Installation; Reference Standards; Siting The Appliance - Ariston A/23 MFFI 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
nd
( 2 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 pur-
pose. No specific ventilation requirements are needed for an installation within a cup-
board
This appliance is not suitable for outdoor installation.
The type C appliances (in which the combustion circuit, air vent intake and com-
bustion 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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