Heating engineer
Installation, use and maintenance manual – AY
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2. gasket of the flanged socket.
16. fixing screws of the flanged socket.
2. rain cover.
2. flue gas exhaust kit.
3.
2.3
HANDLING AND LIFTING
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Always handle the appliance in its packing, as deliv-
ered by the factory.
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Do not remove the protective cap on the top panel as
this can allow dirt and water to enter the interior of the
appliance.
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Comply with safety regulations at the installation site.
In the event of handling with forklift or pallet truck,
comply with the handling instructions shown on
the packing.
2.4
WHERE TO INSTALL THE APPLIANCE
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The appliance may be installed at ground level, on a
terrace or on a roof, compatibly with its dimensions
and weight.
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The appliance's flue gas exhaust must not be immedi-
ately close to openings or air intakes of buildings, and
must comply with safety and environmental regula-
tions.
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No obstruction or overhanging structure (e.g. protrud-
ing roofs, eaves, balconies, ledges, trees) may obstruct
the exhaust fumes outlet at the top of the appliance.
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Do not install near the exhaust of flues, chimneys or
hot polluted air. In order to work correctly, the appli-
ance needs clean air.
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In the case of indoor installation, meet all require-
ments set forth by laws, standards and regulations of
the Country and place of installation concerning gas
appliances.
2.5
MINIMUM CLEARANCE DISTANCES
2.5.1
Distances from combustible or flammable
materials
Keep the appliance away from combustible or flammable
materials or components, in compliance with applicable
regulations.
2.5.2
Clearances around the appliance
The minimum clearance distances shown in Figure
2.1
p. 17 (bar any stricter regulations) are required for
safety, operation and maintenance.
Figure 2.1
Clearances
200
300
300
300
800
2.6
MOUNTING BASE
2.6.1
Mounting base constructive features
Place the appliance on a level flat surface made of fire-
proof material and able to withstand its weight.
2.6.2
Installation at ground level
Failing a horizontal supporting base, make a flat and level
concrete base, at least 100-150 mm larger than the appli-
ance size per side.
2.6.3
Installation on terrace or roof
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The structure of the building must support the total
weight of the appliance and the supporting base.
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If necessary, provide a maintenance walkway around
the appliance.
2.6.4
Anti-vibration connections
It is advisable to use flexible connections (anti-vibration
joints) between the appliance and the hydraulic and gas
supply pipes.
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HEATING ENGINEER
3.1
WARNINGS
Read the warnings in Chapter III.1
p. 4, pro-
viding important information on regulations and
on safety.
Compliance with installation standards
Installation must comply with applicable regula-
tions in force, based on the installation Country
and site, in matters of safety, design, implementa-
tion and maintenance of:
heating systems
gas systems
flue gas exhaust
flue gas condensate discharge