Compliance; Siting And Positioning The Boiler - GAH S40/65 User Manual

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Compliance

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Siting and Positioning the Boiler

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For Boiler Weight see Section 13.
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The Boiler and heating system must be installed to comply with the latest Building
Regulations, British Standards and OFTEC recommendations, refer to the Appendix at the
back of this book.
4-1.1 System Controls
IMPORTANT
It is recommended that the Boiler is installed so that the system controls
prevent the Burner firing unless there is demand for heat from a room or
cylinder thermostat.
When thermally operated or motorised valves are fitted to the system and can stop
adequate flow of water through the Boiler provision MUST be made to
simultaneoussly switch off the electricity supply to the oil burner.
4-2.1 Noise Levels
Quiet operation is a design feature of Thermecon Boilers making them ideal for kitchen
and utility room installations. However, consideration should be given to the noise levels
of the Boiler and the following:-
1. Sound levels must be discussed with the householder as some individuals are
particularly sensitive to even low levels of noise.
2. The type and position of the chimney may affect noise levels.
3. Noise from balanced flues facing neighbouring properties should be considered.
4. Draught stabilisers (when fitted) may affect the noise levels.
5. Sound levels in small rooms may appear more intrusive than the same sound
pressure in a larger room.
6. Some building materials can tend to amplify the sound from Wall Mounted Boilers,
using battens to space the Boiler off the wall may reduce this effect.
4-2.2 The Hearth - Floor Standing
The hearth temperature of Select and Option Boilers is less than 85°C. A suitable level
hearth, which is impervious to kerosine, must be provided.
Where the Boiler is to stand on a floor of combustible material then protection between
the Boiler and the floor should be provided by means of non-combustible material.
The floor must give adequate support to the filled Boiler. Consult the Building
Regulations for safe floor loadings.
4-2.3 Frost Protection
The Boiler and the central heating system must be protected from frost.
External Free Standing Boilers have a frost thermostat fitted as standard, this must be
correctly wired to provide frost protection - see wiring diagrams Section 13.
All Boilers installed in outhouses or where conditions of frost could arise must be
protected by a frost protection arrangement that will fire the Burner when the temperature
falls below 4°C.
A suitable antifreeze must also be used in applications where freezing can occur and
should be considered for all systems.
4-2.4 Rodent Intrusion
Boilers installed in situations where rodent intrusion is possible, all pipe/cable entry
holes of the Boiler must be covered, after installation, to prevent rodents entering the
Boiler casing.
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