BS 8446:2020 pdf download – Installation and maintenance of open- flued, non-domestic gas-fired laundry appliances — Specification Where a laundry appliance’s data plate carries the letters CATI or CAT ll followed by gas type designations,(i.e.2H, 2P, 2B),then the laundry appliance may be used for different types of gases whenadjusted to do so. In such a case, the installer should verify that the laundry appliance is correctly adjusted. Any new laundry appliance selected for installation shall be one that has been marked by the manufacturer as being suitable for the gas with which it is to be used. It shall also be suitable for itsintended location (see Clause 7). The installer shall verify that any new laundry appliance selected for installation is marked with anacceptable certification scheme. 6.2Used laundry appliances COMMENTARY ON 6.2 The original packaging is generally not available with used laundry appliances. These might or mightnot carry the CE mark. Where the manufacturer’s instructions are not available, these should beobtained from the manufacturer or their agent before installation of the laundry appliance begins.Where the laundry appliance carries the CE mark, the appliance data plate is likely to carry the information on type of gas and appliance inlet pressure. In such a case, the installation should proceedin accordance with the laundry appliance manufacturer’s instructions. Where the laundry appliance does not carry a CE mark, other criteria could apply, such as surface temperatures, appliance stability, ventilation, etc, and these should be taken into account in the methodof installation. The installer should satisfy themselves that the laundry appliance is safe in construction and condition, and can be used without constituting a danger. A used laundry appliance needs to be sold with a set of manufacturer’s instructions for safe installationto be practicable. Only used laundry appliances with which the manufacturers’instructions are supplied or areotherwise available shall be selected for installation. 7Location of laundry appliances 7.1General installation 7.1.1 A laundry appliance shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 7.1.2 A laundry appliance shall not be installed in a room containing a bath or shower. 7.1.3 Where a laundry appliance is to be installed in the same location as a dry cleaner, it shall be separated by a minimum distance of 5 m or installed in a separate room.Make-up air shall not come from the area of the dry cleaner. Make-up air shall be provided separately for both a dry cleaner and alaundry...
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