Siting The Appliance - Ariston microCombi 23 MFFI Installation And Servicing Instructions

2.2 S A
ITING THE PPLIANCE
"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 6798:1987 Installation of gas fired hot water boilers of
rated input not exceeding 60kW
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
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 6798-1987 gives detailed guidance on this aspect.
A compartment used to enclose the appliance must be
designed specifically for this pur pose. No specific
ventilation requirements are needed for the installation
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