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This appliance must be installed by a competent
personinaccordancewiththeGasSafety(Instal-
lation & Use) Regulations.
3.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
The installation of this water heater must be in
accordancewiththerelevantrequirementsofthe
Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations, the
Water supply (water fittings) Regulations, the
WaterByelawsScotland,theBuildingStandards
(Scotland) Regulation and Building Standards
(Northern Ireland) Regulations.
Itshouldbeinaccordancealsowithanyrelevant
requirementsofthelocalauthorityandtherelevant
recommendationsofthefollowingBritishStandard
Codes of Practice.
3.2 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 I.E.E.
wiringregulations,and in Scotland, the electrical
provisions of the Building Regulations, with
respect to the installation of the appliance in a
roomorinternalspacecontainingabathorshower.
When an appliance is installed in a room or
internal 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.
Thelocationchosenfortheappliancemustpermit
the provision of a safe and satisfactory flue and
termination. The location must also permit an
adequate air supply for combustion purposes
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-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 sound-
ness 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. 3).
In cold and/or humid weather, water vapour may
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.
RefertoBS5440Part 1, when the terminal is 0,5
metres(orless)belowplasticguttering or1metre
(or less) below painted eaves.
3.5 AIR SUPPLY
The following notes are intended for general
guidance only.
This appliance is a room sealed, fan-flued water
heater, consequently it does not require a
permanent air vent for combustion air supply.
When installed in a cupboard or compartment,
ventilationforcoolingpurposesisalsonotrequired.
3.6 WATER PIPE WORK
Detailedrecommendationsare given inBS5449
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
ensureairiscarriednaturallytoanoutletandthat
water flows naturally to drain cocks.
SECTION 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
BS 5440 PART 1 FLUES
BS 5440 PART 2 FLUES AND VENTILATION
BS 5546 INSTALLATION OF HOT WATER SUPPLIES FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSES
BS 6891 LOW PRESSURE INSTALLATION PIPES
BS 6700 DESIGN, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND MAINTAINENCE OF SERVICES SUPPLYING
WATER FOR DOMESTIC USE