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3.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1
Gas appliances must be installed in accordance with the rules in force. In the UK it is the
law that all gas appliances must be installed by a CORGI registered installer, in accordance
with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) regulations (as amended). The installation must
also be in accordance with the relevant parts of local and national building regulations
and in accordance with BS5871 pt4 except where Burley instruction state differently. For
the Republic of Ireland, reference should be made to IS813 and ICP3 and any guidance
notes from Bord Gais. Failure to have the fire fitted by a qualified person nullifies
ALL
guarantees.
3.2
The space to be heated must have a wall vent of at least 100cm² of ventilation and an
openable window or patio door. The vent must be positioned at least 1 metre away from
the appliance. A vent may have been supplied with the appliance and this is the preferred
type although it is possible to use alternatives.
3.3
In the Republic of Ireland two vents of not less than 60cm² each, one not less than 1.6m
above the other, must be installed in the room.
3.4
When providing ventilator openings consideration must be given to the avoidance of
locations where discomfort from draughts may cause the user to block the openings.
Similarly the possibility of curtains or furniture blocking ventilation openings must be
considered.
Floor vents, closable window vents or chimneys are not suitable means of
ventilation.
3.5
Working surfaces include the air outlet grille.
3.6
The heater must not be used in a room of less than 30m³ in volume. Adjoining spaces, not
separated by a door may be included. To convert cubic feet (ft³) to cubic metre (m³)
divide the room volume in cubic feet by 35.3.
3.7
The heater must not be installed in high rise blocks of flats (unless a gas supply already
exists), bed sitting rooms, basements which are not open on at least one side, bathrooms,
or bedrooms, in corridors stairways landing or hallways of multi occupancy dwellings,
garages or rooms containing petroleum products.
3.8
Soft furnishings, decorations and wall coverings etc. must not be placed within 1 metre of
the appliance and its convection outlets (see 5.0). Be aware of curtains etc which could be
blown towards the appliance.
3.9
The heater is intended as a
secondary heat source
. Check that a primary source of heat
(such as radiators) is present in the room. If insufficient primary heat is being used there
may be a build up of condensation, if this is the case, please warn the customer of this.
3.10
The heater must not be used in rooms where the atmosphere is likely to contain water or
chemical vapours which may adversely affect the appliance or its finish.
3.11
Do not use whilst painting & decorating, or in newly decorated rooms as the residues can
lead to unpleasant smells from the appliance. Always cover or have the appliance
removed when decorating. (See points to note on page 14)
3.12
Candles too close to the fire may melt. Scented candles must be at least 1 metre away
from the appliance.
3.13
Air freshener residues can enter the appliance and lead to residual odours, especially the
plug in type.
3.14
The catalyst is not an air cleaner and presence of odours is unlikely to be catalyst failure.
3.15
Houses with warm air heating systems, solid walls, or no damp proof course may be
unsuitable for Flueless appliances.
3.16
This heater does not contain asbestos.
3.17
The oxy pilot can become blocked by fibres from new carpets and pet hairs advise the
customer to vacuum around the pilot on a regular basis to prevent blockage to pilot unit.
