6. HEATER POSITIONING
6.1 This heater is not suitable for external installation unless it is protected from the elements by a suitable enclosure.
The enclosure must provide the clearance for installation, servicing and maintenance as well as the correct level of
ventilation. The selected position should allow for a suitable flue system to be installed.
6.2 When installed in a timber frame building guidance should be taken from the Gas Industry Publication IGE/UP-7 (Guide
for Gas Installations in Timber Frame Housing).
6.3 BS 6798 gives details of the essential features for a compartment or cupboard where a gas appliance is to be installed.
An existing cupboard may require modification.
IMPORTANT: This system can only be used in conjunction with an indirect system application.
6.4 If the heater is installed in a room containing a bath or shower it is important to locate the electrical switch in a position
where it cannot be touched by anyone using the bath or shower. The current IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) for
England and electrical provision of the Building Regulations for Scotland gives details.
6.5 Room ventilation for the heater is not necessary as the heater draws its combustion air from the outside of the building,
cupboard or compartment ventilation is not necessary providing that the minimum clearances are maintained. However,
reference should be made to BS 5440 Pt. 2.
IMPORTANT: This appliance must be completely level. It MUST NOT lean in any direction. This will cause problems with
the condense draining.
7. HEATER COMPARTMENT CLEARANCES
7.1 IMPORTANT - If the heater is to be fitted to an existing base duct (warm air plenum), always ensure that installation is
carried out such that the rear of the heater is aligned with the rear of the base duct, so that any overhang or blanking off
will be at the front. In any event, blanking plates must be mechanically secured and all joints sealed.
7.2 When the heater is fitted into a compartment, a minimum clearance from the compartment walls of 3mm (
1
/8”) at the
sides, rear and front must be left. Where clearances are less than 75mm, internal surface must be lined with noncombustible material and the compartment must be of a fixed rigid structure. However, there is no requirement for the
use of non-combustible material at the front of the unit. Consideration should also be given to the space required for the
removal and replacement of the filter tray and the entry of the gas and electrical supplies. If gas connections are made
from a side entry, a minimum clearance of 75mm (3”) is required at that side.
7.3 For service access, a minimum clearance of 500mm (20”) is required at the front of the heater. Space must also be
allowed, in a compartment installation, to permit the complete removal of the heater.
7.4 In airing cupboard installations, the part used as the air heater compartment must comply with the relevant section of
BS 5864 and must be completely separated by either a non-combustible partition or a perforated metal partition with the
perforations not exceeding 13mm (½”). The secondary flue must be a tight fit where it passes through the partition and
must be suitably protected (see BS 5440: Part 1).
7.5 In under-stairs installations, the compartment must comply with the relevant section of BS 5864, provided that in addition
all internal surfaces (including the base) are non-combustible or lined with non-combustible material. This requirement
is applicable only to dwellings of more than two storeys.
7.6 In free-standing installations, (see instructions packed with top closure kit), only one or two walls will be in close proximity
to the air heater; these must be non-combustible.
7.7 Where the air heater is to be installed onto a combustible surface and under-floor ducting used, a suitable base tray
MUST be used in order to provide insulation.
NB where a base plenum is used no base tray is required!
7.8 Although two permanent ventilation openings are not required, consideration should be given to the amount of heat
emitted by any ductwork present in the compartment, otherwise the compartment temperature could increase and will
affect the safe operation of the appliance and its controls.
8. DUCT SYSTEM (See British Design Manual - Gas fired Warm Air Heating)
8.1 RETURN AIR
8.1.1 Room-sealed appliances may be installed without return air ducting, provided that the path between the return air grille
and the appliance return air inlet is protected in such a manner that the required air-flow will be maintained at all times.
The return air grille MUST have a free area of not less than 2118cm² (328in²). It is recommended that the return air duct
not be routed directly from the main living area, but from a convenient central area serving the remainder of the dwelling.
8.1.2 The return air system should be constructed of fire-resistant material. The flue shall not be run through an area serving as
a return air plenum. It is extremely important that the correct size of return air grilles and ducting is used. The return air
duct area should not be less than 750cm² (116.25in²). If flexible duct is used the duct diameter should not be less than
350mm (14”) diameter.
8.1.3 An adequate and unobstructed return air path is essential from areas not served by a directly ducted return and to
which warm air is delivered. All such rooms should be fitted with relief grilles which have a free area of 0.0088m2/kW
(1in²/250Btu/h) of heat supplied to the room. The only exceptions are kitchens, bathrooms and WC.’s.
8.1.4 The return air duct should allow for ease of removal for access to the flue.
8.1.5 All duct work in the room or internal space in which the heater is installed shall be mechanically secured and sealed with
ducting tape.
8.1.6 If a return air duct is not to be fitted, the top of the unit must be suitably guarded to prevent blockage.