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Installation instructions Important - safety
requirements
Where applicable Natural Gas and L.P Gas
versions of this appliance are available.
Check that this model is suitable for the type
of supply available. This appliance must be
installed and/or serviced by a competent
person in accordance with the Gas Safety
(Installation and Use) Regulations Current
Editions and the I.E.E. Wiring Regulations.
Detailed recommendations are contained in
the following British Standard Codes of
Practice – BS.6172, BS.5440: Part 2 and
B.S.6891. All British Standards must be
‘Current Editions’.
This appliance must be
installed by a qualified
electrician / competent person
(CORGI Registered). Safety may
be impaired if installation is not
carried out in accordance with
these instructions.
Before connecting the appliance
make sure that the voltage of
your e lectricity supply is the
same as that indicated on the
rating plate. This is situated on
the lower front frame of the
appliance and can be seen upon
opening the door. Alternatively
the rating plate may also be
found on the back or top of
some models (where
applicable).
Do not alter the electrical
circuitry of this appliance.
Provision for ventilation
This appliance is not connected to a
combustion products evacuation device. It
shall be installed and connected in
accordance with the current installation
regulations. Particular attention shall be
given to the relevant requirements regarding
ventilation.
The room containing the appliance should
have an air supply in accordance with
BS.5440: Part 2 Current Edition. All rooms
require an openable window or equivalent
and some roo ms will require a permanent
vent as well. For room volumes up to 5m
3
an
air vent of 100cm
2
is required: for room
volumes between 5m
3
and 10m
3
an air vent
of 50cm
2
is required. If the room has a door
that opens directly to the outside, no air vent
is required. For room volumes that exceed
11m
3
no air vent is required. If there are
other fuel burning appliances in the same
room, BS.5440: Part 2 Current Edition
should be consulted to determine the
requisite air vent requirements.
Prolonged intensive use of the appliance
may call for additional ventilation, for
example opening a window, or more
effective ventilation, for example increasing
the level o f mechanical ventila tion where
present.
Moving your appliance
You may damage some soft or badly fitted
floor coverings when you move the
appliance. The floor covering und er the
appliance should be securely fixed so it does
not ruck up when you move the appliance
across it. Alternatively you could remove the
floor covering. This appliance is heavy and
care must be take n when moving it. Do not
try to move the appliance by pulling the door
handles.