INSTALLER’S GUIDE
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2 G E N E R A L I N S T A L L A T I O N
R E Q U I R E M E N T S
2.1
The installation must be in accordance with these instructions.
For the user’s protection, in the United Kingdom it is the law that all gas appliances are
installed by competent persons in accordance with the current edition of the Gas Safety
(Installation and Use) Regulations. Failure to install the appliance correctly could lead to
prosecution. The Council for the Registration of Gas Installers (CORGI) requires its
members to work to recognised standards.
In the United Kingdom the installation must also be in accordance with:
All the relevant parts of local regulations.
All relevant codes of practice.
The relevant parts of the current editions of the following British Standards:-
BS 715
BS 1251
BS 1289 Part 1
BS EN 1806
BS 4543 Part 2
BS 5440 Part 1
BS 5440 Part 2
BS 5871 Part 1
BS 6461 Part 1
BS 6891
In England and Wales, the current edition of the Building Regulations issued by the
Department of the Environment and the Welsh Office
In Scotland, the current edition of the Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations issued
by the Scottish Executive.
In Northern Ireland, the current edition of the Building regulations (Northern Ireland)
issued by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland.
In the republic of Ireland the installation must also conform to the relevant parts of:
a)
The current edition of IS 813
b)
All relevant national and local rules in force.
2.2
If the appliance is intended to be installed to a chimney that was previously used
for solid fuel, the flue must be swept clean prior to installation. All flues should be
inspected for soundness and freedom from blockages.
2.3
Any chimney dampers or restrictors should be removed. If removal is not possible
they must be fixed in the open position.
2.4
In the United Kingdom (GB) special ventilation bricks or vents are not normally
required in the room for this appliance.
In the Republic of Ireland (IE), permanent ventilation must comply with the regulations
currently in force.
