switched shuttered
socket with a fused 3-pin plug both complying
with BS 1363 is acceptable.
3.8
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.
3.9
MOUNTING ON A COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE
If the appliance is to be fitted on a wall of combus-
tible material, a sheet of fireproof material must
protect the wall.
3.10
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”.
3.11
CONDENSATE DISPOSAL
When choosing a location for the boiler,
consideration should be given to the disposal of
the condensate discharge into a suitable drain or
soil pipe. The condensate outlet pipe must be
connected to the drain in accordance with building
regulations or other rules in force.
Fig. 6
SECTION 4
INSTALLATION
4.1
DELIVERY
The appliance is delivered in a heavy-duty card-
board carton. Lay the carton on the floor with the
writing the correct way up.
4.2
CONTENTS
Contained within the carton is:
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the boiler;
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the wall mounting bracket;
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template;
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an accessories pack containing the appliance
service valves and washers;
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the instruction pack containing the installation
& servicing instructions, user instructions,
Benchmark logbook, guarantee registration
card, and a 3amp fuse.
4.3
UNPACKING
At the top of the carton pull both sides open – do
not use a knife – unfold the rest of the carton from
around the appliance, carefully remove all pro-
tective packaging from the appliance, and lay the
accessories etc. to one side.
4.4
PREPARATION FOR MOUNTING THE
APPLIANCE
The appliance should be mounted on a smooth,
vertical, non-combustible surface, which must be
capable of supporting the full weight of the
appliance. Care should be exercised when
determining the position of the appliance with
respect to hidden obstructions such as pipes,
cables, etc.
When the position of the appliance has been
decided – using the template supplied – carefully
mark the position of the wall-mounting bracket
(see fig. 6) and flue-hole (if applicable).
3.12
INHIBITORS
The system shall be flushed in accordance with
BS 7593. If an inhibitor is to be used, it shall be
from a reputable manufacturer and shall be
administered in strict accordance with the
manufacturers instructions.