Ideal Boilers FF 330 Installation And Servicing

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6GENERALClassic Slimline FF - Installation & ServicingWhere a room-sealed appliance is installed in a room containinga bath or shower then the appliance and any electrical switch orappliance control utilising mains electricity should be so situatedthat it cannot be touched by a person using the bath or shower.Where installation will be in an unusual location, specialprocedures may be necessary and BS.6798 gives detailedguidance on this aspect.Compartment InstallationsA compartment used to enclose the boiler MUST be designedand constructed specially for this purpose.An existing cupboard or compartment may be used, provided itis modified for the purpose.In both cases details of essential features of cupboards/compartment design, including airing cupboard installation, areto conform to the following :! BS. 6798.! The position selected for installation MUST allow adequatespace for servicing in front of the boiler and for air circulationaround the boiler. Refer to 'Air Supply'.! For the minimum clearances required for safety andsubsequent service refer to Frame 2. In addition, sufficientspace may be required to allow lifting access to the wallmounting plate.GAS SUPPLYThe local gas supplier should be consulted, at the installationplanning stage, in order to establish the availability of an adequatesupply of gas. An existing service pipe must NOT be used withoutprior consultation with the local gas supplier.The boiler is to be installed only on gas supply with a governedmeter.A gas meter can only be connected by the local gas supplier or bya local regional contractor.An existing meter should be checked, preferably by the gas supplier,to ensure that the meter is adequate to deal with the rate of gassupply required. A MINIMUM pressure of 20 mbar MUST beavailable at the boiler inlet with the boiler operating.Installation pipes MUST be fitted in accordance with BS. 6891. InIE refer to I.S. 813:2002. Pipework from the meter to the boilerMUST be of an adequate size.The complete installation MUST be tested for gas soundnessand purged as described in the above code.FLUE INSTALLATIONPluming may occur at the terminal so terminal positions whichwould cause a nuisance should be avoided.The flue must be installed in accordance with therecommendations of BS.5440-1:2000. In IE refer to I.S. 813:2002.The following notes are intended for general guidance:-1. The boiler MUST be installed so that the terminal is exposed toexternal air.2. It is important that the position of the terminal allows the freepassage of air across it at all times.3. Minimum acceptable spacing from the terminal to obstructionsand ventilation openings are specified in Table 3.4. Where the lowest part of the terminal is fitted less than 2m(6'6") above a balcony, above ground or above a flat roof towhich people have access then the terminal MUST be protectedby a purpose designed guard.Terminals guards are available from boiler suppliers - ask forTFC Flue Guard, Model K1. In case of difficulty seek advicefrom:Grasslin (UK) Ltd., Tower House, Vale Rise, Tonbridge,Kent TN9 1TB.Tel: +44 (0) 1732 359 888. Fax: +44 (0) 1732 354 445www.tfc-group.co.ukEnsure that the guard is fitted centrally.5. The flue assembly shall be so placed or shielded as toprevent ignition or damage to any part of any building.6. The air inlet/products outlet duct and the terminal of the boilerMUST NOT be closer than 25mm (1") to combustible material.Detailed recommendations on the protection of combustiblematerial are given in BS.5440-1:2000. In IE refer to I.S.813:2002.IMPORTANT. It is absolutely ESSENTIAL to ensure, in practice,that products of combustion discharging from the terminalcannot re-enter the building or any other adjacent buildingthrough ventilators, windows, doors, other sources of natural airinfiltration, or forced ventilation/air conditioning.If this should occur, the appliance MUST be turned OFF, labelled'unsafe' and corrective action taken.TERMINALThe terminal assembly can be adapted to accommodatevarious wall thicknesses. Refer to Frame 10.AIR SUPPLYDetailed recommendations for air supply are given inBS.5440:2. In IE refer to I.S. 813:2002.Table 3 - Balanced flue terminal positionApproved Manufacturer’s ClearancesTerminal Position Minimum Spacing1a. Directly BELOW an opening, air brick,opening window, etc. 300 mm (12")1b. Directly ABOVE an opening, air brick,opening window, etc. 300 mm (12")1c. HORIZONTALLY to an opening,air brick, opening window, etc. 300 mm (12")2. Below guttering, drain pipes or soilpipes 25 mm ( 1")3. Below eaves 25 mm ( 1")4. Below balconies or a car port roof 25 mm ( 1")5. From vertical drain pipes or soil pipes 25 mm ( 1")6. From an internal or external corner orto a boundary alongside the terminal 25 mm ( 1")7. Above adjacent ground, roof orbalcony level 300 mm (12")8. From a surface or a boundaryfacing the terminal 600 mm (24")9. From a terminal facing a terminal 1200 mm (48")10. From an opening in a car port(e.g. door or window) into dwelling 1200 mm (48")11. Vertically from a terminal on thesame wall 1500 mm (60")12. Horizontally from a terminal on the wall 300 mm (12")