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The chimney should not be close to tall trees, walls or buildings as these could cause downdraughts.
The chimney must be well insulated. The internal face of the flue must be free from cracks and fissures and
lined with fire cement or other, suitable, refractory material. If not, then a suitable liner must be installed
throughout its entire length.
4.2. Chimney installation
European standards must be followed. Due to the technical nature of these standards, they are mostly intended
for
professional installers. The following lists the relevant European standards.
EN 12446: 2016 - Chimneys - Components - Concrete outer wall elements.
EN 1443: 2019 - Chimneys - General Requirements.
EN1856-1: 2016 - Chimneys - Requirements for metal chimneys - Part 1: Products for system chimneys.
EN1856-2: 2010 - Chimneys - Requirements for metal chimneys - Part 2: Metal liners and connecting flue pipes.
EN13384-1: 2019 - Chimneys - Thermal and fluid dynamic calculation methods - Part 1.
EN1857: 2013 - Chimneys - Components - Flue liners.
EN1457: 2014 and Clay/ceramic flue liners - Requirements and test methods.
EN 1806: 2008- Chimneys - Clay/ceramic flue blocks for single wall chimneys - Requirements and test methods.
EN13069: 2008 - Chimneys - Clay/ceramic outer walls for system chimneys - Requirements and test methods.
EN 13063: 2010 - System chimneys with clay/ceramic flue liners - Part 1: Requirements and test methods for soot
Resistance.
Note: The liner must be safely and securely connected to the outlet pipe of the stove. And your chimney or liner
must be swept at least once each heating season and in accordance with local regulations.
4.3.
Your fireplace
If cement mortar has been used on the inside or outside of the fireplace during construction or installation then a
period of at least 7 days should be allowed before operation to prevent the cement cracking when drying out. The
stove will smoke slightly when first lit. These are fumes from the high temperature paint curing and baking hard.
The house should be well ventilated during the curing period, which will last approximately twenty minutes. During
this period the paintwork of the stove should not be touched. Only an appliance fitted by an accredited installer
guarantees compliance with architectural and fire prevention regulations. These rules must be followed to ensure
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