boiler ventilation

[timtheenchanter]

I have a Glow worm 30CXI condensing boiler, fitted in a compartment in the bedroom,

The compartment/cupboard has two vents in it from the previous boiler, the installations instructions say that no ventilation is requiered (balanced flu etc) but there is a sticker on the boiler saying that the vents cant be blocked/removed, which one is correct, or is it a case of if they are there you cant remove them?

I ask because i am re-decorating the bedroom and a cupboard would fit nicly between the boiler compartment and the chimney breast

If they cant be removed would it be acceptable to move them forward?

 

[Gasman1015]

Yes, they can be removed.

 

[bab]

Lots of boiler maufaturers get round compartment ventilation to suit customers & installers, Block them see how hot it gets in there & wonder why then do electroninc items hav built in fans. It is legal to remove um but its your money when electronics hav a reduced lifetime. Keeps the boiler makers happy sellin u new bits too.

 

[timtheenchanter]

ok, so i think i will leave one, and move the other so it wont be in a cupboard, the top one is kind of no use anyway, its above a solid shelf