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Suitable dust masks where there is a risk of dust contamination
Suitable protective gloves.
Suitable Protective footwear.
Suitable Protective eye goggles.
Never wear loose clothing or jewellery.
Ensure long or loose hair is adequately protected, so as not to be a hazard when using tools etc.
Ensure all fitting tools and equipment to be used are in good working order and safety approved and
suitable for the use intended.
Always comply with all Current Health & Safety Regulations.
This fireplace has parts that are irregular in shape and above 25kg in weight, therefore installation is
recommended for more than one person or suitable lifting equipment to be used.
Types of fires suitable for the Clayton model.
Closed burning multi fuel, or wood burning stoves manufactured to CE standards of compatible size
for fireplace, chimney, or flue, with a stove rated temperature of no more than 65 degrees above
ambient temperature Celsius from the underside of the stove to the hearth, complying with building
regulations and any rules in force.
Closed burning gas stoves manufactured to CE standards of compatible size for fireplace, chimney or
flue, with a stove rated temperature of no more than 65 degrees above ambient temperature Celsius
from the underside of the stove to the hearth, complying with building regulations and any rules in
force.
Electric effect fires manufactured and approved to CE standards suitable for fireplace fire opening.
Clearances.
Beam clearances see page 13
Chamber and leg clearances see page 14
.
The clearance between the top of the stove and the lower edge of top header: 220mm minimum
Important:
Refer also to the stove manufacturer’s instructions to check if the appliance being used
requires higher clearances than listed above as these must be respected.
Chimney Type.
Class 1. The chimney and flue
must be
in accordance with Current Building Regulations and any
Rules in Force, with a suitable builder opening and flue, for your selected fireplace and appliance
combination.
Chimneys and flues
must be
swept, checked, and tested by an approved chimney sweep to confirm the
chimney and flue is in good safe condition & suitable for the appliance being installed prior to
fireplace installation,
Fireplace inspection and precautions.
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
retail supplier. No claims of this nature will be accepted after the fireplace is installed.
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.
