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INSTALLER INSTRUCTIONS
The installation of this appliance must comply with all local regulations, including those referring to National and European Standards before
it can be operated. However, for England and Wales, only, the coming into force on 1st April 2002 of SI 2002 No 440 exempts the
householder from this legal requirement for the installation of solid fuel fired appliance whose rated heat output is 50kW or less in a building
having no more than 3 storeys (excluding any basement) if a Competent Engineer is employed who is registered under the Registration
Scheme for Companies and Engineers involved in the Installation and Maintenance of Domestic Solid Fuel Fired Equipment operated by
HETAS Ltd or a similar body. These registered Competent Engineers may also carry out associated building work necessary to ensure that
the installed appliance complies with Building Regulations without involving the Local Authority Building Control Department.
Your attention is drawn to the precautions and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Acts, and whatever new legislation
being introduced during the life of this document.
Most problems you may experience when using the wood burner are linked to the chimney flue. We cannot insist enough on this point....
You should not content yourself with the results obtained by a previous appliance of which the air supply requirements might have been
very different. This is why would strongly recommend that an existing flue is lined with a correctly sized stainless-steel flue liner. First of all,
make sure the chimney flue is sound as it plays an essential role. It will have an impact on the final result by supplying the firebox with
combustion air and extracting the combustion gases.
A good chimney must be built from low heat conductivity materials and should not cool easily.
The minimum flue diameter for closed-door operation can be 125 mm on condition that the sizing of the flue as per the EN 13384.1 standard
authorises this size. Whenever possible, we recommend the use of a flue with a diameter the same size as the flue collar on the appliance.
The chimney must start in the room the appliance is installed in. The flue must be perfectly sealed.
The connecting flue and the chimney flue or lining used must have a G rating (meaning they can withstand chimney fires). The appliances
must be connected to flues rated at 50°C more than the appliance’s declared temperature, however they are connected.
The height must not be less than 4.5 metres and it must exit to the open air at least 600mm above the roof ridge or any other obstacle
located at less than 8 metres from the flue.
The flue draft must be between 12 and 15 pascals (0.048 to 0.06 inH
2
O) for normal settings and never drop below 12 pascals at a normal
setting as this would give mediocre performance.
If the pressure difference is too high, plan to install a draft regulator. If there is not enough pressure difference, comply
with the flue specifications in this section.
If the flue cross section is oversized, the volume to heat is too great and the draft will struggle to establish. In this case,
plan to line the flue using a wood/coal approved liner. Its sizing follows precise calculation rules (EN 13384.1 standard)
that only a professional is trained to define.
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Remove chimney pots that have an output cross section of less than 2.5 dm 2 .
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It is recommended to have a chimney sweeping hatch located at about 50 cm above the axis of the connecting flue.
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Before considering connecting, make sure the flue is perfectly clean. If necessary, have the chimney swept.
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Installation by a qualified professional is required. All local and national regulations must be complied with.
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Extractors used in the same room, or in the same space, as the appliance can have a dangerous disrupting effect on
its operation. A flue disturbance test will ascertain if there is a problem.
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The simultaneous use of other appliances in the same space as this appliance may disrupt the flue draught.
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Never obstruct the air intakes in the room. Place them so that they are difficult to block. The appliance uses air it takes
from the room, unless the direct air flue kit is fitted, so the air supply must have a sufficient contribution from outside.
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These appliances are not designed to be connected to a multiple flue.
IMPORTANT:
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Check that the floor has a sufficient load bearing capacity. If necessary, place a load distribution plate, or take all other necessary
appropriate measures.
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If the flooring is composed of flammable materials, it must be suitably protected using a 12mm thick fireproof plate that extends
beyond the front of the appliance by at least 30 cm.
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Use connecting pipes of the correct diameter, preferably enamelled, as their resistance to corrosion is high. Their length must be as
short as possible as that the heat of the flue gases is used to create the flue draft.
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Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located away from pedestrian traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
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The back wall must not have any flammable elements. If this is not the case, it must be effectively protected. A safe distance from
flammable materials at the back of
45 cm must be implemented.
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The walls on the left or right of the appliance must be at least 50 cm distant from the appliance if composed of flammable materials.
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In the case of a flammable lintel it must be at least 45 cm above the appliance.
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The appliance radiates heat naturally and we recommend moving any flammable material (wooden chairs, sofas, etc.) in front of
the appliance to a distance of at least 150 cm.