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
