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PIPING SYSTEM INSTALLATION
Heating system connections - Pipe diam 22 mm Hot water system connections - Pipe diam 15 mm The supply from the governed gas meter must beof adequate size to provide a constant inlet working
pressure of 20 mbar (8 in w.g.).
To avoid low gas pressure problems, it is
recommended that the gas supply is connected
using 22 mm pipe. Gas connection - Pipe diam 22 mm Tundish connection - Pipe diam 22 mm Safety valve discharge - Pipe diam 22 mm Water connection diagram 5 . Connectthe system pipework to the boiler observing the
correct flow and return format shown in diagram5 Connect the copper tails and isolating cocks
supplied, to the boiler : see . On completion, the gas installation must betested using the pressure drop method and purged
in accordance with the current issue of BS6891. Safety valve discharge Gas Safety (Installation and use) Regulations WARNING. It must not discharge above an
entrance or window or any type of public access
area.
Connect the safety valve discharge pipe to the
boiler, the discharge must be extended using not
less than 15 m o.d. pipe, to discharge in a visible
position outside the building, facing downward
preferably over a drain. The pipe must have a
continuous fall and be routed to a position so that
any discharge of water, possibly boiling or steam,
cannot create any danger to persons, damage to
property or external electrical components and
wiring. Tighten all pipe connection joints. In your interests and that of gas safety, it is the law
that ALL gas appliances are installed and serviced
by a competent person in accordance with the
above regulations. >
F : Gas A : Heating
return
Flow restrictor, filterand non return valve D : Domestic hot
water flowB : Coldwater inlet C : Heatingflow
Diagram 5 Pla 194UK 8 >