Position The Appliance; Mounting Frame Fixing - Worcester Greenstar 8000 Life Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Installation
5.1

Position the appliance

WARNING
▶ Ensure the mains gas supply is isolated before starting any work
and follow all relevant safety precautions.
Appliance positioning
▶ Ensure the appliance is mounted onto a flat, fixed rigid surface
capable of supporting the appliance weight.
▶ Ensure all aspects of the installation are considered when positioning
the appliance, flue run and discharge, condensate disposal, PRV
discharge etc.
WARNING
Damage to property!
Damage caused by drilling into pipes, electrical cables, damp proof
course or other hazards.
▶ Before drilling ensure that there are no obstructions or other hazards.
NOTICE
Damage to appliance!
Residue, metal shavings, and contaminants in the system pipework can
damage the appliance.
▶ Flush the system pipework thoroughly to remove all residue.
▶ Follow the instructions with respect to cleaning primary systems.
Running pipes behind the appliance.
• Do not cross pipes over one another.
• Consider the routing of the flue pipe prior to fixing the position of
additional pipework.
• Only follow the routing defined on the wall mounting template.
5.1.1

Mounting frame fixing

Existing wall fixings positions (CDi Classic)
▶The existing wall fixings can be used only if they are still
WALL MOUNTING SYSTEM
deemed by a competent person able to support the new appliance.
Wall mounting template
▶ The wall mounting template has been sized to allow for the minimum
clearances around the appliance ( chapter 4.3.3 "Appliance
clearances").
 Figure 41
The appliance wall mounting template shows the relative positions of the
flue and the top and bottom fixings of the wall mounting frame.
▶ Fix the wall mounting template [3] to the wall in the desired position.
▶ Drill the holes [4] through the template for the primary fixing points
as indicated on the template.
– Additional fixing points for the appliance will be indicated on the
wall mounting template.
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Flue outlet position.
The appliance wall mounting template has the flue centre lines for the
following flue systems:
• 60/100mm
• 80/125mm
Flue turret
▶ The flue turret has an in-built 3° angle giving the flue assembly the rise
from the appliance to ensure the condensate flows back to the
appliance.
Rear flue outlet [2].
▶ Mark centre line of flue to be used; the external diameter of the hole
can also be marked if required.
▶ If extensions are to be added then the complete flue must rise at an
angle of 3° from the appliance.
Side flue outlet [1].
▶ Mark from the centre line of the wall mounting template to the wall
which the flue will pass through.
▶ Allow for a rise of 52mm per metre length of flue, to give a 3° angle.
Example hole size.
• If a 60/100mm diameter flue is to be used, a 125mm diameter hole
is required.
• If using the weather sealing collar by pushing it through from inside
the property, then a 150mm diameter hole is required to
accommodate this.
Flue outlet position marked and ready to drill hole.
▶ Drill hole using a core drill or similar.
▶ Clear any debris from the site.
Appliance fixings and flue outlet drilled and ready.
▶ Remove the wall mounting template.
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Fig. 41 Wall mounting template
1 Side exit flue example
2 Rear exit flue example
3 Wall mounting template
4 Primary fixing points
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