Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (nature of the gas and gas pressure)
and the adjustment of the appliance are compatible. The adjustment conditions are stated on the data
badge.
This appliance is not connected to a combustion evacuation device. It shall be installed and
connected in accordance with current installation regulation. Particular attention shall be given to the
relevant requirements regarding ventilation.
In your own interest and that of safety, it is the law that all gas appliances be installed and serviced by
competent persons. GAS SAFE registered installers to undertake work to satisfactory standards.
Where regulations or standards have been revised since this handbook was printed, always use the
latest edition.
In the UK the regulations and standards are as follows (inclusive of successive issues):
1. Gas Safety Regulations 1996 (Installation and Use).
2. Building Regulations - Issued by the Department of the Environment.
3. Building Stan Standards (Scotland) ( Consolidated) - I Issued by the Scottish Development
Department.
4. The current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations.
5. Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
6. BS 6172 Installation & Servicing Instructions for this appliance. Also, for LP Gas refer to BS 5482 :
Part 1, Part 2 or Part 3 as relevant (or EN 721).
7. For installation in boats or other vessels, refer to BS 5482 : Part 3 : 1979 and any other regulations
specic to boats & marine installations.
Ventilation Requirements (Domestic Installations)
The room containing the appliance should have an air supply in accordance with BS 5440: Part 2:
1989.
• All rooms require an open-able window, or equivalent, and some rooms will require a permanent
vent as well.
• For room volumes up to 5m
3
an air vent of 100cm
2
is required.
• If the room has a door that opens directly to the outside, or the room exceeds 10m
3
NO AIR VENT is
required.
• For room volumes between 5m
3
and 10m
3
an air vent of 50cm
2
is required.
• If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same room, BS 5440 : Part 2 : 1989 should be
consulted to determine the air vent requirements.
• This appliance must not be installed in a bed sitting room of less than 20m
3
or in a bathroom or
shower room.
Windows and permanent vents should therefore not be blocked or removed without rst consulting a
GAS SAFE gas installer.
For installations in environments other than domestic dwellings - eg; caravans, boats and similar - refer
to the relevant standards for information on ventilation and gas supply (or EN 721).
LP Gas only - Do not install this appliance in a room below ground level. This does not preclude
installation into rooms which are basements with respect to one side of the building, but open to ground
level on the opposite side. For conversion kit, please contact our Spares Department.
REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
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