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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT – SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Where applicable Natural Gas and L.P Gas versions
of this appliance are available. Check that this model
is suitable for the type of supply available. This
appliance must be installed and/or serviced by a
competent person in accordance with the Gas
Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations Current
Editions and the I.E.E. Wiring Regulations. Detailed
recommendations are contained in the following
British Standard Codes of Practice – BS.6172,
BS.5440: Part 2 and B.S.6891. All British Standards
must be ‘Current Editions’.
This appliance must be installed by a
qualified electrician / competent person
(CORGI Registered). Safety may be
impaired if installation is not carried out
in accordance with these instructions.
Before connecting the appliance make
sure that the voltage of your electricity
supply is the same as that indicated on
the rating plate. This is situated on the
lower front frame of the appliance and
can be seen upon opening the door.
Alternatively the rating plate may also be
found on the back or top of some models
(where applicable).
Do not alter the electrical circuitry of this
appliance.
PROVISION FOR VENTILATION
This appliance is not connected to a combustion
products evacuation device. It shall be installed and
connected in accordance with the current installation
regulations. Particular attention shall be given to the
relevant requirements regarding ventilation.
The room containing the appliance should have an
air supply in accordance with BS.5440: Part 2
Current Edition. 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: for room volumes
between 5m
3
and 10m
3
an air vent of 50cm
2
is
required. If the room has a door that opens directly
to the outside, no air vent is required. For room
volumes that exceed 11m
3
no air vent is required. If
there are other fuel burning appliances in the same
room, BS.5440: Part 2 Current Edition should be
consulted to determine the requisite air vent
requirements.
Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for
additional ventilation, for example opening a window,
or more effective ventilation, for example increasing
the level of mechanical ventilation where present.
