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British Gas 4100 & 4125 RD2 -
Installation & Servicing
GENERAL
GAS SAFETY
Current Gas Safety (Installation and Use)
Regulations, or the rules in force.
It is law that
all
gas appliances are installed by a CORGI
registered installer in accordance with the above regulations.
Failure to install appliances correctly could lead to prosecution.
It is in your own interest, and that of safety, to ensure the law is
complied with.
The installation of the boiler MUST also be in accordance with
the latest I.E.E (BS 7671) Wiring Regulations, local building
regulations, bylaws of the local water authority, the Building
Regulations and Building Standards (Scotland) and any
relevant requirements of the local authority.
Detailed recommendations are contained in the following
British Standard Codes of Practice:
BS. 6891
Low pressure installation pipes.
BS. 6798
Installation of gas fired hot water boilers of rated
input not exceeding 60 kW.
BS. 5449:1
Forced circulation hot water systems (small bore
and microbore domestic central heating
systems).
BS. 5546
Installation of gas hot water supplies for
domestic purposes (2nd Family Gases).
BS. 5440: 1 Flues for gas appliances of rated input not
exceeding 70 kW.
BS. 5440: 2 Ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not
exceeding 70 kW.
BS 7593
Treatment of water in Domestic Hot Water
Central Heating Systems.
Health and Safety Document No. 635.
The Electricity at Work Regulations, 1989.
Manufacturer’s notes must NOT be taken in any way as
overriding statutory obligations.
IMPORTANT.
These appliances are certificated by the BG
Technology Certification Services for safety and performance.
It is important, therefore, that no external control devices, e.g.
flue dampers, economisers etc., are directly connected to
these appliances unless covered by these Installation and
Servicing Instructions or otherwise recommended by
British
Gas
in writing. If in doubt please enquire.
Any direct connection of a control device not approved by
British Gas
could invalidate the certification and the normal
appliance warranty. It could also infringe the Gas Safety
Regulations and the above regulations or other statutory
requirements.
SAFE HANDLING OF SUBSTANCES
Care should be taken when handling the boiler insulation
panels, which can cause irritation to the skin. No asbestos,
mercury or CFC's are included in any part of this boiler.
LOCATION OF BOILER
The boiler must be installed on a flat and level floor, capable of
adequately supporting the weight of the boiler and any ancillary
equipment.
The boiler may be fitted on a combustible floor.
Insulation is not necessary, unless required by the local
authority.
The boiler must not be fitted outside.
Timber Framed Buildings
If the boiler is to be fitted in a timber framed building it should
be fitted in accordance with the Institute of Gas Engineers
document IGE/UP/7 : 1998.
1.
This appliance is NOT suitable for use in a direct hot water system.
2.
The boiler is suitable to be used on a sealed system.
Overheat
Thermostat
is fitted as standard.
Dimension
A
B
4100
299mm (11
3/4
")
533mm (21")
4125
373mm (14
5/8
")
600mm (23
5/8
")
1 BOILER WATER CONNECTIONS
