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Air Control Stop (Low Rate Stop)
The 16i, 18i, 50i and 60i have been recommended as suitable for use in smoke control areas when burning
wood and are fitted with a low rate stop. This stop prevents the air control lever being slid to the fully closed
position. This will allow the fire to be turned down to a minimum setting without being fully closed.
If the fire is installed into a smoke controlled area then the low rate stop
MUST
be left fitted in position. If the
fire is not installed in a smoke controlled area then the stop may be removed.
Further information on the requirements of the Clean Air Act can be found here:
www.gov.uk/smoke-control-area-rules
Your local authority is responsible for implementing the Clean Air Act 1993 including designation and supervision
of smoke control areas and you can contact them for details of Clean Air Act requirements.
Health and Safety Precautions
Special care must be taken when installing the stove such that the requirements of the Health and Safety at
Work Act are met.
THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED AND APPROVED TO BURN WOOD WITH THE DOOR CLOSED.
WHEN A COAL GRATE IS INSERTED, THEN COAL, SMOKELESS FUELS AND OTHER SOLID FUELS
MAY BE BURNT.
THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT DESIGNED TO BURN GAS.
Important Points to Note before Starting Installation.
Convection Inlet
This must never be restricted. The fire can be fitted on a small plinth for aesthetic reasons also this will help
prevent the ingestion of any ash from the hearth into the air inlet.
Paint
It is strongly recommended that the fire is protected from cement and plaster splashes during installation, as
these are difficult to remove from the surfaces.
Modular Construction
Due to the modular construction of the unit, you can for instance:
Fit the flue connector, air supply pipes and the outer box. The rest of the components can be kept in safe storage
while all rough building and finishing work is being completed. At the final stage, the engine and finishing frame
can be fitted.
This way there is less chance of aesthetic damage, or accidental damage to important components while building
work is in progress.
Fire Cement
Some types of fire cement are caustic and should not be allowed to come into contact with the skin. In case of
contact wash immediately with plenty of water.
Asbestos
This stove contains no asbestos. If there is a possibility of disturbing any asbestos in the course of installation
then please seek specialist guidance and use appropriate protective equipment.
Metal Parts
When installing or servicing this stove care should be taken to avoid the possibility of personal injury.
Installation Requirements
Any under floor vents or openings
within
the builders opening should be sealed off.
The surface of the hearth and fireplace floor must be sufficiently flat to ensure that a good seal with the outer
firebox can be made and to enable the finishing frame to fit. Any excessive unevenness (uneven tiles, stone,
etc.) should be rectified.
