trical regulations.
In the Republic of Ireland, installers
should refer to IS813 Domestic Gas Ap-
pliances.
Ventilation Requirements
The room containing the appliance
should have an air supply in accordance
with BS5440: Part 2
•
All rooms require an openable
window, or equivalent, and some
rooms will require a permanent vent
as well.
•
For room volumes up to 5m3 an air
vent of 100cm2 is required.
•
If the room has a door that opens
directly to the outside, or the room
exceeds 10m3 NO AIR VENT is
required.
•
For room volumes between 5m3
and 10m3 an air vent of 50cm2 is
required.
•
If there are other fuel burning appli-
ances in the same room, BS 5440:
Part 2: should be consulted to deter-
mine the air vent requirements.
•
This appliance must not be installed
in a bed sitting room of less than
20m3 or in a bathroom or shower
room.
•
Windows and permanent vents
should therefore not be blocked or
removed without first consulting a
compenent engineer.
LP Gas only
appliance in a room below ground
level. This does not preclude nstallation
into rooms which are basements with re-
spect to one side of the building but open
to ground level on the opposite side.
For installation into environments other
than domestic dwellings, e.g. caravans,
boats and similar - refer to the relevant
standards on ventilation and gas supply.
- Do not install this
Failure to install appliances
correctly is dangerous &
could lead to prosecution.