Site Requirements - Baxi Barcelona Installation And Servicing Instructions

7.0 Site Requirements – page 12
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
7.1 Information
WARNING - Check the information on the data plate is compatible
with local supply conditions
1. The installation must be carried out by a CORGI Registered
Installer or other registered competent person and be in
accordance with the relevant requirements of the current GAS
SAFETY (Installation and Use) REGULATIONS, the
BUILDING REGULATIONS (Scotland)(Consolidation), the
LOCAL BUILDING REGULATIONS, the current I.E.E.
WIRING REGULATIONS and the bye laws of the LOCAL
WATER UNDERTAKING. Where no specific instruction is
given reference should be made to the relevant BRITISH
STANDARD CODES OF PRACTICE. For Ireland install in
accordance with IS 813 "INSTALLATION OF GAS
APPLIANCES". Reference should also be made to BRITISH
GAS GUIDANCE NOTES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
DOMESTIC GAS CONDENSING BOILERS.
7.2 B.S. Codes of Practice
Standard Scope
BS 6891 Gas Installation
BS 5546 Installation of hot water supplies for domestic
purposes.
BS 5449 Part 1 Forced circulation hot water systems
BS 6798 Installation of gas fired hot water boilers.
BS 5440 Part 1 Flues
BS 5440 Part 2 Ventilation
BS 7074 Expansion vessels and ancillary equipment for
sealed water systems.
BS 7593 Treatment of water in domestic hot water
central heating systems
WARNING - The addition of anything that may interfere with the
normal operation of the appliance without the express written
permission of Baxi Limited could invalidate the appliance warranty
and infringe the GAS SAFETY (Installation and Use)
REGULATIONS.
7.3 Clearances (Figs. 12 &13)
1. A flat vertical area is required for the installation of the boiler.
2. These dimensions include the necessary clearances around
the boiler for case removal, spanner access and air movement.
Additional clearances may be required for the passage of pipes
around local obstructions such as joists running parallel to the
front face of the boiler.
7.4 Location
1. The boiler may be fitted to any suitable wall with the flue
passing through an outside wall or roof and discharging to
atmosphere in a position permitting satisfactory removal of
combustion products and providing an adequate air supply.
The boiler should be fitted within the building unless otherwise
protected by a suitable enclosure i.e. garage or outhouse. (The
boiler may be fitted inside a cupboard - see Section 7.5).
2. If the boiler is sited in an unheated enclosure then it is
recommended to incorporate an appropriate device for frost
protection in the system controls.
3. If the boiler is fitted in a room containing a bath or shower
reference must be made to the current I.E.E.WIRING
REGULATIONS and BUILDING REGULATIONS, If the boiler
is to be fitted into a building of timber frame construction then
reference must be made to the Institute of Gas Engineers
document UP 7.