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Pre-installation checks, Fitting appliances on a boat – Yeoman YM-CL5MF User Manual

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PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKS

3.5 All open flued appliances can be affected by temporary

atmospheric conditions which may allow fumes to enter the

boat. An electronic carbon monoxide detector conforming

to the latest edition of BSEN50292 must be fitted and

maintained.

3.6 Failure to safely install the appliance could endanger the

boat and persons on board.

2.7 Ventilation requirements in the UK are as shown in the table

below:

A) Traditionally Built Homes

— Where the leakage is greater than 5m

3

/hour/m

2

.

— Ventilation normally required = 550mm

2

per kW output

over 5kW

Output (kw)

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

A

Additional

ventilation

mm2

None

None

550

1100

1650

2200

2750

cm2

None

None 5.50

11.0

16.5

22.0

27.5

in2

None

None 0.89

1.77

2.66

3.55

4.40

B) Modern Construction Homes

— Where the leakage is less than 5m

3

/hour/m

2

.

— Ventilation normally required = 550mm

2

per kW

Output (kw)

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

B

Additional

ventilation

mm2

2200

2750

3300 3850 4400

4950

5500

cm2

22.0

27.5

33.0

38.5

44.0

49.5

55.0

in2

3.55

4.40

5.32

6.21

7.10

7.99

8.87

2.8 Permanent air vents should be non-adjustable and positioned

where they are unlikely to be become blocked.

2.9 If vents open into adjoining rooms or spaces there must be an

air vent of at least the same size direct to the outside.

2.10 Site the vents where cold draught is unlikely to cause

discomfort. This can be avoided by placing vents near ceilings

or close to the appliance, see diagram below.

2.11 Extractor fans or cooker hoods must not be placed in the

same room or space as this can cause the appliance to emit

fumes into the room.

2.12 Increase air supply provisions where a room contains multiple

appliances.

2.13 If any checks reveal problems do not proceed with the

fitting of the appliance until they have been rectified.

3. FITTING APPLIANCES ON A BOAT

3.1 If an appliance is to be fitted in a boat it must be done in

accordance with the latest edition of BS 8511 (Code of

Practice for the Installation of Solid Fuel Heating Appliances

on Boats). The Code covers the design, installation

and operation of solid fuel heating appliances that are

suitable for fitting into inland waterway boats, and gives

guidance on product selection, design considerations,

installation requirements, inspection and testing, as well as

maintenance and safe use tips.

3.2 Consideration should also be given to the requirements of

the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) to ensure the boat's insurance

remains valid.

3.3 The appliance should only be installed by a competent

person with experience of the latest edition of BS 8511 and

the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS).

3.4 Secure the product to a suitably constructed non-

combustible hearth.

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