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SECTION 3A GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (EIRE)
This appliance must be installed by a competent person
in accordance with and defined by, the Standard
Specification (Domestic Gas Installations)
Declaration (I.S. 813).
3A.1
RELATED DOCUMENTS
The installation of this boiler must be in accordance
with the relevant requirements of the local building
regulations, the current ETCI National Rules for
Electrical Installations, and the bylaws of the local
water undertaking.
It should be in accordance also with any relevant
requirements of the local and/or district authority.
3A.2
LOCATION OF APPLIANCE
The appliance may be installed in any room or
internal space, although particular attention is
drawn to the requirements of the current ETCI
National Rules for Electrical Installations, and I.S.
813, Annex K.
When an appliance is installed in a room or internal
space containing a bath or shower, the appliance
or any control pertaining to it must not be within
reach of a person using the bath or shower.
The location chosen for the appliance must permit
the provision of a safe and satisfactory flue and
termination.
The location must also permit an
adequate air supply for combustion purposes and
an adequate space for servicing and air circulation
around the appliance. Where the installation of the
appliance will be in an unusual location special
procedures may be necessary, refer to I.S. 813 for
detailed guidance on this aspect.
A compartment used to enclose the appliance
must be designed and constructed specifically for
this purpose. An existing compartment/cupboard
may be utilised provided that it is modified to suit.
This appliance is not suitable for external
installation.
3A.3
GAS SUPPLY
The gas meter – as supplied by the gas supplier –
must be checked to ensure that it is of adequate
size to deal with the maximum rated input of all the
appliances that it serves. Installation pipes must
be fitted in accordance with I.S. 813.
Pipe work from the meter to the appliance must
be of adequate size. Pipes of a smaller size than
the appliance gas inlet connection must not be
used. The installation must be tested for
soundness in accordance with I.S. 813.
If the gas supply serves more than one appliance,
it must be ensured that an adequate supply is
maintained to each appliance when they are in
use at the same time.
3A.4
FLUE SYSTEM
The terminal should be located where the dispersal
of combustion products is not impeded and with
due regard for the damage and discoloration that
may occur to building products located nearby.
The terminal must not be located in a place where
it is likely to cause a nuisance (see I.S. 813).
In cold and/or humid weather, water vapour will
condense on leaving the terminal; the effect of
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such pluming must be considered.
If installed less than 2m above a pavement or
platform to which people have access (including
balconies or flat roofs) the terminal must be
protected by a guard of durable material. The
guard must be fitted centrally over the terminal.
Refer to I.S. 813, when the terminal is 0.5 metres
(or less) below plastic guttering or 1 metre (or less)
below painted eaves.
3A.5
AIR SUPPLY
The following notes are intended for general
guidance only.
This appliance is a room-sealed, fan-flued boiler,
consequently it does not require a permanent air
vent for combustion air supply.
When installed in a cupboard or compartment,
ventilation for cooling purposes is also not required.
3A.6
WATER CIRCULATION
Specific recommendations are given in I.S. 813.
The following notes are for general guidance only.
3A.6.1 PIPEWORK
It is recommended that copper tubing be used in
conjunction with soldered capillary joints.
Where possible pipes should have a gradient to
ensure air is carried naturally to air release points
and that water flows naturally to drain cocks.
Except where providing useful heat, pipes should
be insulated to avoid heat loss and in particular to
avoid the possibility of freezing. Particular attention
should be paid to pipes passing through ventilated
areas such as under floors, loft space, and void
areas.
3A.6.2 AUTOMATIC BY-PASS
The appliance has a built-in automatic by-pass,
consequently there is no requirement for an external
by-pass, however the design of the system should
be such that it prevents boiler 'cycling'.
3A.6.3 DRAIN COCKS
These must be located in accessible positions to
facilitate draining of the appliance and all water
pipes connected to the appliance.
3A.6.4 AIR RELEASE POINTS
These must be positioned at the highest points in
the system where air is likely to be trapped. They
should be used to expel trapped air and allow
complete filling of the system.
3A.6.5 EXPANSION VESSEL
The appliance has an integral expansion vessel to
accommodate the increased volume of water
when the system is heated. It can accept up to 8
(28HE) or 10 (32 & 36HE) litres of expansion from
within the system, generally this is sufficient,
however if the system has an unusually high water
content, it may be necessary to provide additional
expansion capacity (see 6.19).
3A.6.6 FILLING POINT
A method for initial filling of the system and
replacing water lost during servicing etc. is provided
(see fig.8). You should ensure this method of filling
complies with the local water authority regulations.
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