Conventional Flue Instructions

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1. Flue & Chimney Requirements
1.1 The chimney or flue system must comply with the rules in
force, and must be a minimum of 127mm in diameter. (5").
1.2 The minimum flue height for the appliance must be 3 metres
(10ft). Any horizontal flue run from the rear outlet must not
exceed 100mm from the back of the appliance.
1.3 The chimney or flue must be free from any obstruction. Any
damper plates must be removed or secured in the fully open
position, and no restrictor plates fitted.
1.4 The chimney must be swept prior to the installation, but it
need not be swept if it can be seen the chimney is clean
and unobstructed throughout its entire length.
1.5 A 5" (127mm) liner must be used if fitting the appliance into
an existing brick built chimney.
Larger lined flues can work, but in some instances could
cause cold start flue problems resulting in nuisance
shutdown. Lined flues above 7" (175mm) are not
recommended.
1.6 Due to European chimney standards, new flue’s and
chimney’s are described by their temperature, pressure and
resistance to corrosion, condensation and fire. To assist in
identifying the correct flue system, the minimum flue
specification is shown in the Technical Specification.
Existing chimneys are not covered by this system.
2. Flue Options
2.1 Consult the rules in force.
NOTE: This appliance does not normally require any
additional ventilation when installed in GB.
A range of Vitreous Enamel Gloss Black flue pipe is
available to compliment the Vision. Please contact your
Gazco retailer for further information.
3. Gas Supply
THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR USE ON A GAS
INSTALLATION WITH A GOVERNED METER.
3.1 Before installation, ensure that the local distribution
conditions (identification of the type of gas and pressure)
and the adjustment of the appliance are compatible.
3.2 Ensure the gas supply delivers the required amount of gas
and is in accordance with the rules in force.
3.3 You can use soft copper tubing on the installation and soft
soldered joints outside the appliance and below the fire.
3.4 A factory fitted isolation device is part of the inlet
connection; no further isolation device is required.
3.5 All supply gas pipes must be purged of any debris that may
have entered prior to connection to the appliance.
3.6 The gas supply enters through the rear of the LEFT-HAND
side of the outer box:
3.7 The gas supply must be installed in a way that does not
restrict the removal of the appliance for servicing and
inspection.
4. Ventilation
IMPORTANT: Ensure any national ventilation
requirements are taken into account during installation
of the appliance.
UK ONLY:
The Vision has a nominal input not exceeding 7.0kW and
does not normally require any additional permanent
ventilation.
FOR THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND REFER TO THE
RULES IN FORCE FOR VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS.
5. Appliance Location
5.1 This appliance has been designed to stand on either a
hearth or an optional bench:
RVACLB100B - Riva Bench Low (100cm wide)
RVACB100B - Riva Bench (100cm wide)
RVACLB120B - Riva Bench Low (120cm wide)
RVACB120B - Riva Bench (120cm wide)
RVACLB140B - Riva Bench Low (140cm wide)
RVACB140B - Riva Bench (140cm wide)
5.2 To Install the Bench:
Follow Section 1 Installation - All Models in Installation guide
PM205 supplied with the bench kit.
5.3 To secure the appliance to the bench:
You must consider where you place the appliance on the
bench before drilling the bench, see Diagram 1.
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Once the position of the appliance has been decided:
Follow the instructions for securing the appliance on
Page 17.
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