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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The installer has a responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to provide for the
safety of persons carrying out the installation. Attention is drawn to the fact that fire cement is
caustic and hands must be washed thoroughly after use. The appliance is heavy and care must
be taken during handling. Although the appliance does not contain asbestos products, it is possible
that asbestos may be disturbed in existing installations and every precaution must be taken. These
instructions give a guide for the installation of the appliance but in no way absolves the installer
from responsibilities to confirm to British Standards, in particular
BS8303 and BS6461, relating to
the installation of solid fuel appliances. All local regulations, including those referring to National
and European standards need to be complied with when installing the appliance.
CHIMNEY & FLUE
The successful operation of these appliances relies on the adequate performance of the chimney to
which it is connected. The chimney must:
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Have an internal cross section of no less than 320cm
2
(200mm diameter). If wood is the
preferred fuel, the appliance would benefit from a six inch liner (150mm) being fitted.
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Be a minimum 4.6m high from hearth level to pot.
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Be terminated at least 600mm above roof level so that the chimney does not terminate in a
pressure zone (see Fig.2).
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Be free from cracks, severe bends, voids and obstructions.
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Be connected to this one appliance only.
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New chimneys must be built in accordance with local building regulations.
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New chimneys must be tested in accordance with HETAS requirements.
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If this stove is installed as a freestanding appliance, it should not support any part of the
chimney.
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Voids in the chimney should be avoided, as these will prevent a steady flue draught.
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The stove flue pipe should pass beyond the narrowing of the chimney (see Fig. 1).
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Consideration should be given to falling soot. For rear outlet stoves it may be necessary to
provide a soot catchment area in the flue pipe so that soot does not settle in the path of the
flue gases. The optional rear flue box attachment available from ESSE has a detachable base
that allows for fallen soot to be removed (See Fig.1).
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A flue/chimney access point may also be required so that the state of the chimney can be checked
and any fallen soot removed.
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External flues must be insulated to prevent heat loss.
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Parts of the appliance, especially the external surfaces,
will be hot to touch when in operation and due care will
need to be taken.
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Your stove should not be used as an incinerator and only
recommended fuels shall be used.