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4.7.
Hearths:
These stoves require a 125mm thick non-combustible constructional hearth beneath them to
protect the building; this can include any solid non-combustible floor. A non-combustible
superimposed hearth forming an apron of at least 225mm at the front of the stove and 150mm
on either side must also be provided. The superimposed hearth must not be less than 12mm
thick and must have a clearly defined edge (change of level) to discourage placing of any
combustible materials on or partially over it. Ensure the hearth is flat & level and the back panel
and surround are at right angles to the hearth.
The appliance shall be installed on a floor with adequate load-bearing capacity. If the existing
construction does not meet this requirement, suitable measures (e.g. load distributing plate)
should be provided to achieve it.
4.8.
Commissioning and Handover
CO Alarm: Building Regulations require that whenever a new or replacement fixed solid fuel or
wood/biomass appliance is installed in a dwelling a carbon monoxide alarm must be fitted in
the same room as the appliance. Further guidance is available in BS EN50292:2002 and from the
alarm manufacturer’s instructions. Provision of an alarm must not be considered a substitute
for either installing the appliance correctly or ensuring regular servicing and maintenance of the
appliance and chimney system.
Upon completion of the installation, allow a suitable period of time for any fire cement and
mortar to dry out. A small fire may then be lit and checked to ensure the smoke and fumes are
taken from the stove up the chimney and emitted safely to atmosphere.
Advise the customer not to run the stove at full output for at 3 – 4 days. Explain that stoves can
provide much more or less output than their rated ‘nominal’ heat outputs depending upon
fuels, fuel loads used and how they are operated.
Warn the customer that using excessive air (having the air controls open too wide for too long
with a full fuel load) can over-fire and irreparably damage the stove. Damage caused by over
firing is NOT covered by any warranty.
Left and right firebricks are provided for the FP/FGi5 Wide and FPi8 models for use when
burning smokeless fuels only – see section on solid smokeless fuel burning. They are NOT
required to be fitted for burning wood but MUST be fitted for burning smokeless fuels. Explain
this to the customer and show them how to take them in and out of the firebox.
On completion of the installation and commissioning, check all parts of the appliance are
correctly fitted and ensure that the operating instructions and operating tools (including gloves)
for the stove are left with the customer. You must be sure to advise the customer on the correct
use of the appliance with the fuels likely to be used on the stove and warn them to use only the
recommended fuels for the stove.
Advise the user on what to do should smoke or fumes be emitted into the room from the stove
– see Safety Notes section. The user should be warned that they MUST use a suitable fireguard
in the presence of children, aged and/or infirm persons.
