3 < < < <UK IRL2 Safety and general informationBefore installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (identification of the typeof gas and pressure) and the adjustment of the appliance are compatible.This gas appliance is factory set and shall not be adjusted by the installer.The spillage monitoring system must not be put out of operation.Always use an additional guard if there are elderly, infirm or children in the same room ofthe appliance.This appliance does not contain any component manufactured from asbestos or anyasbestos related products.General safetyIt is the law in the UK that all gas appliances, are installed by a competent person inaccordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations (as amended), therelevant British Standards for Installation work, Building Regulations, Codes of Practice andthe manufacturers instructions.The installation should also be carried out in accordance with the following whererelevant:• BS 715• BS 1251• BS 5440 Parts 1 & 2• BS 5871 Part 2• BS 6891• BS 8303• Building Regulations Document J (as applicable)• Building Regulations and Standards issued as relevant by the Department of theEnvironment or the Scottish Development Department• In the Republic of Ireland installation should be carried out in accordance withIS813, ICP3, IS327, Building Regulations, Codes of Practice, the manufacturersinstructions and all other regulations in forceFailure to comply with the above could leave the installer liable to prosecution andinvalidate the appliance warranty.The appliance must not be installed in a room containing a bath or shower or where steammay be present.VentilationNo purpose provided ventilation is normally required when this appliance is installed in theUK. Where other appliances operate in the same room or space then these should beconsidered when sizing air vents. The spillage test in the section commissioning mayindicate that purpose provided ventilation is required. Where fitted ventilation mustcomply with BS5440 part 2. For the Republic of Ireland the ventilation requirements mayvary and if unsure then advice should be sought from the relevant authorities.Safety instructions for the user: see chapter 11.