Before you start:
Please read the
instructions. Planning your installation will
save you time and effort.
Prior to installation, ensure that the local
distribution conditions (nature of the gas and
gas pressure) and the adjustment of the
appliance are compatible. The adjustment
conditions are stated on the data badge.
This appliance is not connected to a combustion
evacuation device. It shall be installed and
connected in accordance with current
installation regulation. Particular attention
shall be given to the relevant requirements
regarding ventilation.
In your own interest and that of safety, it is
the law that all gas appliances be installed
and serviced by competent persons.
CORGI registered installers undertake to
work to satisfactory standards.
Where regulations or standards have been
revised since this handbook was printed,
always use the latest edition.
In the UK the regulations and
standards are as follows:
1. Gas
Safety
Regulations
1996
(Installation and Use).
2. Building Regulations - Issued by the
Department of the Environment.
3. Building
Standards
(Scotland)
(Consolidated) - Issued by the Scottish
Development Department.
4. The current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations.
5. Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
6. BS 6172 Installation of Domestic Gas
cooking Appliances
7. Installation & Servicing Instructions for
this appliance.
For installation in countries other than the
UK, the appliance must be connected in
accordance with all local gas and electri-
cal regulations.
Ventilation Requirements
The room containing the appliance should
have an air supply in accordance with
BS 5440: Part 2: 1989:
•
All rooms require an openable window,
or equivalent, and some rooms will
require a permanent vent as well.
•
For room volumes up to 5m
3
an air
vent of 100cm
2
is required.
•
If the room has a door that opens
directly to the outside, or the room
exceeds 10m
3
, NO AIR VENT is
required.
•
For room volumes between 5m
3
and
10m
3
an air vent of 50cm
2
is required.
•
If there are other fuel burning appliances
in the same room, BS 5440: Part 2:
1989 should be consulted to determine
the air vent requirements.
•
This appliance must not be installed in
a bed sitting room of less than 20m
3
or
in a bathroom or shower room.
Windows and permanent vents should
therefore not be blocked or removed without
first consulting a CORGI gas installer.
Failure
to
install
appliances
correctly is dangerous and could
lead to prosecution.
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