Technical information

Installation should also comply with the following British Standard Codes of Practice:The
appliance may be installed in any room or indoor area, although particular attention is
drawn to the requirements of the current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations, and in Scotland,
the electrical provisions of the Building Regulations applicable in Scotland, with
respect to the installation of the combined appliance in a room containing a bath or
shower.
Where a room-sealed appliance is installed in a room containing a bath or
shower the boiler and any electrical switch or appliance control, utilising mains
electricity should be situated so that it cannot be touched by a person using the
bath or shower.
The location must permit adequate space for servicing and air circulation around the
appliance as indicated in paragraph 2.4.
The location must permit the provision of an adequate flue and termination.
For unusual locations special procedures may be necessary.
BS 6798-1987 gives detailed guidance on this aspect.
A compartment used to enclose the appliance must be designed specifically for this
purpose. No specific ventilation requirements are needed for an installation within a
cupboard.
This appliance is not suitable for outdoor installation.
The type C appliances (in which the combustion circuit, air vent intake and
combustion chamber are air-tight with respect to the room in which the
appliance is installed) can be installed in any type of room.
There are no limitations with respect to ventilation and the volume of the room itself.
The boiler must be installed on a solid, permanent wall to prevent access to the
electrical parts (when live) through the aperture on the back frame.
2.2. S
ITING THE
APPLIANCE
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The technical information and instructions provided herein below are intended for the
installer so that the unit may be installed correctly and safely.
The installation and initial start up of the boiler must be by a CORGI Approved Installer in
compliance with the installation standards currently in effect, as well as with any and all local
health and safety standards i.e.. CORGI .
This appliance must be installed by a competent installer in accordance with current
Gas Safety Regulations (Installation & Use) 1996.
The installation of this appliance must be in accordance with the relevant requirements of
the current Gas Safety Regulations (Installation & Use) 1996, current Building Regulations,
the current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations, current Water Regulations/ Byelaws, in Scotland in
accordance with the Building Standards (Scotland - Consolidated) Regulations and Health
and Safety document No. 635 “Electricity at work regs. 1989” and in Ireland the local
Building Regulations (IE).
C.O.S.H.H
Materials used in the manufacture of this appliance are non-hazardous and no special
precautions are required when servicing.
2. INSTALLATION
2.1. R
EFERENCE STANDARDS
Gas installations BS 6891 1988
Boilers of rated input
not exceeding 60 kW BS 6798 1987
Forced circulation hot
water system BS 5449 1990
Installation of gas hot water
supplies for domestic purposes
( 2
nd
family gases) BS 5546 1990
Flues BS 5440-1 1990
Air supply BS 5440-2 1989
Treatment of water in domestic
hot water central heating systems BS 7593 1992
I.E.E. wiring regulations BS 7671 1992
Specification for expansion
vessels BS 4814 1990
Installation of L.P.G. BS 5482 1994