8
excel HE -
Installation and Servicing
GENERAL
The boiler may be installed in any room or internal space,
although particular attention is drawn to the requirements of the
current IEE (BS.7671) Wiring Regulations and, in Scotland, the
electrical provisions of the building regulations applicable in
Scotland, with respect to the installation of the boiler in a room
or internal space containing a bath or shower. For IE reference
should be made to the current ETCI rules for electrical
installations and I.S. 813:2002.
If the appliance is to be installed in a room containing a bath or
shower then, providing water jets are not going to be used for
cleaning purposes (as in communal baths/showers), the
appliance can be installed in Zone 3, as detailed in BS.7671.
Compartment Installations
A compartment used to enclose the boiler should be designed
and constructed specially for this purpose.
An existing cupboard or compartment may be used, provided
that it is modified for the purpose.
In both cases, details of essential features of cupboard /
compartment design, including airing cupboard installation,
are to conform to the following:
”
BS 6798 (No cupboard ventilation is required - see ‘Air
Supply’ for details).
”
The position selected for installation MUST allow adequate
space for servicing in front of the boiler.
”
For the minimum clearances required for safety and
subsequent service, see the wall mounting template and
Frame 2. In addition, sufficient space may be required to
allow lifting access to the wall mounting plate.
GAS SUPPLY
The local gas supplier should be consulted, at the installation
planning stage, in order to establish the availability of an
adequate supply of gas. An existing service pipe must NOT be
used without prior consultation with the local gas supplier.
The boiler MUST be installed on a gas supply with a governed
meter only.
A gas meter can only be connected by the local gas supplier or
by a CORGI registered engineer. In IE by a competent person.
An existing meter should be checked, preferably by the gas
supplier, to ensure that the meter is adequate to deal with the
rate of gas supply required.
IMPORTANT.
Installation pipes must be fitted in accordance with BS.6891. In
IE refer to IS.813:2002. Pipework from the meter to the boiler
MUST be of an adequate size, i.e. not less than 22mm O.D.
copper or
3
/
4
" B.S.P. iron.
The complete installation MUST be tested for gas soundness
and purged as described in the above code.
FLUE INSTALLATION
Pluming will occur at the terminal so terminal positions where
this could cause a nuisance should be avoided.
The flue must be installed in accordance with the
recommendations of BS. 5440-1: 2000.
In IE refer to I.S. 813:2002.
The following notes are intended for general guidance:
1.
The boiler MUST be installed so that the terminal is exposed
to external air.
2.
It is important that the position of the terminal allows the free
passage of air across it at all times.
3.
Minimum acceptable spacing from the terminal to obstructions
and ventilation openings are specified in Table 4.
4.
Where the lowest part of the terminal is fitted less than 2m
(6'6") above a balcony, above ground or above a flat roof to
which people have access then the terminal MUST be
protected by a purpose designed guard.
Terminal guards are available from boiler suppliers. (Ask for
TFC flue guard model no. K6 - round, plastic coated). In case
of difficulty contact:
Grasslin (UK) Ltd.
Tel. + 44 (0) 01732 359 888
Tower House, Vale Rise
Fax. + 44 (0) 01732 354 445
Tonbridge. Kent TN9 1TB
www.tfc-group.co.uk
Ensure that the guard is fitted centrally.
5.
The flue assembly shall be so placed or shielded as to
prevent ignition or damage to any part of any building.
6.
The air inlet/products outlet duct and the terminal of the
boiler MUST NOT be closer than 25mm (1") to combustible
material. Detailed recommendations on the protection of
combustible material are given in BS. 5440-1:2000.
IMPORTANT
. It is absolutely essential to ensure, in practice,
that products of combustion discharging from the terminal
cannot re-enter the building or any other adjacent building
through ventilators, windows, doors, other sources of natural
air infiltration, or forced ventilation / air conditioning.
If this should occur the appliance MUST be turned OFF,
labelled as 'unsafe' until corrective action can be taken.
TERMINAL
The terminal assembly can be adapted to accommodate
various wall thicknesses. Refer to Frame 11.
Terminal Position
Minimum Spacing
1.
Directly below, above or alongside of
another openable window, air vent,
or other ventilation opening.
300 mm (12")
2.
Below guttering, drain pipes or soil pipes
25 mm
(1")
3
.
Below eaves
25 mm
(1")
4.
Below balconies or a car port roof
25 mm
(1")
5.
From vertical drain pipes or soil pipes
150 mm
(6")
6.
From an internal or external corner or
to a boundary along side the terminal.
100 mm
(4")
7.
Above adjacent ground, roof or
balcony level
300 mm (12")
8.
From a surface or a boundary
facing the terminal
600 mm (24")
9.
From a terminal facing a terminal
1200 mm (48")
10.
From an opening in a car port
(e.g. door or window) into dwelling
1200 mm (48")
11.
Vertically from a terminal on the
same wall
1500 mm (60")
12.
Horizontally from a terminal on the wall
300 mm (12")
Vertical Terminals
13.
Above the roof pitch with roof slope
300 mm (12")
of all angles to air inlet.
Above flat roof to air inlet.
300 mm (12")
14.
From single wall face
600 mm (24")
From corner walls
1000 mm (40")
Twin Flue Applications
15.
Centre distance between air inlet
120mm (5")
and flue outlet ducts
Table 4
