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In dwellings where it is intended to install open-flue appliances and extract ventilation, the
combustion appliance should be able to operate safely, whether or not the fans are running. A
way of showing compliance with The Building Regulations in these circumstances would be to
follow the installation guidance shown below, and to show by tests that combustion appliances
operate safely, whether or not the fans are running.
A.
For gas appliances: where a room contains an open-flue appliance, the
extract rate should not exceed 20l/s (72m³/h).
B.
For oil appliances: where a room contains an open-flue appliance, the extract
rate should be limited to 40l/s (144m³/h) for an appliance with a pressure jet
burner and 20l/s (72m³/h) for an appliance with a vaporising burner.
C.
For solid fuel appliances: avoid installing extract ventilation in the same room.
Further reference should be made to Approved Document J of The Building Regulations.
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Do not install this appliance in areas where the following may be present or occur:
Excessive oil or a grease laden atmosphere.
Corrosive or flammable gases, liquids or vapours.
Be subject to direct water spray.
Ambient temperatures higher than 50ºC and lower than -25ºC.
Possible obstructions that may hinder access or removal of the unit.
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This appliance should not be directly connected to a tumble dryer or cooker hood.
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A supply of fresh replacement air must be drawn from the exterior of the property. Further
reference should be made to Approved Document F of The Building Regulations.
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The extracted air must be expelled to the exterior of the property.
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Extract ceiling valves should be positioned at least 300mm from internal walls to allow airflow
measuring equipment to fit correctly over the valves.
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Ducting should be insulated where it passes through unheated spaces and voids (e.g. loft
spaces) to reduce the possibility of condensation forming.
1.1 Hazard Symbols
REFER TO INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Read and understand the installation and maintenance manual before
installing, operating or maintaining this product.
1.2 Important Information
This manual contains important information on the safe and appropriate
assembly, transport, commissioning, operation, maintenance,
disassembly and simple troubleshooting of the product.
While the product has been manufactured according to the accepted
rules of current technology, there is still a danger of personal injury or
damage to equipment if the following general safety instructions and
the warnings contained in these instructions are not complied with.
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Read these instructions completely and thoroughly before
working with the product.
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Keep these instructions in a location where they are accessible
to all users at all times.
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Always include the operating instructions when you pass the
product on to third parties.
1.3 Personal Protective Equipment
The following minimum Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is
recommended when interacting with this product:
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Protective Steel Toed Shoes -
when handling heavy objects.
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Full Finger Gloves (Marigold PU800 or Equivalent) -
when
handling sheet metal components.
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Semi Fingerless Gloves (Marigold PU3000 3DO or Equivalent) -
when conducting light work on the unit requiring tactile dexterity.
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Safety Glasses -
when conducting any cleaning/cutting operation
or exchanging filters.
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Reusable Half Mask Respirators -
when replacing filters which
have been in contact with normal room or environmental air.
We would always recommend a site specific risk assessment by a
competent person to determine if any additional PPE is required.
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