Vaillant ecoMAX SERIES Instructions For Installation And Servicing

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123 General requirementsInstructions for installation and servicing ecoMAX123.5 Boiler locationThe location chosen for the boiler must permit the provi-sion of a satisfactory flue termination. The location mustalso provide adequate space for servicing and air circu-lation around the boiler. The boiler may be installed inany room, although particular attention is drawn to therequirements of BS7671 (IEE Regulations), the electricalprovisions of the Building Standards (Scotland)Regula–tions, and in IE the current edition of IS813 andthe current ETCI rules, in respect of the installation of aboiler in a room containing a bath or shower.Note:Where a room sealed boiler is installed in a roomcontaining a bath or shower, any electricalswitch or boiler control utilising mains electricityshould be so situated that it cannot be touchedby a person using the bath or shower.Where the installation of the boiler will be in an unusuallocation, special procedures may be necessary and BS5546 and BS 6798 give detailed guidance on this aspect.The boiler must be mounted on a flat, vertical wall, whichmust be sufficiently robust to take the weight of the boi-ler. The boiler may be installed on a combustible wall,subject to the requirements of the Local Authorities andBuilding Regulations.A compartment used to enclose the boiler must be desi-gned and constructed specifically for this purpose. (Anexisting cupboard or compartment may be used provi-ded that it is modified for the purpose). Details of essen-tial features of cupboard/compartment design includingairing cupboard installations are given in BS 6798. If theboiler is to be fitted in a timber framed building, it shouldbe fitted in accordance with Institute of Gas EngineersPublication IGE/UP/7/1998 ”Guide for Gas Installation inTimber Framed Housing”.3.6 Gas supplyThe gas supplier should ensure the availability of anade–quate supply of gas. A gas meter may only beconnected to the service pipe by the supplier of gas ortheir contrac–tor. An existing meter should be checked toensure that it is capable of passing the rate of gas supp-ly required.Installation pipes should be fitted in accordance withBS 6891. In IE the current edition of IS 813. Pipeworkfrom the meter to the boiler must be of an adequatesize. Do not use pipes of a smaller size than the boilergas connection (15 mm). The complete installation mustbe tested for soundness and purged as described inBS 6891.3.7 Flue system3.7.1 Standard 100mm flue systemFig. 3.3 Art.–No. 303 930The standard 100 mm flue system (Art. No. 303 930) issuitable for installations up to 740 mm measured fromthe centre of the boiler flue outlet to the outside face ofthe wall.Flue extensions are available to extend this length up to8 m for ecoMAX 828/2, 613/2, 618/2 and 622/2, 7 m forecoMAX 824/2 and 4 m for ecoMAX 635, 835. Both 90°bends and 45° elbows are also available to increase sit-ing flexibility.Fig. 3.4 Art.–No. 303 9003.7.2 Optional 125 mm flue systemA concentric flue system of 125 mm outside diameter isavailable and can be used to achieve flue lengths up to13 m for ecoMAX 613/2, 25 m for ecoMAX 618/2, 824/2,30 m for ecoMAX 622/2 and 828/2 and 21 m for ecoMAX635, 835. A vertical flue system is also available. Referto flue system installation instructions for full details.15308807080040 13