Installation; Reference Standards; Siting The Appliance - Ariston EURO COMBI 47-116-10 Installation Instructions Manual

2.

INSTALLATION

2.1

Reference Standards

2.2

Siting the Appliance

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The technical information and instructions provided herein below are intended
for the installer so that the unit may be installed correctly and safely.
The installation and initial start up of the boiler must be by a CORGI Approved
Installer in compliance with the installation standards currently in effect, as well
as with any and all local health and safety standards i.e. CORGI .
This appliance must be installed by a competent installer in
accordance with the 1984 Gas Safety (installation & use)
Regulations (as amended)
The installation of this appliance must be in accordance with the relevant
requirements of the 1984 Gas Safety (installation & use) Regulations, the Local
Building Regulations, the current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations, the byelaws of the
local water authority, and in Scotland, in accordance with the Building
Standards (Scotland) Regulation and Health and Safety document No. 635
"Electricity at work regs. 1989".
Installation should also comply with the following British Standard Codes of
Practice:
Low pressure
pipes
Boilers of rated input
not exceeding 60 kW
Forced circulation hot
water system
Installation of gas hot water
supplies for domestic purposes
( 2 nd family gases)
Flues
Air supply
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.
Where a room-sealed appliance is installed in a room containing a bath or
shower the boiler 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.
The location must permit adequate space for servicing and air circulation
around the appliance as indicated in paragraph 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 purpose. No specific ventilation requirements are needed for an installation
within a cupboard
This appliance is not suitable for outdoor installation.
The type C appliances (in which the combustion circuit, air vent intake
and combustion chamber are air-tight with respect to the room in which
the appliance is installed) can be installed in any type of room.
There are no limitations with respect to ventilation and the volume of the room
itself. The boiler must be installed on a solid, permanent wall to prevent access
to the electrical parts (when live) through the aperture on the back frame.
BS 6891 1988
BS 6798 1987
BS 5449 1990
BS 5546 1990
BS 5440-1 1990
BS 5440-2 1989
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