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4. Installation Information
Flue and Chimney
The chimney height and the position of the chimney terminal should conform to Building
Regulations. Minimum chimney height is 4.5m. Check that the chimney is in good condition, dry,
free from cracks and obstructions. Whilst the flue pipe connecting collar on the appliance accepts
a 5" (125mm) flue pipe, the diameter of the chimney flue should never be less than 150mm and
not more than 200mm. If any of these requirements are not met, the chimney should be lined
using a suitable method. In any case we recommend that the chimney is lined with a 6" (150mm)
twin ply stainless steel flexible liner which will ensure that the chimney will heat up quickly and
provide the optimum draught for good appliance operation. It is imperative to use a robust
stainless steel angled connecting adaptor between the appliance and the
chimney liner. Where the chimney has previously served an open fire, it
must be thoroughly swept before connection to the Stove and the
installation of a chimney liner.
The retention of a high flue gas temperature is more beneficial for some
combustion equipment than others. Heating appliances burning solid fuel
or wood produce flue gas temperature levels depending on combustion
rate, which are in turn dictated by draught.
Flue Draught Requirement
A flue draught of minimum 1.2mm to a maximum 2.5mm water gauge (12
to 25 Pascals) is required for satisfactory appliance performance.
Connection to the Chimney
This appliance must not be used in a shared flue. It is
essential
that all
connections between the Stove, the adaptor and flue liner are sealed with
fire cement, (FlueSeal recommended). The chimney must be accessible
for cleaning which can normally be achieved through the appliance when
the Baffle Plate is removed.
It will be noticed that the illustration to the right does not feature a fire back
in the builders opening. It might be possible on occasion to use the
existing opening with a fire back in situ; individual circumstances will
dictate the actual installation requirements.
Typical
Application
Fixing and Sealing
1
. Before offering the appliance into the fireplace opening, apply the self adhesive ceramic rope
to the rear face of the three surfaces of the appliance edges which locate against the fire
surround.
2
. Locate the appliance in the builder’s opening so that the
surround seal is a good tight fit. Use the concrete anchor bolt
supplied to firmly secure the Stove to the hearth.
3
. It will normally be necessary to provide an opening in the
chimney breast over the surround in order to locate and fit the
appliance flue adaptor and subsequently the flue liner, lowered
from above. Circumstances will vary, and in any event it is
important that all flue joints are adequately made with fire
cement.
4
. An optional fixing and securing bracket is located on top of the appliance which can be
accessed from above and be used to provided additional fixing security if required. It is intended
to bear against the back of the fire surround and no drilling or additional fixings are required.
