Booklet 722
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1 Warnings
1.1 Important Warnings
It is a LEGAL REQUIREMENT that the installation of all new or replacement, wood or solid
fuel heating appliance, obtain building control approval from your local authority or the
installation work must be carried out through a government approved competent persons
scheme. A list of all competent person schemes can be found :
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/competent-person-scheme-current-schemes-and-how-
schemes-are-authorised
All local regulations, including those referring to National & European standards, need to
be complied with when installing the appliance.
This stove should not be installed into a chimney or flue system that serves other heating
appliances.
Any manufacturers instructions must not be taken as overriding statutory requirements.
Flue & Ducting Ltd will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental loss or
injury however caused.
2 Health & Safety
2.1 Heath & Safety Practice
Before any installation work is undertaken consideration must be given to the Health and
Safety at Work Act 1974. Safe working practices should be followed at all times.
Please consult health and safety guidelines for advice on handling heavy and/or
large items.
During installation ensure that adequate precautions are taken to avoid unnecessary risk
to yourself or any householder.
The danger from the caustic nature of fire cement, should be avoided by using these
accepted methods: Wear gloves when handling fire cement. Wear goggles when chiselling
or looking up chimneys.
This stove contains no asbestos. If there is a possibility of disturbing any asbestos in the
course of the installation then please seek specialist guidance and use appropriate
protective equipment.
Any further warnings in this document will be marked out in a box such as
this one.
Ignoring the warnings, could lead to damage / injury to persons and / or
property.
WOODFORD Stove
Installation Guide
