Installation instructions, Important – safety requirements, Provision for ventilation – Electrolux EKG6049 User Manual
Page 31: An air vent of 100cm, Is required: for room volumes between 5m, And 10m, An air vent of 50cm
 
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
 
 
IMPORTANT – SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 
Where applicable Natural Gas and L.P Gas versions 
of this appliance are available. 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. 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’. 
 
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 
lower 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
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. 
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. 
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.