1.3
VENTILATION
This Portway stove has a nominal input not exceeding 7kw and therefore does not
normally require additional purpose made ventilation when installed in G.B. If,
however spillage is detected when commisioning the stove there may be
insufficient natural ventilation in the property and additional ventilation may
therefore be required. Any purpose made ventilation must be checked periodically
to ensure that it is free from obstruction.
When Installing in I.E. please consult document I.S. 813 : 1996 Domestic Gas
Installation, which is issued by the National Standards Authority of Ireland. If
installing in Northern Ireland, please consult local building regulations. Any
purpose made ventilation must be checked periodically to ensure that it is free
from obstruction.
1.4
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE AND NON-COMBUSTIBLE
SURFACES
The Stove may be fitted below a combustible shelf providing there is a minimum
distance of 610mm above the top of the stove and that it does not extend in front
of the stove. There must be a minimum distance of 300mm to any combustible
side or rear surface. The minimum clearance to non combustible materials at the
side and rear are 100mm, but please ensure sufficient access to the draft diverter
on the rear of the stove can be achieved to complete the spillage test when
commisioning the stove.
1.5
FLUE / CHIMNEY INSPECTION
Before commencing installation, a flue or chimney should be inspected to ensure
that all the following conditions are satisfied.
1.
Check that the chimney / flue only serves one fire place and is clear of any
obstruction. Any dampers or register plates must be removed or locked in
the open position.
2.
Brick/stone built chimneys or any chimney or flue which has been used for
an appliance burning fuel other than gas must be thoroughly swept. The
base of the chimney / flue must also be thoroughly cleared of debris etc.
3.
Any under-floor air supply to the fire place must be completely sealed off.
4.
Ensure that the inside of the chimney / flue is in good condition along it’s
length and check that there is no leakage of smoke through the structure
of the chimney during and after the smoke pellet test.
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