A.O. Smith BFM - 120, BFM - 100 Installation, Packaging, Air humidity and ambient temperature

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3 Installation

Warning

Installation work should be carried out by an approved installation engineer in compliance with the general and local regulations imposed by the gas, water and power supply companies and the fire service.

The appliance may only be installed in a room that complies with the requirements stated in national and local ventilation

regulations (1.3 "Regulations").

3.1	Introduction	This chapter describes the installation activities to be carried out before the
		appliance may be started up (9 "Starting and running"), in particular:
		•	Packaging;
		•	Ambient conditions;
		•	Technical specifications;
		• Water connections, Vented;
		• Water connections, Vented;
		•	Gas connection;
		• Air supply and flue;
		•	Electrical connection;
		• Checking the supply pressure and burner pressure.

For a possible conversion to a different gas category, see conversion (4 "Conversion to a different gas category").

3.2 Packaging	To avoid damaging the appliance, remove the packaging carefully.
	We recommend unpacking the appliance at or near its intended location.
	Caution
	The appliance may only be manoeuvred in an upright position. Take care
	that the appliance is not damaged after unpacking.

3.3Ambient conditions The appliance has a sealed combustion chamber, and obtains its air supply independently of the boiler room. There are therefore no additional ventilation requirements.

Possible installation types are C13 and C33.

3.3.1Air humidity and ambient temperature

The boiler room must be frost-free, or be protected against frost. The table shows the environmental conditions that must be adhered to for correct functioning of the electronics present in the appliance to be guaranteed.

Air humidity and ambient temperature specifications

Air humidity and ambient temperature

Air humidity	max. 93% RV at +25°C
Ambient temperature	Functional: 0 < T < 60°C

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