6 boiler location, flue and ventilation – Glow-worm Xtrafast 96-120 User Manual

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If the appliance has to be stored for any length of time before
installation it should be kept in a safe place where it will not be
a hazard to persons or obstruct any access. Care should be
taken when handling or moving the appliance taking note of the
trucking points on the sides of the carton.

6.1 Clearances

The position of the boiler must be such that there is adequate
space for servicing.

The recommended clearances are:

20 mm either side of the boiler.

600 mm at the front of the boiler.

300 mm below the boiler.

25 mm above the flue elbow.

Note: The boiler must be mounted on a flat wall which is
sufficiently robust to take its weight when full, that is, ** kg. If in
doubt, expert advice should be obtained. In the event of the wall
being found not suitable.

Note: It is permissible to install the boiler with smaller clearances
than those quoted above PROVIDING that adequate
consideration is given for Servicing/Repairs at a later date. If
any doubt exists, contact the Glow-worm Technical Helpline
01773 828100.

The minimum acceptable spacings from the terminal to
obstructions and ventilation openings are shown in diagram
6.1.

The boiler must be installed so that the terminal is exposed to
the external air.

Should any doubt exist as to the permissible position of the
terminal, contact the Glow-worm Technical Helpline 01773
828100.

6 Boiler Location, Flue and Ventilation

6.2 Terminal guard

A terminal guard is required if persons could come into contact
with the terminal or the terminal could be sublject 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
to be central over the terminal.

Teminal guard type K3 supplied by:

Tower flue components Ltd.
Morley road
Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 1RA

6.3 Flue options

There are various flue systems to choose from as follows:

Standard horizontal flue pack.

Standard horizontal extended flue pack.

Vertical flue pack.

Twin flue pack.

Extentions, 90

°

and 45

°

bends.

Flue options and accessories.

For detailed information refer to flue guide Part No. 223278.

6.4 Cupboard or compartment ventilation

The boiler can be fitted in a cupboard or compartment without
the need for permanent ventilation.

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

Diagram 6.1

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MINIMUM SITING DIMENSIONS FOR THE

POSITIONING OF FLUE TERMINALS

MM

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

75

C BELOW EAVES

200

D BELOW A BALCONY OR CAR PORT

300

E FROM VERTICAL DRAIN PIPES AND

SOIL PIPES

300

F FROM INTERNAL CORNERS AND

EXTERNAL CORNERS

300

G ABOVE ADJACENT GROUND OR

BALCONY LEVEL

300

H FROM 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 600

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