The Clean Air Act 1993 and Smoke Control Areas
Under the Clean Air Act local authorities may declare the whole
or part of the district of the authority to be a smoke control area. It
is an offence to emit smoke from a chimney of a building, from a
furnace or from any fixed boiler if located in a designated smoke
control area. It is also an offence to acquire an “unauthorised fuel”
for use within a smoke control area unless it is used in an “exempt”
appliance (“exempted” from the controls which generally apply in
the smoke control area).
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
has powers under the Act to authorise smokeless fuels or exempt
appliances for use in smoke control areas in England. In Scotland
and Wales this power rests with Ministers in the devolved
administrations for those countries. Separate legislation, the Clean
Air (Northern Ireland) Order 1981, applies in Northern Ireland.
Therefore it is a requirement that fuels burnt or obtained for use
in smoke control areas have been “authorised” in Regulations
and that appliances used to burn solid fuel in those areas (other
than “authorised” fuels) have been exempted by an Order made
and signed by the Secretary of State or Minister in the devolved
administrations.
The Bellingham 5kW stove has been recommended as suitable for
use in smoke control areas when burning wood and manufactured
smoke less fuels. The air control has been set to ensure a minimum
burn rate for clean burning during operation.
Further information on the requirements of the Clean Air Act can
be found here : http://smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk/
Your local authority is responsible for implementing the Clean
Air Act 1993 including designation and supervision of smoke
control areas and you can contact them for details of Clean Air
Act requirements
After Sales Service
As a sign of our commitment to quality, all new Dimplex solid
fuel stoves are guaranteed against casting faults and other
manufacturing defects for 10 years in the case of non-boiler
stoves and 5 years in the case of boiler models, subject to certain
conditions and exclusions. The guarantee covers the main body
of the stove and external cast parts under normal domestic use
- it does not cover use in commercial premises. The guarantee
period begins on the date of purchase. The guarantee covers
replacement of the parts found to be defective but does not cover
labour charges.
Conditions and Exclusions:
The guarantee does not cover the following items which are
deemed to be consumable items under normal use: glass, rope
seals, grate, ashpan, cast iron liners, riddling lever, baffle plate,
fire bricks and log retainer.
It is a condition of the guarantee that the installation complies
with relevant Building Regulations and is carried out by a suitably
qualified individual (HETAS registered in England and Wales, or
equivalent in other countries) with certificate of installation and
appropriate commissioning retained by the end-user along with
proof of purchase.
Whilst the guarantee does not cover any aspect of the flue
arrangements for the installation, or the installation work itself, as
these are beyond the control of Dimplex as the manufacturer of
the stove, it is a condition of the guarantee that the flue be swept
by a suitably qualified individual as appropriate but at a minimum
interval of once per year. It is expected that the stove would be
inspected for developing faults at the time of sweeping to allow
any necessary maintenance to be carried out.
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Damage or defects caused by the following are excluded: over-
firing, use of inappropriate fuels such as petroleum coke or
household rubbish, flue draft problems, ventilation issues, accident,
misuse, fair wear and tear, unauthorised modifications or repairs
made using incorrect spares.
In normal usage the paint finish of the stove may change colour
slightly or lighten in shade over time. This is considered normal and
is not covered by the guarantee. Damage caused by over-firing is
excluded from the guarantee.
It is a condition of the guarantee that only genuine Dimplex spare
parts are used. Parts that may need occasional replacement are
fire bricks, ashpan, grate and log retainer. NB: sealing rope and
rope adhesive are generic stove spares that can be purchased
from most stove retailers. Provided the rope seals are replaced
like for like and fixed with appropriate stove rope adhesive, this
will not invalidate the guarantee.
Genuine Dimplex spare parts are available in the UK direct from
the manufacturer and can be ordered via www.dimplex.co.uk or
by telephone on 0845 600 5111. For Republic of Ireland orders
see www.dimpco.ie or Tel: 01 842 8222
Dimplex reserves the right to provide either replacement parts or
a replacement stove, at their sole discretion, in order to satisfy
claims made under this guarantee.
Replacement parts or stoves are covered only for the remainder
of the original guarantee period.
Dimplex will not be held responsible for any consequential or
incidental loss, damage or injury, howsoever caused.
The Dimplex stove guarantee does not affect, and is in addition
to, your statutory rights.
Should you require after sales service or should you need to
purchase any spares, please contact the retailer from whom the
appliance was purchased. Please do not return a faulty product
to us in the first instance as this may result in loss or damage and
delay in providing you with a satisfactory service. Please retain
your receipt as proof of purchase.
