ACR STOVES MV2CL, Technical Manual

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appliance to enable the heat produced to rise and escape from the recess
back into the room.
Hearth Requirements
The appliance must stand on a level fireproof hearth with a minimum
thickness of 12mm. The hearth temperature created by this stove is below
100˚C. The hearth must protrude at least 300mm in front of the appliance
and 150mm either side of the appliance.
The appliance shall be installed on a floor with an adequate load bearing
capacity. If an existing construction doesn’t meet with prerequisite, suitable
measures (e.g. load distributing plate) shall be taken to achieve it.
Flue Requirements
The chimney must comply with current Building Regulations. Provision must
be made to provide access for cleaning the appliance, the flue gas
connector and the chimney flue.
The flue must be:
 In sound condition and provide sufficient draft
 Suitable for use with solid fuel burning appliances
 Be able to clean the entire length of the flue system without removal of
the appliance
 Free from deposits
 Well insulated
 At least 4.5m in height
The flue must not be:
 Shared with other appliances
 Weight bearing on the appliance
 A smaller diameter than the appliance flue collar size (125mm)