3 flue and ventilation, 1 terminal position, 2 timber frame buildings – Glow-worm Hideaway 80BFF User Manual

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3 Flue and Ventilation

FROM
OUTSIDE

COMPARTMENT AIR VENT TABLE

COMPARTMENT
VENTILATION
REQUIREMENTS

VENTILATION
FROM ROOM
OR SPACE

HIGH LEVEL

LOW LEVEL

VENT AREA

VENT AREA

The flue must be installed in accordance with the rules in force
in the countries of destination.

3.1 Terminal Position

The minimum acceptable siting dimensions for the terminal
from obstruction, other terminals and ventilation openings are
shown in diagram 3.1.

The terminal must be exposed to the external air, the position
allowing free passage of air across it at all times.

Car ports or similar extensions of a roof only, or a roof and one
wall, require special consideration with respect to any openings,
doors, vents or windows under the roof. Care is required to
protect the roof if it is made of plastic sheeting. If the car port
consists of a roof and two or more walls, seek advice from the
local gas company before installing the boiler.

If the terminal is fitted within 600mm below plastic guttering or
painted soffit an aluminium shield 1500mm long should be fitted
immediately beneath the guttering or eaves. If the terminal is
fitted within 450mm below painted eaves or a painted gutter, an
aluminium shield 750mm long should be fitted immediately
beneath the guttering or eaves.

3.2 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 Hepworth Heating Ltd.

3.3 Terminal Guard

A terminal guard is required if persons come into contact with
the terminal or the terminal could be subject to damage.

If a terminal guard is required, it must be positioned to provide
a minimum of 50mm clearance from any part of the terminal and
be central over the terminal.

A suitable guard, reference Type “K3”, can be obtained from:

Tower Flue Components Ltd.,

Morley Road, Tonbridge,

Kent. TN9 1RA

3.4 Room Ventilation

The boiler is room sealed and does not require the room or
space containing it to have permanent air vents.

3.5 Compartment Ventilation

Where the boiler is fitted in a compartment, the high and low
level permanent air vents must have effective areas, see
“Compartment Air Vent Table”.

Both the high and level air vents must communicate with the
same room or must both be on the same wall to outside air.

Diagram 3.1

0103M

A

A

F

G

E

A

G

G

G

B,C

B,C

F

F

K

K

K

C

G

L

L

Under Car Port etc.

H,I

J

D

F

K

M

MINIMUM SITING DIMENSIONS FOR
FANNED FLUE TERMINALS POSITION

A DIRECTLY BELOW, ABOVE OR HORIZONTALLY

TO AN OPENING, AIR BRICK, OPENING
WINDOWS, AIR VENT OR ANY OTHER
VENTILATION OPENING.

300

B BELOW GUTTER, DRAIN/SOIL PIPE

25

C BELOW EAVES

25

D BELOW A BALCONY OR CAR PORT

25

E FROM VERTICAL DRAIN PIPES AND SOIL PIPES

25

F

FROM EXTERNAL CORNERS

25

G ABOVE ADJACENT GROUND OR BALCONY LEVEL 300

H FROM A SURFACE FACING THE TERMINAL

600

I

FACING TERMINALS

1200

J

FROM OPENING (DOOR/WINDOW) IN
CAR PORT INTO DWELLING

1200

K VERTICAL FROM A TERMINAL

1500

L

HORIZONTALLY FROM A TERMINAL

300

M FROM INTERNAL CORNERS

25

MINIMUM

SPACING in mm

272cm

2

42in

2

272cm

2

42in

2

136cm

2

21in

2

272cm

2

42in

2

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