I have just fitted my kitchen and want to put my existing boiler into a cupboard. The model is Worcester Bosch 24Si II (manual http://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/index.php?fuseaction=literature.detail&con_id=5050&from_id=5029).
Having read the manual, once the boiler is in the cupboard it will not have the recommended clearance for a non vented enclosure, but the manual says that if this is the case 2 vents must be provided, one high and one low and need to be 264 cm/2.
Required clearance
Top 15cm
Sides 8cm
Bottom 20cm
Front 24cm
Actual clearance
Top 30cm (as top of cupboard has been cut away for flue)
Sides 1cm
Bottom 10cm
Front 1cm
What I'm planning is to cut a hole on the underside of the cupboard for the lower vent, and where the top is already open to allow the flue out of the cupboard, make sure this is at least the required size.
Would this be OK? I'm a little concerned about the 1cm clearance on the sides, even with the vents. If this is still a problem, could I drill several holes in the side too to increase air flow?
Also the manual refers to BS6798 and BS5440 Part 2. Would this be OK for these standards?
Many thanks for your help.
Having read the manual, once the boiler is in the cupboard it will not have the recommended clearance for a non vented enclosure, but the manual says that if this is the case 2 vents must be provided, one high and one low and need to be 264 cm/2.
Required clearance
Top 15cm
Sides 8cm
Bottom 20cm
Front 24cm
Actual clearance
Top 30cm (as top of cupboard has been cut away for flue)
Sides 1cm
Bottom 10cm
Front 1cm
What I'm planning is to cut a hole on the underside of the cupboard for the lower vent, and where the top is already open to allow the flue out of the cupboard, make sure this is at least the required size.
Would this be OK? I'm a little concerned about the 1cm clearance on the sides, even with the vents. If this is still a problem, could I drill several holes in the side too to increase air flow?
Also the manual refers to BS6798 and BS5440 Part 2. Would this be OK for these standards?
Many thanks for your help.