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DEFRA Clean Air Act Exemption 

The 

FDC5, FDC5W & FDC8 

stoves only have been exempted under the Clean Air Act 1993 

to burn seasoned wood logs in designated smokeless zones in the UK. This is subject to the 
correct fitting of the air control plate (the part and fitting instructions are supplied separately) 
maintaining the air wash control at a minimum opening at all times

. Instructions for wood 

burning MUST be followed in order to ensure compliance at all times.

  

FDC 4, 5, 5 Wide & 8 FREESTANDING 

STOVE RANGE 

V2 

4, 5, 5 & 8 kW Nominal Outputs 

With Patented 

TTi

 Air System

Installation and Operating 

Instructions 

Please hand these instructions to the stove user when the installation is complete. 

Leave the stove ready for operation and instruct the user in the correct use of the 

appliance and operation of controls. 

Important: 

– 

These products must be installed by a suitably 

qualified installer. 

 

FDC (UK) LIMITED 

Drews Yard

Hindon Road

 

Dinton, Salisbury 

WILTSHIRE 

SP3 5

EH

 

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: 01722 716 161 

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: 01722 716 162 

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[email protected]

 

Summary of Contents for FDC4

Page 1: ...followed in order to ensure compliance at all times FDC 4 5 5 Wide 8 FREESTANDING STOVE RANGE V2 4 5 5 8 kW Nominal Outputs With Patented TTi Air System Installation and Operating Instructions Please...

Page 2: ...4 Installation Information 4 4 1 Chimney 4 4 2 Ventilation 5 4 3 Flue Draught 5 4 4 Connection to Chimney 5 4 5 Material Clearances 6 4 6 Hearths 6 4 7 Commissioning Handover 7 5 Technical Data Declar...

Page 3: ...uel retainer Remove the two firebox side liners Now remove the firebox rear liner Handle store very carefully to one side where they will not get broken 2 2 Remove the front fuel retainer by lifting u...

Page 4: ...installation is either carried out under Local Authority Building Control approval or is installed by a Competent Person registered with a Government approved Competent Persons Scheme HETAS Ltd operat...

Page 5: ...nt 3 1 11 Metal Parts When installing or servicing this stove proper care should be taken to avoid the possibility of personal injury 4 0 Installation Information 4 1Chimney The chimney height and the...

Page 6: ...ction to the Chimney This appliance is not suitable for use in a shared flue When using a liner a 5 flexible flue liner is permitted be used on the FDC 5 5W models providing that they only burn smokel...

Page 7: ...ree air gap of at least 50mm must be left around the sides and top and at least 50mm at the back of the stove to obtain reasonable heat output and for access to the stove for removal and maintenance A...

Page 8: ...r not to run the stove at full output for at 3 4 days Explain that the stoves can provide much more or less than their rated heat outputs depending upon how they are burnt and the fuels and fuel loads...

Page 9: ...EN13240 2001 Amd 2 2004 EN13240 2001 Amd 2 2004 Additional Particulate Emission Test Standard PD6434 PD6434 PD6434 PD6434 Performance Characteristics on Wood Fuel Test Report Issue Date 09 2010 09 20...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...erging near the air holes to the rear of the firebox For maximum efficiency on Ancit fuel the amount of tertiary air needed is greatly reduced and so on some models a seal is provided to be mounted in...

Page 12: ...stove than solid mineral fuel but care must be taken that logs do not touch the baffle or the glass panel Do not stack logs above the level of the tertiary air inlets at the back of the stove Wood bu...

Page 13: ...ut for your comfort we would suggest that during this period you leave all doors and windows open First open the secondary air wash control fully Then load the firebox with plenty of starting fuel i e...

Page 14: ...d again The glass will likely black up due to the air wash being closed down fully 6 9 Shutting Down The stove will normally shut down by itself as the fuel is consumed In order to shut down the stove...

Page 15: ...does persist then the following immediate action should be taken 1 Open doors and windows to ventilate room and leave the premises 2 Let the fire out or remove and safely dispose of fuel from the app...

Page 16: ...15 FDC Freestanding Issue 5 05 15 8 1 FDC4 Stove Dimensions...

Page 17: ...16 FDC Freestanding Issue 5 05 15 8 2 FDC5 Stove Dimensions...

Page 18: ...17 FDC Freestanding Issue 5 05 15 8 3 FDC5W Stove Dimensions...

Page 19: ...18 FDC Freestanding Issue 5 05 15 8 4 FDC8 Stove Dimensions...

Page 20: ...o product failure 6 Where can I get spare parts Your local FDC stove retailer will be pleased to supply spare parts and to provide any other information you require Alternatively contact FDC 7 Can the...

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