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Installation instructions
Important – safety requirements
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Natural Gas versions of this appliance are
available.
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Check that this model is suitable for the type
of supply available. This appliance must be
installed and/or serviced by a competent
person in accordance with the Gas Safety
(Installation and Use) Regulations Current
Editions and the I.E.E. Wiring Regulations.
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Detailed recommendations are contained in
the following British Standard Codes of
Practice – BS.6172, BS.5440: Part 2 and
B.S.6891. All British Standards must be
‘Current Editions’.
WARNING!
This appliance must be installed by a
qualified electrician / competent person
(CORGI Registered). Safety may be impaired
if installation is not carried out in
accordance with these instructions.
Before connecting the appliance make sure
that the voltage of your electricity supply is
the same as that indicated on the rating
plate. This is situated on the front frame of
the appliance and can be seen upon opening
the door. Alternatively the rating plate may
also be found on the back or top of some
models (where applicable).
Do not alter the electrical circuitry of this
appliance.
Provision for ventilation
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This appliance is not connected to a
combustion products evacuation device. It
shall be installed and connected in
accordance with the current installation
regulations. Particular attention shall be
given to the relevant requirements regarding
ventilation.
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The room containing the appliance should
have an air supply in accordance with
BS.5440: Part 2 Current Edition. All rooms
require an openable 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: for room
volumes between 5m
3
and 10m
3
an air vent
of 50cm
2
is required. If the room has a door
that opens directly to the outside, no air vent
is required. For room volumes that exceed
11m
3
no air vent is required. If there are
other fuel burning appliances in the same
room, BS.5440: Part 2 Current Edition
should be consulted to determine the
requisite air vent requirements.
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Prolonged intensive use of the appliance
may call for additional ventilation, for
example opening a window, or more
effective ventilation, for example increasing
the level of mechanical ventilation where
present.
