GAS SAFETY (INSTALLATION & USE) REGULATIONS
LOCATION
PROVISION FOR VENTILATION
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Prior to installation, ensure that the local distributions (nature of the gas and gas
pressure) and the adjustment conditions are compatible. The adjustment conditions
for this appliance are stated on the rating plate which is fitted on the underside of
the base panel. This appliance is not designed to be connected to a combustion
products evacuation device. It must be installed and connected in accordance with
current installation regulations. Particular attention should be given to the relevant
requirements regarding ventilation.
It is the law that all gas appliances are installed by competent persons in accordance
with the current edition of the above regulations. It is in your interest and that of
safety to ensure compliance with the law.
In the UK, CORGI registered installers work to safe standards of practice.
The cooker must also be installed in accordance with BS 6172:
Failure to install the cooker correctly could invalidate the warranty liability claims and
could lead to prosecution.
The cooker may be located in a kitchen, kitchen/diner or a bed-sitting room, but not
in a room containing a bath or shower. The cooker must not be installed in a bed-
sitting room of less than 20m
3
.
The room containing the cooker should have an air supply in accordance with BS
5440: Part 2.
The room must have an opening window or equivalent; some rooms may also
require a permanent vent. If the room has a volume between 5 and 10m
3
, it will
require an air vent of 50cm
2
effective area unless it has a door which opens directly
to outside. If the room has a volume of less than 5m
3
, it will require an air vent of
100cm
2
effective area. If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same room,
BS 5440: Part 2 should be consulted to determine air vent requirements.
