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2.0 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
2.1 SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: This stove must only be installed by a registered, suitably qualified and
competent person in accordance with BS8303 and the current national building
regulations, understanding that such regulations may differ throughout the UK.
HANDLING
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When lifting the stove the installer must comply with the Manual Handling
Operations Regulations 1992, as amended by the Health and Safety Regulations 2002. In
doing so carrying out risk assessment to control and reduce the risk of injury from lifting
the stove.
FIRE CEMENT
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Some types are caustic and should not be allowed to come into contact
with the skin. Always refer to the relevant COSHH information and use any recommended
protective equipment such as gloves. In case of contact with skin wash immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice if necessary.
ASBESTOS
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These stoves contain no asbestos. During the installation, should you
suspect any asbestos within the building fabric you must follow the Control of Asbestos
Regulations 2012 Approved Code of Practice and Guidance.
METAL PARTS
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When installing or servicing this stove care should be taken to avoid the
possibility of personal injury. The installation and servicing must be in accordance with
the Health and Safety at Work Act and the manufacturer of the stove accepts no liability
if this advice is not followed. In all instances a risk assessment must be completed when
installing and working on the stove. This stove has been extensively tested for safety and
efficiency and it must not be modified in any way. Any attempts to do so may compromise
the safety and may become to the detriment of the environment. Always use approved
manufacturers replacement parts as recommended by your supplier.
Failure to adhere to this advice will invalidate your warranty.
SPILLAGE TESTING
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Where an extractor fan is fitted within the same room, the stove
must be tested for its safe operation under the worst case condition with the extractor
fan running at maximum speed. If the stove does not operate safely then it must be
disconnected until such time provisions have been made to either disconnect the
extractor fan or complete a satisfactory spillage test. Guidance on spillage testing must
sought and completed in accordance with BS8303.
We do not recommend that an extractor fan is fitted into the same room as the stove
after it has been installed as it may be detrimental to the performance of the stove
resulting in spillage of products of combustion.
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