Connect the flue pipe to the stove making sure that it fits snugly
into the base of the flue collar . Seal the collar and flue connection
with fire cement or with other suitable high temperature sealant.
Add flue sections as required; note that all flue sockets must face
upwards. Ensure that the flue pipe end is no closer than 76mm
to the side or rear of the chimney walls. It is essential that all
connections between the stove and the chimney flue are sealed
and made airtight.
Avoid using bends greater than 45° to the vertical
(Fig 7)
. All flue
pipes should be as close to vertical where possible. For rear flue
connection the length of the horizontal run of the flue pipe should
not exceed 150mm
(Fig 8)
. Both chimney and flue pipe must be
accessible for cleaning and if ALL parts of the chimney cannot
be reached, a soot door must be fitted to enable this to be done.
This product must not be installed on a shared flue.
Flue Draught
The chimney should be checked before the stove is installed to
ensure that there is adequate flue pull. The draught can be checked
initially by using a smoke match close to the flue opening. If the
chimney doesn’t pull the smoke it may suggest that the chimney
needs further attention. Any remedial work to the chimney flue
should be carried out by a suitably qualified engineer.
A flue draught of minimum 12 Pascal to maximum 25 Pascal is
required for satisfactory appliance performance. The flue draught
should be checked under fire at high output and if it exceeds the
recommended maximum a flue draught stabiliser (or flue damper
as it is also known) must be fitted so the rate of burning can be
controlled and prevent overfiring.
Flue Damper (Not Supplied)
When burning wood, a flue damper may be fitted to reduce the
draught through the stove if the draught is too high. When the
damper is set in the open position the chimney draws at full
draught, increasing the volume of air flow through the stove and
flue. Shutting the damper restricts the flow, slowing the rate of
burning. The damper should be fitted to the stove flue and should
be the same size as the flue pipe. As a rule it should be fitted no
closer than 700mm from the flue outlet of the appliance.
A flue damper should not be fitted when burning solid fuels
other than wood.
Room Ventilation
For safe operation this stove must be provided with combustion
air supply in addition to normal room ventilation, in accordance
with Building Regulations. Minimum ventilation requirements vary
depending on whether the dwelling is considered to be of standard
construction or of airtight construction, or if a flue draught stabiliser
has been fitted. The required open air vent sizes are as follows:
Table 4 - Additional Room Ventilation Required
Standard build dwellings {air permeability >5.0m³ /(h.m²)}
No Flue Stabiliser
No additional vent required
With Flue Stabiliser
15 cm²
Airtight build dwellings {air permeability ≤5.0m³ /(h.m²)}
No Flue Stabiliser
27 cm²
With Flue Stabiliser
42 cm²
The stove may be connected to a dedicated combustion air supply
using the air duct at the rear of the stove
(see ‘X’ Fig 4)
. Connection
can be made to an external wall vent using standard 4” flexible
aluminium ducting. Plastic ducting must not be used.
An extractor fan must not be used in the same room as this
appliance.
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Floor Protection & Installation Clearances
In all instances the stove must be positioned on a non-combustible
hearth that conforms to Building Regulations and is firm, secure
and capable of supporting the stove. Care should be taken to
ensure the stove is level.
The stove can be installed in suitably sized recess, either purpose
built or an existing fireplace. In this instance Building Regulations
require that a solid constructional hearth of minimum 125mm must
be used, including the thickness of the floor and any decorative
top surface (e.g. tiling). We recommend a minimum air circulation
space of at least 150mm around the sides and rear and 300mm
above the top to obtain maximum heat output and for access to
the rear of the stove.
Building regulations stipulate minimum wall clearances for stoves
from adjacent walls and constructional hearth
(Table 3 & Fig 5)
.
The stove can also be installed freestanding in the room. In this
instance a reduced thickness hearth may be used, which must
be made from non-combustible board, sheet or tiles of minimum
thickness12mm.
(Fig 6)
shows the minimum distances required
from the hearth edge to the sides of the stove.
In all cases allow an apron of at least 300mm at the front of the
stove in case of spills when de-ashing.
Table 5
shows the minimum safe distances to combustable
materials which must be observed in all installations. Any
surrounding combustible material should not exceed 80°C.
Table 5
Sides
Rear
Bellingham 5kW
500mm
250mm
Existing Fireplace
An existing fireplace opening can be bricked up or sealed with a
register plate, 2.5mm sheet steel or concrete. A short length of
flue pipe may then be used to connect the stove to the chimney.
Ideally the old fireplace should be filled in so that there is a smooth
streamlined entry into the flueway.
(Fig 8)
Typical installation for Inglenook Fireplaces
Inglenook fireplaces can have very large bore chimneys
(Fig 9)
.
Check with your installer – you may need a stainless steel flexible
flue liner for solid fuel fitting.
Commissioning
Upon completion of installation, the stove and flue system should
be tested by a suitably qualified person to make sure it is safe for
normal use. A smoke draw test should be completed to check for
soundness of joints and seals and also that all smoke and fumes
are taken from the appliance up the chimney and emitted safely.
First warm the flue with a blowlamp or similar for about 10 minutes.
Place a lit smoke pellet on the centre of the grate with the air
controls open. Close the door – the smoke should be drawn up the
flue and be seen to exit from the flue terminal. Complete the test
with all windows and doors shut in the room where the appliance
is fitted.
If a ceiling fan is present it must be operated on max for the duration
of the test. If there are any extraction fans in adjacent rooms these
too must be operated on maximum setting during the test with the
interconnecting doors open. If any spillage occurs, recheck the
suitability of the flue system making sure there is adequate air
supply to the room (as per Building Regulations).
Light the appliance and slowly increase the temperature to
operating levels. Open the main fire door when the appliance
reaches normal operating condition and carry out a spillage test
using a smoke match or pellet around the door opening. If any
spillage occurs, open all windows, allow the fire to go out and
recheck the flue system and ventilation.
