Technical data

4.1 THE APPLIANCE MAY BE INSTALLED IN ANY ROOM
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 APPLIANCES IN ROOMS
CONTAINING BATHS OR SHOWERS.
WHERE A ROOM SEALED APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED IN A ROOM
CONTAINING A BATH OR SHOWER, ANY ELECTRICAL SWITCH OR
APPLIANCE CONTROL USING MAINS ELECTRICITY MUST NOT BE
ABLE TO BE TOUCHED BY A PERSON USING THE BATH OR
SHOWER.
A minimum of 75mm must be achieved where the terminal is
near fusible or combustible materials such as a plastic drain pipe
or guttering or carport roof etc, unless suitable heat shields are
provided.
4.2 The appliance is not suitable for external installation.
4.3 The appliance is floor standing, the floor must be firm and
level. Special floor protection is not required.
4.4 The floor must be capable of supporting the weight of the
appliance. Refer to Section 3 Table 5.
4.5 If the appliance is to be fitted in a timber framed building
refer to the CORGI guidelines and BS 5440.
4.6 Minimum clearances must be available for installation and
for servicing. See Fig. 4 and Table 8.
4.7 The appliance can be installed in a cupboard to be used for
airing clothes provided that the requirements of BS 6798 and BS
5440:2 are strictly followed.
4.8 The airing space must be separated from the boiler space by
a perforated non-combustible partition. Expanded metal or rigid
wire mesh are acceptable provided that the major dimension is
less than 13mm. See BS 6798:1987.
4.9 The distance between the inner face of a cupboard door and
the cabinet front should not be less than 75mm for air
circulation.
4.10 The appliance has a vertical flue option.
4.11 LPG Installation: The appliance shall not be installed in a
room or internal space below ground level when it is intended for
use with LPG. This does not preclude the installation into rooms
which are basements with respect to one side of the building but
open to ground level on the opposite side.
4. Siting The Appliance
5.1 The flue must be installed as specified by BS 5440:Part 1and
in accordance with the relevant Building Regulations.
5.2 The terminal must not cause an obstruction nor the
discharge a nuisance.
5.3 If the terminal is less than 2m above a surface to which
people have access then a guard must be fitted. The guard must
be evenly spaced about the terminal and fixed with plated
screws. A guard Type K2 can be obtained from Tower Flue
Components, Vale Rise, Tonbridge, TN9 1TB.
5.4 Take care to ensure that combustion products do not enter
ventilated roof voids. Refer to Fig. 4.
5.5 For siting the Vertical Balanced Flue Terminal refer to the
Installation Instructions packed with the vertical flue kit.
6.1 The appliance does not require a separate vent for
combustion air.
6.2 Installations in cupboards or compartments require permanent
vents for cooling purposes, one at high level and one at low level,
either direct to outside air or to a room. Both vents must pass to the
same room or be on the same wall to the outside air.
6.3 There must be sufficient clearance around the appliance to allow
proper circulation of ventilation air. Refer to Section 4. Item 4.9. and
Table 8.
6.4 The minimum free areas required are given below:
6.5 Refer to BS 6798 and BS 5440:2 for additional information.
6. Air Supply5. Flue Terminal Position
8
A
G
D
H I
F
J
E
A
B C
G
M
F
F
L
L
K
K
Fig. 4. Siting of the flue terminal.
MINIMUM SITING DIMENSIONS FOR POSITIONING THE BALANCED
FLUE TERMINAL
TERMINAL POSITION MIN. DISTANCE
A– Directly below an openable window or
other opening e.g. air brick. 300 mm
B– Below gutters, soil pipes or drain pipes. 75 mm
C– Below eaves. 25 mm
D– Below balconies or car port roof. 25 mm
E– From vertical drain pipes and soil pipes. 25 mm
F– From internal or external corners. 25 mm
G– Above ground, roof or balcony level. 300 mm
H– From a surface facing a terminal. 600 mm
I– From a terminal facing a terminal 1200 mm
J– From an opening in a car port (e.g. door
window) into dwelling. 1200 mm
K– Vertically from a terminal on the same
wall. 150 mm
L– Horizontally from a terminal on the same
wall. 300 mm
M– From door, window or air vent. 300 mm
POSITION OF AIR FROM AIR DIRECT
VENTS THE ROOM FROM OUTSIDE
HIGH LEVEL 270 cm
2
135 cm
2
LOW LEVEL 270 cm
2
135 cm
2