Operating instructions

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5. General Information
5.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION
If the appliance is to be fitted into a compartment, the
compartment must conform to the requiremens of BS 6798.
Do not place anything on top of the appliance.
The clearances specified for servicing must be maintained.
5.2 SHOWERS
If a shower control is supplied from the appliance it should
be of the thermostatic or pressure balanced type.
Thermostatic type shower valves provide the best comfort
and guard against water at too high a temperature. Existing
controls may not be suitable - refer to the shower valve
manufacturer.
6.1 Warning - Check the information on the data plate is
compatible with local conditions.
The installation must be carried out by a CORGI Registered
Installer or other registered competent person and be in
accordance with the relevant requirements of the current
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, the building
regulations (Scotland) (Consolidation), the local building
regulations, the current I.E.E Wiring Regulations and the
bye laws of the local water undertaking.
Where no specific instruction is given, reference should be
made to the relevant British Standard Code of Practice. For
Ireland, install in accordance with IS 813 “Installation of
Gas Appliances”.
6.2 B.S Codes of Practice
Standard Scope
BS 6891 Gas Installation
BS 5546 Installation of water supplies for
domestic purposes
BS 6798 Installation of gas fired hot water boilers
BS 5440 Part1 Flues
BS 5440 Part2 Ventilation
WARNING - The addition of anything that may interfere
with the normal operation of the appliance without the
express written permission of Baxi Potterton could invalidate
the appliance warranty and infringe the Gas Safety
(Installation and Use) Regulations.
6. Installation Regulations