3 boiler location, clearances and ventilation, 1 location, 2 clearances – Glow-worm Flexicom hx User Manual

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3 Boiler Location, Clearances and Ventilation

3.1 Location

This boiler is not suitable for outdoor installation.

This boiler may be installed in any room, although particular

attention is drawn to the installation of a boiler in a room

containing a bath or shower where reference must be made to

the relevant requirements.

This boiler is suitable for installation in bathroom zones 2 and

3.

In GB this is the current I.E.E. WIRING REGULATIONS and

BUILDING REGULATIONS.

In IE reference should be made to the current edition of I.S.813

“Domestic Gas Installations” and the current ETCI rules.

3.2 Clearances

The boiler should be positioned so that at least the minimum

operational and servicing clearances are provided, see diagram

3.1.

Increased clearances would be beneficial for the installation.

Where external access is not practicable, for flue installations

consideration should be given for the space required to insert

the flue internally, which may necessitate the clearance to be

greater than those specified in diagram 3.1.

3.3 Timber Frame Buildings

If the boiler is to be installed in a timber frame building it should

be fitted in accordance with the Institute of Gas Engineers

document IGE/UP/7/1998. If in doubt seek advice from the

local gas undertaking or Glow-worm.

3.4 Combustible Material

The boiler and flue are suitable for installation onto and

through combustible materials provided that:-
1) Minimum 5mm clearance is maintained around the

circumference of the flue (air intake).
2) The combustible surface and fixings are suitable for

supporting the load.
3) The minimum clearances from the boiler case are

maintained.

3.5 Room Ventilation

The boiler is room sealed so a permanent air vent is not

required.

3.6 Cupboard or Compartment Ventilation

Due to the high efficiency and hence low casing temperature

of this boiler, cupboard or compartment ventilation is not

necessary.

Leave existing air vents.

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Diagram 3.1

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