Gas Service Cock
Fig. 10
Zone 2 |
Window |
Recess |
Zone 1 |
Zone 2 |
Zone 0 |
0.6 m |
Window |
Recess |
Zone 2
Fig. A | In GB Only |
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| Ceiling |
| Window Recess |
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| Zone 2 | Outside Zones |
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Zone 1 | Zone 2 | 2.25 m |
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Zone 0 |
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| 0.6 m |
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Fig. B | In GB Only |
7.0Site Requirement
7.3Ventilation of Compartments
1.Where the appliance is installed in a cupboard or compartment, no air vents are required.
2.BS 5440: Part 2 refers to room sealed appliances installed in compartments. The appliance will run sufficiently cool without ventilation.
7.4Gas Supply
1.The gas installation should be in accordance with the relevant standards. In GB this is BS 6891. In IE this is the current edition of I.S. 813 “Domestic Gas Installations”.
2.The connection to the appliance is a 22mm copper tail located at the rear of the gas service cock (Fig. 10).
3.Ensure that the pipework from the meter to the appliance is of adequate size. Do not use pipes of a smaller diameter than the boiler gas connection (22mm).
7.5Electrical Supply
1.External wiring must be correctly earthed, polarised and in accordance with relevant regulations/rules. In GB this is the current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations. In IE reference should be made to the current edition of ETCI rules.
2.The mains supply is 230V ~ 50Hz fused at 3A.
NOTE: The method of connection to the electricity supply must facilitate complete electrical isolation of the appliance.
Connection may be via a fused
7.6Bath & Shower Rooms
1.If the boiler is installed in a room containing a bath or shower it CANNOT be fitted in Zone 1 or Zone 2 (Figs. A & B shows Zone dimensions for a bathtub. For other examples refer to the Current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations) and 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.
2.If the integral timer is replaced with the blanking plate supplied in the installation kit it can be fitted in Zone 2.
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