Installation; Introduction; Location - andrews ECOflo EC230/600 Installation Manual, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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SECTION 3 • INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

INTRODUCTION

THE LAW REQUIRES THAT INSTALLATION
IS CARRIED OUT BY A PROPERLY QUALIFIED
PERSON
Installations must be carried out in accordance with Gas
Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, Building
Regulations, The Water Supply (Water Fittings)
Regulations 1999 and any requirements of the local Gas
Supplier, Local Authority, Water and Fire Authorities and
the current British Standards and Codes of Practice listed
in Section 1.

LOCATION

The location selected for installation of the water heater
must allow the provision of a satisfactory flue, adequate
air supply, drain facilities and must be well illuminated.
A purpose built boiler room or compartment is strongly
recommended.
A manual valve for isolation of the plant room should be
installed in the gas supply; it should be clearly identified
and readily accessible for use at all times.
If a purpose built plant room is not available, measures
should be taken to protect the water heater from damage
and prevent any extraneous matter from being stored on
or around the water heater. See BS 6644 Clauses 4, 5
and 6 for details.
The water heater must not be installed in any location
which contains a bed, bath or shower. There must be
easy access to the plant room and water heater at all
times.
The water heater must be located in an area where
leakage from the tank, water connections or the
combination temperature and safety valve will not result in
damage to the area adjacent to the water heater. When
such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain tray
must be installed under the water heater. The drain tray
must be no deeper than 38mm (1.5in) and have a
minimum length and width of 100mm (4in) wider than the
heater. The drain tray must be piped to an adequate drain
using 20mm (0.75in) diameter pipe, angled for proper
drainage.
Access must be provided around the water heater to
provide adequate clearance for its servicing and
operation.
The floor and plinth on which the heater is installed must
be flat, level and of sufficient strength to withstand the
weight of the heater when filled with water, and should
satisfy the requirements of the Local Authority & Building
Regulations.
Any combustible material adjacent to the heater must be
placed and shielded as to ensure that its temperature
does not exceed 66°C (150°F).
All service clearances for the water heater must be
maintained as specified in this Installation Manual.