Installation; Reference; Siting Thea; Tandards - Ariston ACO 32 RFFI SYSTEM Installation And Servicing Instructions

2. INSTALLATION

2.1. R S
EFERENCE
The technical information and instructions provided herein below
are intended for the installer / Servicing Technician so that the
unit may be installed and serviced correctly and safely.
In the United Kingdom the installation and initial start up of the
boiler must be by a CORGI Registered Installer in accordance
with the installation standards currently in effect, as well as with
any and all local health and safety standards i.e. CORGI.
In the Republic of Ireland the installation and initial start up of
the appliance must be carried out by a Competent Person in
accordance with the current edition of I.S.813 "Domestic Gas
Installations", the current Building Regulations, reference should
also be made to the current ETCI rules for electrical installation.
This appliance must be installed by a competent installer in
accordance with current Gas Safety (installation & use)
Regulations.
The installation of this appliance must be in accordance with the
relevant requirements of the Local Building Regulations, the
current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations, the bylaws of the local water
authority, in Scotland, in accordance with the Building Standards
(Scotland) Regulation and Health and Safety document No. 635
"Electricity at work regulations 1989" and in the Republic of
Ireland with the current edition of I.S. 813, the Local Building
Regulations (IE).
C.O.S.H.H.
Materials used in the manufacture of this appliance are non-
hazardous and no special precautions are required when
servicing.
Installation should also comply with the following British
Standard Codes of Practice:
BS 7593:1992 Treatment of water in domestic hot water
central heating systems
BS 5546:1990 Installation of hot water supplies for
domestic purposes
BS 5440-1:2000 Flues
BS 5440-2:2000 Air supply
BS 5449:1990 Forced circulation hot water systems
BS 6798:2000 Installation of gas fired hot water boilers
of rated input not exceeding 70kW
BS 6891:1989 Installation of low pressure gas pipe up to
28mm
BS 7671:2001 IEE wiring regulations
BS 4814:1990 Specification for expansion vessels
BS 5482:1994 Installation of L.P.G.
and in the Republic of Ireland in accordance with the following
Codes of Practice:
I.S. 813 Domestic Gas Installations

TANDARDS

2.2. S A
ITING THE

PPLIANCE

The appliance may be installed in any room or indoor area,
although particular attention is drawn to the requirements of the
current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations, and in Scotland, the electrical
provisions of the Building Regulations applicable in Scotland,
with respect to the installation of the combined appliance in a
room containing a bath or shower, the location of the boiler in a
room containing a bath or shower should only be considered if
there is no alternative.
Where a room-sealed appliance is installed in a room
containing a bath or shower the appliance and any
electrical switch or appliance control, utilising mains
electricity should be situated so that it cannot be touched
by a person using the bath or shower, specifically in
accordance with current IEE Wiring Regulations.
The location must permit adequate space for servicing and air
circulation around the appliance as indicated in Section 2.4.
The location must permit the provision of an adequate flue and
termination.
For unusual locations special procedures may be necessary.
BS 6798-2000 gives detailed guidance on this aspect.
A compartment used to enclose the appliance must be designed
specifically for this purpose. No specific ventilation requirements
are needed for the installation within a cupboard.
This appliance is not suitable for outdoor installation.
The type C appliances (in which the combustion circuit, air
vent intake and combustion chamber are air-tight with
respect to the room in which the appliance is installed) can
be installed in any type of room.
Secondary ventilation is not required with this boiler. The boiler
must be installed on a solid, non-combustible, permanent wall to
prevent access from the rear.
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