Building Control; Electrical - GAH Electrastream User And Installation Instructions Manual

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Building Control

Note
In some areas it is a criminal offence to
install an unvented hot water storage
system without notifying the local authority,
or without the relevant licence.
Note
GAH offer full unvented training
packages contact GAH (HEATING
PRODUCTS) LTD.
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Electrical

Note
The 45A MCB may require a ventilation
space between it and other MCBs within
the consumer unit.
4-1.1 Water System
To install an Electrastream Heating System the installer must be fully competent, suitably
qualified and hold a relevant unvented certificate and any applicable licence that may be
required by the local inspectorate for installation of an unvented hot water storage
system.
In some areas the Local Authority may require notification by means of a building notice
or by the submission of full plans for the proposed installation of an unvented hot water
storage system.
4-1.2 Water Regulations
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4-2.1 Electrical Regulations
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4-2.2 Electrical Work
All electrical installation and maintenance of the Electrastream must be carried out by a
competent qualified installer.
All electrical work must be installed to the requirements of these 'User and Installation
Instructions'.
4-2.3 Electrical Supply
The main incoming electrical supply to the dwelling should be of adequate voltage and
current rating for the requirements of the Electrastream as well as all other electrical
requirements within the dwelling.
The supply from the consumer unit to the Electrastream must have its own independent
45A MCB.
The Electrastream must be wired through a 45A double pole isolating switch with a
minimum of 3mm pole separation, this switch should also have both electric and
mechanical indicators.
4-2.4 Off-Peak Electrical Supply
To achieve the most efficient performance from the Electrastream it is recommended to
use an Off-Peak electrical supply such as 'Economy 7'or 'Economy 10' tariffs which are
available from most UK electrical suppliers.
Consult the local electricity suppliers to determine what economy tariff options are
available before installing the Electrastream.
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