Consumer unit mounted on its side

[mattyevz]

Hi peeps im about to do a periodic for a client and i noticed the consumer unit was mounted on its side. Its a wylex 16th board. Any problems with this? If so what code would you give?

 

[tonys]

Not fitted to manufacturers instructions.

 

[J.C.E]

also seen this before due to where its positioned, as said above that would be fitted not to manufacturers instructions. would like to know if there is a prob with this too...

 

[telectrix]

Not fitted to manufacturers instructions.

not seen one yet with " this side up " on it. it's a point, though. but in industrial boards, 3 phase with single phase MCBs as well) the MCBs are mounted horizontally, so i can't see a problem. sometimes lack of space when fitting a new CU means you have no option but to fit sideways, any other thoughts on this one lads/lasses?

 

[DurhamSparky]

nothing wrong with that!!....

what has been on a side got to do with been up wards..!!

providing the IP rating of the unit is not contravened and its accessible for inspection nothing wrong!!

 

[High Tower]

Nothing in the BRB that says you cant do it, just looks a bit pony!

 

[mattyevz]

Yer, i dont have Wylex instructions in hand to see if it mentions anything about the way its mounted?

 

[DurhamSparky]

mind you if it was mounted upside down the volts would keep dropping out and going every where!!

 

[High Tower]

Why 2 identical topics ??

 

[mattyevz]

Sorry mod please delete . Mistake

 

[telectrix]

Yer, i dont have Wylex instructions in hand to see if it mentions anything about the way its mounted?

i've heard of mounting sheep in south wales, but never a wylex

 

[Phil]

Why 2 identical topics ??

Sorry mod please delete . Mistake

done both merged

 

[mattyevz]

Haha i like that one. we S#ag em u eat um!

 

[Adam W]

I think 'manufacturer's instructions' is the key here, and also the appropriate reg.
If there's absolutely no other way of doing it I can't see the problem, but in my book you shouldn't start going around mounting consumer units on their sides just because there's no specific reg prohibiting it.
Others seem to disagree...