Ideal Boilers HE15 Installation And Servicing

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7GENERALicos system - Installation and ServicingOPTIONAL EXTRA KITSz Flue Extension Ducts (1000mm long, up to 6m ).z Flue Finishing Kit.z 90 o Elbow Kit (Maximum 4 elbows / installation).z 45 o Elbow Kit (Maximum 4 elbows / installation).z Powered Vertical Flue Kit (to a maximum primary fluelength of 8m + a maximum secondary flue length of 6m).z Roof Flue Kit (to a maximum of 8m).z Twin flueing Kit (to a maximum of 46m combined total offlue and air ducts).z Remote User Controls Kit.z Boiler Stand-off Kit.z Siphon Kit.z Valve Cover Kit.SAFETYCurrent Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations or rulesin force.The appliance is suitable only for installation in GB and IE andshould be installed in accordance with the rules in force.In GB, the installation must be carried out by a CORGIRegistered Installer. It must be carried out in accordance withthe relevant requirements of the:• Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations• The appropriate Building Regulations either The BuildingRegulations, The Building Regulations (Scotland), BuildingRegulations (northern Ireland).• The Water Fittings Regulations or Water byelaws inScotland.• The Current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations.Where no specific instructions are given, reference should bemade to the relevant British Standard Code of Practice.In IE, the installation must be carried out by a CompetentPerson and installed in accordance with the current edition ofI.S.813 "Domestic Gas Installations", the current BuildingRegulations and reference should be made to the current ETCIrules for electrical installation.Detailed recommendations are contained in the following BritishStandard Codes of Practice:BS. 5440:1 Flues (for gas appliances of rated input notexceeding 70 kW).BS. 5440:2 Ventilation (for gas appliances of rated input notexceeding 70 kW).BS. 5449 Forced circulation hot water systems.BS. 5546 Installation of gas hot water supplies fordomestic purposes (2nd Family Gases)BS. 6798 Installation of gas fired hot water boilers of ratedinput not exceeding 70 kW.BS. 6891 Low pressure installation pipes.Health & Safety Document No. 635.The Electricity at Work Regulations, 1989.The manufacturer’s notes must NOT be taken, in any way, asoverriding statutory obligations.IMPORTANT. These appliances are CE certificated for safetyand performance. It is, therefore, important that no externalcontrol devices, e.g. flue dampers, economisers etc., aredirectly connected to these appliances unless covered by theseInstallation and Servicing Instructions or as otherwiserecommended by Caradon Ideal Limited in writing. If in doubtplease enquire.Any direct connection of a control device not approved byCaradon Ideal Limited could invalidate the certification and thenormal appliance warranty. It could also infringe the Gas SafetyRegulations and the above regulations.SAFE HANDLING OF SUBSTANCESCare should be taken when handling the boiler insulationpanels, which can cause irritation to the skin. No asbestos,mercury or CFCs are included in any part of the boiler or itsmanufacture.LOCATION OF BOILERThe boiler must be installed on a flat and vertical wall, capableof adequately supporting the weight of the boiler and anyancillary equipment.The boiler may be fitted on a combustible wall and insulationbetween the wall and the boiler is not necessary, unlessrequired by the local authority.For electrical safety reasons there must be no access availablefrom the back of the boiler.The boiler must not be fitted outside.Timber Framed BuildingsIf the boiler is to be fitted in a timber framed building it shouldbe fitted in accordance with the Institute of Gas Engineeringdocument IGE/UP/7:1998.Bathroom InstallationsThis appliance is rated IP20.The boiler may be installed in any room or internal space,although particular attention is drawn to the requirements of thecurrent IEE (BS.7671) Wiring Regulations and, in Scotland, theelectrical provisions of the building regulations applicable inScotland, with respect to the installation of the boiler in a roomor internal space containing a bath or shower. For Irelandreference should be made to the current ETCI rules forelectrical installations and I.S.813:2002.If the appliance is to be installed in a room containing a bath orshower then, providing water jets are not going to be used forcleaning purposes (as in communal baths/showers), theappliance can be installed in Zone 3, as detailed in BS.7671.Compartment InstallationsA compartment used to enclose the boiler should be designedand constructed specially for this purpose.An existing cupboard or compartment may be used, providedthat it is modified for the purpose.In both cases, details of essential features of cupboard /compartment design, including airing cupboard installation, areto conform to the following:z BS. 6798 (No cupboard ventilation is required - see 'AirSupply' for details).z The position selected for installation MUST allow adequatespace for servicing in front of the boiler.z For the minimum clearances required for safety andsubsequent service, see the wall mounting template andFrame 2. In addition, sufficient space may be required toallow lifting access to the wall mounting plate.