Ariston 47-116-13, 41-116-01 Installation, Reference Standards, Siting the Appliance

2.	INSTALLATION	The technical information and instructions provided herein below are intended
		for the installer so that the unit may be installed correctly and safely.
		The installation and initial startup of the boiler must be by a CORGI Approved
2.1	Reference Standards	Installer in compliance with the installation standards currently in effect, as well
		as with any and all local health and safety standards i.e. CORGI.
		This appliance must be installed by a competent installer in
		accordance with the current Gas Safety (installation & use)
		Regulations
		The installation of this appliance must be in accordance with the relevant
		requirements of the current Gas Safety (installation & use) Regulations, the
		Local Building Regulations, the current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations, the byelaws
		of the local water authority, and in Scotland, in accordance with the Building
		Standards (Scotland) Regulation and Health and Safety document No. 635
		“Electricity at work regs. 1989”.
		Installation should also comply with the following British Standard Codes of
		Practice:
			Low pressure
			pipes	BS 6891	1988
			Boilers of rated input
			not exceeding 60 kW	BS 6798	1987
			Forced circulation hot
			water system	BS 5449	1990
			Installation of gas hot water
			supplies for domestic purposes
			( 2nd family gases)	BS 5546	1990
			Flues	BS 5440-1	1990
			Air supply	BS 5440-2	1989

2.2Siting the Appliance

The appliance may be installed in any room or indoor area, although particular attention is drawn to the requirements of the current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations, and in Scotland, the electrical provisions of the Building Regulations applicable in Scotland, with respect to the installation of the combined appliance in a room containing a bath or shower.

Where a room-sealed appliance is installed in a room containing a bath or shower the boiler and any electrical switch or appliance control, utilising mains electricity should be situated so that it cannot be touched by a person using the bath or shower.

The location must permit adequate space for servicing and air circulation around the appliance as indicated in paragraph 2.4.

The location must permit the provision of an adequate flue and termination. For unusual locations special procedures may be necessary.

BS 6798-1987 gives detailed guidance on this aspect.

A compartment used to enclose the appliance must be designed specifically for this purpose. No specific ventilation requirements are needed for an installation within a cupboard

This appliance is not suitable for outdoor installation.

The type C appliances (in which the combustion circuit, air vent intake and combustion chamber are air-tight with respect to the room in which the appliance is installed) can be installed in any type of room.

There are no limitations with respect to ventilation and the volume of the room itself. The boiler must be installed on a solid, permanent wall to prevent access to the electrical parts (when live) through the aperture on the back frame.

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