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CHIMNEY AND FLUE INFORMATION
The successful operation of the cooking appliance relies on the adequate
performance of the chimney to which it is connected.
The following chimney guidelines must be followed:
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A 150mm (6’’) diameter flue is required to connect to the cooking stove.
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Do not use Decromesh – only an active flue, with a rear heat shield at
1,000mm high.
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When installing into an existing chimney, the appliance is required to be
fully flued right to the top of the chimney.
o
Ensure that the flue is installed to the relevant standards.
o
If the appliance is installed as a freestanding appliance, it should not
support any part of the chimney.
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The flue should be free from cracks, severe bends, voids and obstructions.
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The flue should be connected to this one appliance only.
o
New flue must be in accordance with local regulations.
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The flue must have a cowl to prevent any ingress of rain.
o
It is recommended the flue uses an access point for cleaning and where
it can be checked and any fallen soot removed.
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Do not fit an extractor fan in the same room as the appliance.
o
Be a minimum 4m high from top of the cooker to the cowl.
NOTE
The flue to which this appliance is being connected must be swept and
examined for soundness prior to installation. Remedial action should be taken
if required, seeking expert advice if necessary.
Where the chimney is believed to have served an open fire installation it is
possible that a higher flue gas temperature from a closed appliance may
loosen deposits that were firmly adhered, with the consequent risk of flue
blockage. It is therefore recommended that the chimney be swept a second
time within a month of regular use after installation.
