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5mm Min
Fig. 8
450mm Min
For Servicing
Purposes
5mm Min
In Operation
Fig. 9
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390mm
(300mm Min if
using 80/125mm
flueing system)
170mm* Min
300mm
(290mm with flap removed)
7.0 Site Requirements
5mm Min
7.1
175mm Min
1. The boiler may be fitted to any suitable wall with the flue
passing through an outside wall or roof and discharging to
atmosphere in a position permitting satisfactory removal of
combustion products and providing an adequate air supply.
The boiler should be fitted within the building unless
otherwise protected by a suitable enclosure i.e. garage or
outhouse. (The boiler may be fitted inside a cupboard-see
Section 7.3).
2. Where the boiler is sited in an unheated enclosure and
during periods when the heating system is to be unused it is
recommended that the permanent live is left on to give
BOILER frost protection. NOTE: THIS WILL NOT PROTECT
THE SYSTEM !
700mm
3. If the boiler is fitted in a room containing a bath or shower
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.
4. If the boiler is to be fitted into a building of timber frame
construction then reference must be made to the current
edition of Institute of Gas Engineers Publication IGE/UP/7
(Gas Installations in Timber Framed Housing).
7.2
1. A flat vertical area is required for the installation of the
boiler.
At least 1.5°
2. These dimensions include the necessary clearances around
the boiler for case removal, spanner access and air
movement. Additional clearances may be required for the
passage of pipes around local obstructions such as joists
running parallel to the front face of the boiler.
*This is MINIMUM recommended dimension. Greater
clearance will aid installation and maintenance.
7.3
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.
Location
Clearances (Figs. 8 & 9)
Ventilation of Compartments
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