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Installation instructions
Important – safety requirements
• Natural Gas versions of this appliance are
available.
• Check that this model is suitable for the type
of supply available. This appliance must be
installed and/or serviced by a competent
person in accordance with the Gas Safety
(Installation and Use) Regulations Current
Editions and the I.E.E. Wiring Regulations.
• Detailed recommendations are contained in
the following British Standard Codes of
Practice – BS.6172, BS.5440: Part 2 and
B.S.6891. All British Standards must be
‘Current Editions’.
WARNING!
This appliance must be installed by a
qualified electrician / competent person
(CORGI Registered). Safety may be impaired
if installation is not carried out in
accordance with these instructions.
Before connecting the appliance make sure
that the voltage of your electricity supply is
the same as that indicated on the rating
plate. This is situated on the front frame of
the appliance and can be seen upon opening
the door. Alternatively the rating plate may
also be found on the back or top of some
models (where applicable).
Do not alter the electrical circuitry of this
appliance.
Provision for ventilation
• This appliance is not connected to a
combustion products evacuation device. It
shall be installed and connected in
accordance with the current installation
regulations. Particular attention shall be
given to the relevant requirements regarding
ventilation.
• The room containing the appliance should
have an air supply in accordance with
BS.5440: Part 2 Current Edition. All rooms
require an openable window or equivalent
and some rooms will require a permanent
vent as well. For room volumes up to 5m
3 an
air vent of 100cm
2 is required: for room
volumes between 5m
3 and 10m3 an air vent
of 50cm
2 is required. If the room has a door
that opens directly to the outside, no air vent
is required. For room volumes that exceed
11m
3 no air vent is required. If there are
other fuel burning appliances in the same
room, BS.5440: Part 2 Current Edition
should be consulted to determine the
requisite air vent requirements.
• Prolonged intensive use of the appliance
may call for additional ventilation, for
example opening a window, or more
effective ventilation, for example increasing
the level of mechanical ventilation where
present.
WARNING!
• The appliance must be installed according to
the instructions supplied. The installation
work must be undertaken by a competent
person as stated in the Gas Safety
(Installation & Use) Regulations current
editions and the IEE Wiring Regulations.
• The appliance should be serviced by an
authorised Service Engineer and only
genuine approved spare parts should be
used.
• It is important that the appliance is suitable
for your gas supply. Your installer should
check the rating plate.
• Make sure that a stability chain is fitted.
• The appliance must be installed in an
adequately ventilated room.
• If the appliance is to be placed on a base,
measures must be taken to prevent the
appliance from slipping.
• This appliance is heavy and care must be
taken when moving it.
• Do not attempt to lift or move this appliance
by the handles.
• All packaging, both inside and outside the
appliance must be removed before the
appliance is used.
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
modify the appliance in any way.
Child safety
• Do not allow children to play with any part of
the packaging.
• Do not allow children to sit or climb on the
drop down doors.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
children and other persons whose physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge prevents them
from using the appliance safely without
supervision or instruction by a responsible
person to ensure that they can use the
appliance safely.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.