stabilizer should be fitted.
It is important that there is sufficient
draw in the chimney and that the
chimney does not suffer from
down-draught. When the chimney is
warm the draw should be not less
than 2.5mm (0.10 inches) water
gauge. If in doubt about the chimney
seek expert advice.
HEARTH AND FIRE
SURROUND
The stove must stand on a fireproof
hearth and must be situated at least
300mm (12 inches) from any
combustible material. There must be
a gap behind the stove of at least
25mm to allow air to enter the
airwash inlets. The positioning of the
stove and the size of the hearth are
governed by building regulations for
Class 1 appliances. These building
regulations state that the hearth must
extend in front of the stove by at least
300mm (12 inches) and to the sides
of the stove by at least 150mm (6
inches). If in doubt as to the
positioning of the stove expert advice
should be sought either from the
supplier or the local building
inspector.
The fireplace must allow good
circulation of air around the
appliance to ensure that maximum
heat is transferred to the room and
also to prevent the fireplace from
overheating. A gap of 150mm (6
inches) each side and 300mm (12
inches) above the appliance should
give sufficient air circulation. If a
wooden mantelpiece or beam is used
in the fireplace it should be a
minimum of 460mm (18 inches), and
preferably 600mm (24 inches) from
the appliance. In some situations it
may be necessary to shield the beam
or mantelpiece to protect it.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Please take care when installing the
stove that the requirements of the
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
are met.
Some types of fire cement are caustic
and should not be allowed to come
into contact with the skin. In case of
contact wash with plenty of water.
If there is a possibility of disturbing
any asbestos in the course of
installation then please use
appropriate protective equipment.
There must not be an extractor fan
fitted in the same room as the stove
as this can cause the appliance to
emit fumes into the room.
There must be an adequate air supply
into the room in which the appliance
is installed totalling at least 100
square cm. (16 square inches) to
provide combustion air. This is
particularly necessary if the room is
double glazed.
In addition to these instructions the
requirements of BS.8303 and
BS.6461 Pt 1&2; 1984 must be
fulfilled. Local Authority Bylaws and
Building Regulations regarding the
installation of Solid Fuel burning
appliances, flues and chimneys must
also be observed.
PERFORMANCE
The output of the Country 6 is 6.0
kW (20,500 Btu/h). The optional
add-in boiler has an output of 2.9 kW
(10,000 Btu/h), if the boiler is fitted
then the heat output to the room will
be reduced by this amount.
These outputs are based on a 2 hourly
re-fuelling cycle burning seasoned
hardwood logs, or a 4 hourly
re-fuelling cycle burning smokeless
fuel.
CHIMNEY
In order for the appliance to perform
satisfactorily the chimney height
must not be less than 4 metres
measured vertically from the outlet of
the stove to the top of the chimney.
The internal dimensions of the
chimney should preferably be 175
mm (7 inches) or 200mm (8 inches)
either square or round and MUST
NOT BE LESS THAN 150 mm (6
INCHES).
If an existing chimney is to be used it
must be swept and checked, it must
be in good condition, free from
cracks and blockages, and should not
have an excessive cross sectional
area. If you find that the chimney is
in poor condition then expert advice
should be sought regarding the
necessity of having the chimney
lined. If it is found necessary to line
the chimney then a lining suitable for
Solid Fuel must be used.
If there is no existing chimney then a
prefabricated block chimney or a twin
walled insulated stainless steel flue to
BS.4543 can be used either internally
or externally. These chimneys must
be fitted in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions and
Building Regulations.
Anki pumice liners or chimney
blocks will give a highly insulated
chimney which will work well with
all fuels. For details ring (01983)
527997.
Single wall flue pipe is suitable for
connecting the stove to the chimney
but is not suitable for using for the
complete chimney.
If it is found that there is excessive
draw in the chimney then a draught
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