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MAXIN 24e & 28e
SECTION 4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.0 General Requirements
This appliance must be installed by a compe-
tent person in accordance with the Gas
Safety(Installation&Use)Regulations1998.
4.1 RelatedDocuments
The installation of this boiler must be in
accordance with the relevant requirements
of the Gas Safety (Installation & Use)
Regulations1998theLocalBuildingRegula-
tions, the current l.E.E. Wiring Regulations,
theby-lawsofthelocalwaterundertaking,
and in Scotland, in accordance with the
BuildingStandards(Scotland)Regulation.In
Irelandthelocalbuildingregulations(IE).
It should be in accordance also with any
relevantrequirementsofthelocalauthority
andtherelevantrecommendationsofthe
followingBritishStandardCodesofPractice:
4.2 Location of Appliance
Thecombinationboilermaybeinstalledin
anyroomorinternal space,althoughparticu-
lar attention is drawn to the requirements of
the current l.E.E. Wiring Regulations, and in
Scotland,the electrical provisions of the
Building Regulations, with respect to the
installation of the combination boiler in a
roomor internal space containing a bath or
shower.
Wherearoom-sealed applianceisinstalled
in a room containing a bath or shower, any
electricalswitchorappliancecontrol,utilising
mains electricity, should be located in such a
position that it cannot be touched by a
person using the bath or shower.
The location chosen for the boiler must
permit the provision of a satisfactory flue and
termination. The location must also permit an
adequateair supply for combustion purposes
and an adequate space for servicing and air
circulationaround the boiler.
Where the installation of the boiler will be in
an unusual location special procedures may
be necessary and BS 6798:1987 gives
detailed guidance on this aspect.
Pipework from the meter to the boiler must
be of adequate size. Pipes of a smaller size
than the boiler inlet connection should not be
used.
The complete installation must be tested for
soundnessasdescribedintheabove code.
N.B. If the gas supply for the boiler serves
other appliances ensure that an adequate
supply is available both to the boiler and the
other appliance when they are in use at the
same time.
4.4 Flue System
The terminal should be located where
dispersal of combustion products is not
impeded and with due regard for the damage
or discoloration that might occur to building
productsinthevicinity(seefig 4).
The terminal must not be located in a place
where it is likely to cause a nuisance.
In cold and/or humid weather water vapour
may condense on leaving the flue terminal.
The effect of such ‘steaming’ must be
considered.
A compartment used to enclose the boiler
must be designed and constructed specifi-
cally for this purpose. An existing cupboard
or compartment may be used provided that
it is modified for this purpose.
Detailsofessentialfeaturesofcupboard/
compartment design including airing cup-
boardinstallationsaregiveninBS
6798:1987. This appliance is not suitable for
externalinstallation.
4.3 Gas Supply
A gas meter is connected to the service pipe
by the local gas supplier.
An existing meter should be checked,
preferably by the gas supplier to ensure that
the meter is adequate to deal with the rate of
gassupply required for all appliances it
serves.
Installationpipesshould be fitted in accord-
ancewithBS6891:1988.
BS 6891 1988 Low pressure installation pipes
BS 6798 1987 Boilers of rated input not exceeding 60kW.
BS 5449 Part 1 1990 Forced circulation hot water systems
BS 5546 1990 Installation of gas hot water supplies
for domestic purposes (2nd family gases).
BS 5440 Part 1 1990 Flues.
BS 5440 Part 2 1989 Flues & Ventilation.
BS 7074 Part 1 1989 Application, selection & installation of expansion
vessels & ancillary equipment for sealed water
systems.