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acquire an "unauthorised fuel" for use within a smoke control area unless it is used in an "exempt"
appliance ("exempted" from the controls which generally apply in the smoke control area).
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has powers under the Act to authorise
smokeless fuels or exempt appliances for use in smoke control areas in England. In Scotland and
Wales this power rests with Ministers in the devolved administrations for those countries. Separate
legislation, the Clean Air (Northern Ireland) Order 1981, applies in Northern Ireland. Therefore, it is a
requirement that fuels burnt or obtained for use in smoke control areas have been "authorised" in
Regulations and that appliances used to burn solid fuel in those areas (other than "authorized" fuels)
have been exempted by an Order made and signed by the Secretary of State or Minister in the
devolved administrations.
Further information on the requirements of the Clean Air Act can be found here:
http://smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk/
Your local authority is responsible for implementing the Clean Air Act 1993 including designation and
supervision of smoke control areas and you can contact them for details of Clean Air Act
requirements."
To ensure
smokeless operation opertate the stove in accordance with these instructions. (Please see
instructions within this manual).
The Panther 5 SE have been recommended as suitable for use in smoke control areas when burning
wood.
The appliance must be fitted with a mechanical stop to prevent closure of the secondary air controls
beyond 4mm open.
The appliance is only exempt when used in accordance with these instructions.
Operation with the air controls or appliance dampers open can cause excess smoke.
The appliance must not be operated with air control, appliance dampers or door left open except as
directed in the instructions.
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HETAS LTD approval
The Panther SE appliance has been approved by HETAS Ltd as intermittent operating appliances for
burning wood logs.
