Baxi Potterton 47-393-42, 47-393-40 Site Requirements, Location, At Least 1.5 7.2 Clearances Figs

7.0 Site Requirements

5mm Min 450mm

5mm Min

200mm Min

(300mm Min if

using 80/125mm

flueing system)

780mm

7.1Location

1.The boiler may be fitted to any suitable wall with the flue passing through an outside wall or roof and discharging to atmosphere in a position permitting satisfactory removal of combustion products and providing an adequate air supply. The boiler should be fitted within the building unless otherwise protected by a suitable enclosure i.e. garage or outhouse. (The boiler may be fitted inside a cupboard-see Section 7.3).

2.If the boiler is sited in an unheated enclosure then it is recommended to leave the ON/OFF Selector Switch in the domestic hot water and central heating position to give frost protection.

Fig. 8

450mm Min

For Servicing

Purposes

5mm Min

In Operation

Fig. 9

		3. If the boiler is fitted in a room containing a bath or shower
		reference must be made to the relevant requirements.
		In GB this is the current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations and Building
		Regulations.
		In IE reference should be made to the current edition of I.S.
		813 “Domestic Gas Installations” and the current ETCI rules.
		4. If the boiler is to be fitted into a building of timber frame
		construction then reference must be made to the current
		edition of Institute of Gas Engineers Publication IGE/UP/7
150mm	Min*	(Gas Installations in Timber Framed Housing).

*This is the MINIMUM recommended dimension. Greater clearance will aid installation and maintenance.

At Least 1.5° 7.2 Clearances (Figs. 8 & 9)

1. A flat vertical area is required for the installation of the boiler.

2. These dimensions include the necessary clearances around the boiler for case removal, spanner access and air movement. Additional clearances may be required for the passage of pipes around local obstructions such as joists running parallel to the front face of the boiler.

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