Pre-installation checks & general safety notes
Installation of this stove must be completed in accordance with current local codes and
regulations in each country. All local regulations & any rules in force, including those which
refer to national and European standards, must be observed when installing this product.
Reference must be made to current issues of British Standard BS 8303, code of practice for
installation of domestic heating and cooking appliances burning solid mineral fuel and BS
EN 15287-1:2007 design, installation and commissioning of chimneys.
Note: Please note that it is a legal requirement under England & Wales Building Regulations
that the installation of this stove is undertaken under Local Authority Building Control or is
installed by a competent person registered with a Government Approved Competent Persons
Scheme. Hetas Ltd operate such a scheme and a listing of their registered Competent Persons
can be found on their website at www.hetas.co.uk
An approved Carbon Monoxide alarm must be installed into the room into which the stove is
installed.
This stove must not be installed into a flue that shares any other appliance.
Extractions fans or units must not be installed into the room of stove installation.
The installer has a responsibility to ensure that all requirements of Health & Safety At Work
Act are observed & implemented.
Due to the weight of this stove adequate facilities must be available for loading, un loading &
installation.
Always ensure that there is an adequate air supply into the room containing the stove.
It is very important that flue ways are regularly swept & checked by an approved person. It
is recommended that sweeping and checking should be done at least twice each year. The
installer must ensure that the chimney is examined for soundness and suitability before the
appliance is installed. Remedial action should be taken if required, seeking expert advice if
necessary. Where the chimney is believed to have previously served an open fire installation
it is possible that the higher flue gas temperatures from a closed appliance may loosen
deposits that were previously firmly adhered, with the consequent risk of flue blockage. It is
therefore recommended that the chimney be swept a second time within a month of regular
use after installation.
All dampers or restrictors must be removed from the flue.
This stove must be maintained to ensure safe operation & efficiency.
Never use aerosol sprays or any other combustible products in the vicinity of the stove when
it is in operation or whenever the stove is hot. The stove will remain hot for some time even
after the fire is extinguished.
The stove is hot while in operation and retains it heat for a long time after use. When using
this stove in situations where children, aged & or infirm persons are present a fireguard
manufactured in accordance with BS 8423 : 2002 must be used & such persons must be
supervised at all times.
Fire cement can be caustic & should not be allowed to come into contact with skin. Refer to
manufacturers instructions.
This stove contains no asbestos. If there is any situation or possibility of disturbing any
asbestos during installation seek professional advice.
