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EcoBlue Heat
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Before Installation
5
5
Before Installation
5.1
Installation Regulations
Installation must be carried out in accordance with the prevailing
regulations, the codes of practice and the recommendations in
these instructions.
Installation must also respect the following points:
This instruction manual and any other applicable
documentation.
Building Regulations.
British Standards.
92/42/EEC Efficiency Directive.
2009/142/EC Gas Appliance Directive.
2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive.
2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
Gas safety regulations.
Water supply regulations.
WARNING
Installation, repair and maintenance must only be
carried out by a competent person. This document is
intended for use by competent persons.
5.2
Installation Requirements
5.2.1 Gas Supply
1. The gas installation should be in accordance with the relevant
standards. In GB this is BS 6891 (NG). In IE this is the current
edition of I.S. 813 “Domestic Gas Installations”.
2. The connection to the appliance is a 22mm copper tail
located at the rear of the gas service cock. It is not necessary
for the gas supply pipework to be 22mm, providing that the
requirements in paragraph 5.2.1.3 below are achieved.
3. Ensure that the pipework from the meter to the appliance is of
adequate size and the demands of any other gas appliances in
the property are taken into consideration. The gas service cock
incorporates a pressure test point.
5.2.2 Electrical Supply
1. External wiring must be correctly earthed, polarised and in
accordance with relevant regulations/rules. In GB this is the
current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations. In IE reference should be
made to the current edition of ETCI rules.
2. The mains supply is 230V ~ 50Hz fused at 3A.
The method of connection to the electricity supply must
facilitate complete electrical isolation of the appliance.
Connection may be via a fused double-pole isolator
with a contact separation of at least 3mm in all poles
and servicing the boiler and system controls only.
Isolation of the boiler can be checked at the electrical
test point.