10
INSTALLATION
Regulations
The Mendip Multi fuel must be installed by a competent
person, preferably HETAS registered. Follow the
requirements of all relevant Building Regulations. The
installation must comply with all other local, national
and European regulations and standards that may
apply. Where the regulations conflict with information in
this manual, follow the advice of the former.
The installation engineer should be aware of his or her
responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act
and provide—where necessary—appropriate protection
for all persons carrying out the installation.
Asbestos
If there is a possibility of disturbing any asbestos in the
course of installation e.g. in older properties, then
please seek specialist guidance and use the
appropriate protective equipment.
Preparation
Before assembling the stove, ensure all packaged parts
have been removed from inside. Inspect the stove to
ensure no damage has occurred during transit. Ensure
all parts have been provided (see
fig 6
,
page 13
).
Siting
Before installation, ensure the building has a load
bearing rating sufficient for the stove's weight. Suitable
measures (e.g. a load distributing plate) should be
taken if inadequate. The stove should be placed on a
non-combustible hearth that adheres to the clearances
in
fig 2
.
The stove can be installed in a recess if the hearth is
level and, with the adjacent walls, conforms to current
Building Regulations. The size of the recess is
determined by the types of material used.
Always leave access for future cleaning and servicing
of the stove, flue socket and flue.
The stove, recess hearth and chimney installation
should conform to relevant British Codes of Practice,
BS 8303, BS EN 15287-1: 2007.
Fig 2
Minimum
Hearth Size
All dimensions in mm
