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and an adequate space for servicing and air
circulation around the appliance.
Where the installation of the appliance will be in
an unusual location special procedures may be
necessary, BS 6798 gives detailed guidance on
this aspect.
A compartment used to enclose the appliance
must be designed and constructed specifically
for this purpose. An existing compartment/cup-
board may be utilised provided that it is modified
to suit.
Details of essential features of compartment/
cupboard design, including airing cupboard in-
stallations, are given in BS 6798. This appliance
is not suitable for external installation.
3.3 GAS SUPPLY
The gas meter – as supplied by the gas supplier
–mustbecheckedtoensurethatitisofadequate
size to deal with the maximum rated input of all
the appliances that it serves. Installation pipes
must be fitted in accordance with BS 6891.
Pipe-workfromthemetertotheappliancemustbe
of adequate size. Pipes of a smaller size than the
appliance gas inlet connection must not be used.
The installation must be tested for soundness in
accordance with BS 6891.
Ifthegassupplyservesmorethanoneappliance,
it must be ensured that an adequate supply is
maintained to each appliance when they are in
use at the same time.
3.4 FLUE SYSTEM
Theterminalshouldbelocatedwherethedisper-
sal of combustion products is not impeded and
withdueregardforthedamageanddiscoloration
thatmayoccurtobuildingproductslocatednearby.
Theterminalmustnotbelocatedinaplacewhere
it is likely to cause a nuisance (see fig. 4).
Water vapour will condense on leaving the flue
terminal, the effect of such pluming must be
considered.
If installed less than 2m above a pavement or
platform to which people have access (including
balconies or flat roofs) the terminal must be
protected by a guard of durable material. The
guard must be fitted centrally over the terminal.
RefertoBS 5440 Part1,whenthe terminal is 0,5
metres(orless)belowplasticguttering or1metre
(or less) below painted eaves.
BS 5440 PART 1 FLUES
BS 5440 PART 2 FLUES AND VENTILATION
BS 5449 PART 1 FORCED CIRCULATION HOT WATER SYSTEMS
BS 6798 INSTALLATION OF BOILERS OF RATED INPUT NOT EXCEEDING 60kW
BS 6891 LOW PRESSURE INSTALLATION PIPES
BS 7074 PART 1 APPLICATION, SELECTION, AND INSTALLATION OF EXPANSION VESSELS AND
ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT FOR SEALED WATER SYSTEMS
3.5 AIR SUPPLY
The following notes are intended for general
guidance only.
Thisapplianceis a roomsealed,fan-fluedboiler,
consequentlyit does not require a permanent air
vent for combustion air supply.
When installed in a cupboard or compartment,
ventilationforcoolingpurposesisalsonotrequired.
3.6 WATER CIRCULATION
Detailedrecommendations are giveninBS 5449
Part 1 and BS 6798. The following notes are for
general guidance only.
3.6.1 PIPEWORK
ItisrecommendedthatcoppertubingtoBS2871
Part 1 is used in conjunction with soldered capil-
lary joints.
Where possible pipes should have a gradient to
ensureairiscarriednaturallytoairreleasepoints
and that water flows naturally to drain cocks.
Exceptwhereprovidingusefulheat,pipesshould
beinsulatedtoavoidheatlossandinparticularto
avoid the possibility of freezing. Particular atten-
tion should be paid to pipes passing through
ventilatedareassuchasunder floors,loft-space,
and void areas.
3.6.2 AUTOMATIC BY-PASS
The appliance has a built-in automatic by-pass,
consequently there is no requirement for an ex-
ternalby-pass,howeverthedesignofthesystem
should be such that it prevents boiler ‘cycling’.
3.6.3 DRAIN COCKS
These must be located in accessible positions to
facilitatedrainingof the appliance andallwaterpipes
connectedtotheappliance.Thedraincocksmustbe
manufactured in accordance with BS 2879.
3.6.4 AIR RELEASE POINTS
Thesemustbepositionedatthehighestpointsin
thesystem where airislikely to betrapped.They
should be used to expel trapped air and allow
complete filling of the system.
3.6.5 EXPANSION VESSEL
The appliance has an integral expansion vessel
to accommodate the increased volume of water
when the system is heated. It can accept up to 8