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This appliance must be installed by a competent
person in accordance with and defined by, the
Standard Specification (Domestic Gas
Installations) Declaration (I.S. 813).
3A.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
The installation of this boiler must be in
accordancewiththerelevantrequirementsofthe
local building regulations, the current ETCI
NationalRulesfor ElectricalInstallations,and the
bylaws of the local water undertaking.
It should be in accordance also with any relevant
requirementsofthelocaland/ordistrictauthority.
3A.2 LOCATION OF APPLIANCE
The appliance may be installed in any room or
internal space, although particular attention is
drawn to the requirements of the current ETCI
NationalRulesfor ElectricalInstallations,andI.S.
813, Annex K.
Whenanapplianceisinstalledinaroomorinternal
space containing a bath or shower, the appliance
or any control pertaining to it must not be within
reach of a person using the bath or shower.
Thelocationchosen fortheappliancemustpermit
the provision of a safe and satisfactory flue and
termination. The location must also permit an
adequate air supply for combustion purposes and
anadequatespacefor servicingandaircirculation
aroundtheappliance.Where theinstallationofthe
appliance will be in an unusual location special
procedures may be necessary, refer to I.S.813 for
detailed guidance on this aspect.
A compartment used to enclose the appliance
must be designed and constructed specifically
for this purpose. An existing compartment/
cupboard may be utilised provided that it is
modified to suit.
This appliance is not suitable for external
installation.
3A.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 I.S.813.
Pipe work from the meter to the appliance must
be 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 I.S.813.
Ifthegas supply servesmorethanoneappliance,
it must be ensured that an adequate supply is
maintained to each appliance when they are in
use at the same time.
3A.4 FLUE SYSTEM
The terminal should be located where the
dispersal of combustion products is not impeded
and with due regard for the damage and
SECTION 3A GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (EIRE)
discoloration that may occur to building products
locatednearby.The terminal mustnotbelocated
in a place where it is likely to cause a nuisance
(see I.S. 813).
n cold and/or humid weather, water vapour will
condense on leaving the 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.
RefertoI.S.813, when the terminal is 0.5 metres
(or less) below plastic guttering or 1 metre (or
less) below painted eaves.
3A.5 AIR SUPPLY
The following notes are intended for general
guidance only.
Thisapplianceisaroom-sealed,fan-flued boiler,
consequentlyitdoesnotrequire a permanentair
vent for combustion air supply.
When installed in a cupboard or compartment,
ventilation for cooling purposes is also not
required.
3A.6 WATER CIRCULATION
Specific recommendations are given in I.S.813.
Thefollowing notesareforgeneralguidanceonly.
3A.6.1 PIPEWORK
It is recommended that copper tubing be used in
conjunction with soldered capillary joints.
Where possible pipes should have a gradient to
ensureairiscarriednaturallyto air release points
and that water flows naturally to drain cocks.
Exceptwhereprovidingusefulheat,pipes should
be insulated to avoid heat loss and in particular
to avoid the possibility of freezing. Particular
attentionshouldbepaidto pipes passing through
ventilated areas such as under floors, loft space,
and void areas.
3A.6.2 AUTOMATIC BY-PASS
The appliance has a built-in automatic by-pass,
consequently there is no requirement for an
external by-pass, however the design of the
system should be such that it prevents boiler
‘cycling’.
3A.6.3 DRAIN COCKS
These must be located in accessible positions to
facilitate draining of the appliance and all water
pipes connected to the appliance.
3A.6.4 AIR RELEASE POINTS
These must be positioned at the highest points
in the system where air is likely to be trapped.
They should be used to expel trapped air and
allow complete filling of the system.