Installation Instructions; Ventilation Requirements - Belling GAS B Service Manual

Before you start: Please read the
instructions. Planning your installation will
save you time and effort.
Prior to installation, ensure that the local
distribution conditions (nature of the gas
and gas pressure) and the adjustment
of the appliance are compatible. The
adjustment conditions are stated on the
data badge.
This appliance is not connected to a
combustion evacuation device. It shall be
installed and connected in accordance
with current installation regulation.
Particular attention shall be given to
the relevant requirements regarding
ventilation.
In your own interest and that of safety, it is
the law that all gas appliances be installed
and serviced by competent persons. Gas
Safe registered installers undertake to
work to satisfactory standards.
Where regulations or standards have been
revised since this handbook was printed,
always use the latest edition.
In the UK the regulations and standards are
as follows:
1. Gas Safety Regulations (Installation
and Use).
2. Building Regulations - Issued by the
Department of the Environment.
3. Building Standards (Scotland)
(Consolidated) - Issued by the Scottish
Development Department.
4. The current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations.
5. Electricity at Work Regulations.
6. BS 6172 Installation of Domestic Gas
cooking Appliances
7. Installation & Servicing Instructions for
this appliance.
For installation in countries other than the
UK, the appliance must be connected in
accordance with all local gas and

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

electrical regulations. In the Republic of
Ireland, Installers should refer to IS813
Domestic Gas Appliances.

Ventilation Requirements

The room containing the appliance should
have an air supply in accordance with BS
5440: Part 2.
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Windows and permanent vents should
therefore not be blocked or removed
without first consulting a Gas Safe gas
installer.
In the Republic of Ireland, refer to relevant
Irish Standards for correct ventilation
requirements.
Failure to install appliances correctly is
dangerous and could lead to prosecution.
This appliance is not connected to a
combustion products evacuation device.
It shall be installed and connected in
accordance with current installation
regulations. Particular attention shall
be given to the relevant requirements
regarding ventilation.
All rooms require an openable
window, or equivalent, and some
rooms will require a permanent vent
as well.
For room volumes up to 5m3 an air
vent of 100cm2 is required.
If the room has a door that opens
directly to the outside, or the room
exceeds 10m3, NO AIR VENT is
required.
For room volumes between 5m3 and
10m3 an air vent of 50cm2 is
required.
If there are other fuel burning
appliances in the same room, BS
5440: Part 2 should be consulted to
determine the air vent requirements.
This appliance must not be installed in
a bed sitting room of less than 20m3
or in a bathroom or shower room.