Chimney Type.
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Class 1. The chimney and flue
must be
in accordance with building regulations and any rules in force,
with a suitable builders opening and flue, for your chosen fireplace and gas or solid fuel, or electric fire
combination.
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Chimneys and flues
must be
swept and tested by an approved chimney sweep prior to fireplace
installation.
Fireplace inspection and precautions.
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Before installation the fireplace
must be
thoroughly checked for faults or damage. If any fault or
damage is observed the fireplace
must not
be installed and the problems reported to your fireplace
supplier. No claims of this nature will be accepted after the fireplace is installed.
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Limestone is soft and therefore can easily be damaged on installation, therefore all precautionary
measures must be taken to avoid these situations i.e. taking extreme care when handling stone and
always use suitable covers to protect stone whilst using equipment and fixing materials.
Fitting Guidelines.
(To be used in conjunction with diagrams).
Note:
This fireplace will require other fixing materials including:
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Suitable stainless steel screws, washers and wall plugs.
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Suitable stainless steel locking wire and anchorage points (can be suitable stainless steel screws,
washers, and wall plugs).
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Suitable heat resistant stone to brickwork silicone adhesive in either white or clear finish. (The
silicone adhesive must be temperature rated at least from -50 degrees Celsius to +150 degrees
Celsius). For chambers the temperature rating must be from -50 degrees to + 300 degrees
Celsius.
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Suitable Thixotropic two part resin chemical anchor glue suitable for stone, brickwork and metal.
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Suitable sealer for stone and brickwork.
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White dry lining wall adhesive or white cement and silver sand for bedding hearth.
Always follow manufacturer’s instructions for all adhesives and cements.
1)
With suitable testing equipment check for live electrical cables or gas pipes and any other obstructions
or connections that maybe obscured in the area of intended fireplace installation. If found use a suitably
qualified person to remove and make safe.
2)
Remove all wall coverings and emulsion in area of intended fireplace installation. Ensure the chimney
face is completely sound, dry, dust, grease and contamination free before fitting. Seal all fixing areas.
(Note: subject to adhesive manufacturer’s instructions. The rear edges of all fireplace components are
sealed with a stone sealer prior to delivery).
3)
In properties with traditionally plastered brick walls the plaster can be cut back to enable the fireplace
surround to be fixed directly to the brickwork behind. The plaster can then be made good around the
fireplace surround. The plaster is cut back and removed from the area of fireplace installation, remove
up to approximately 10mm outside the profile of fireplace to be installed. Ensure the chimney brickwork
face is completely sound, dry, dust and grease free before fitting. Seal all fixing areas with appropriate
sealer. (Note: subject to adhesive manufacturer’s instructions. The rear edges of all fireplace
components are sealed with a stone sealer prior to delivery). This is good practice as there will always
be a risk of the fireplace surround becoming unstable should a failure of the plaster occur.