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4. BUILDING STANDARDS & REGULATIONS
4.1
BUILDING STANDARDS & INSTALLATION REGULATIONS
• Building Standards (Scotland Consolidation) Building Regulations
• Part F of the Building Regulations
• BS 5720 Mechanical Ventilation and Air Conditioning in Buildings
• BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations. Wiring Regulations
• Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE) Regulations
• Good Practice Guide 268
4.2
The design material specification and installation must only be carried out by “competent persons”.
5.
SAFETY & ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
5.1
Ensure the mains supply voltage, frequency, number of phases and power rating comply with
details on the rating label unit.
5.2
All wiring must be in accordance with the appropriate standards. The equipment must be
provided with a local triple pole isolator switch.
5.3
Ensure safety regulations and practices are adhered to when installing and using this equipment.
5.4
Do not install this appliance where it is liable to be subject to water spray or where ducted air
ambient temperature may exceed 40 ˚C.
5.5
When the unit is used to handle moist air, a suitable condensate trap and drainage system should
be incorporated in the exhaust duct to ensure safe and healthy operating conditions as per the
relevant standard.
5.6
DO NOT use this appliance where excessive moisture, excessive dust or fibres, grease or oil
laden air is present.
5.7
When installing the unit, take care not to damage electrical or other hidden utilities.
5.8
Exhaust air must be vented to the outside.
IMPORTANT:
It must be ensured that flue gases from fuel-burning equipment are not drawn into a living
area. If any room where air is extracted contains a fuel burning appliance, such as a central heating boiler,
then:
a. its flue must be of the room sealed or balanced flue type, or,
b. allowance must be made for an adequate supply of air into the room.
5.9
The fan motors are fitted with sealed for life bearings and therefore do not require lubrication.