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1 – Additional Information for the installation of a
Hobbit Stove in a small craft
The Hobbit Stove conforms to the construction and performance requirements of
BS EN 13240 and is therefore suitable in respect of design, construction, installation and
safety for use on boats.
However, when installing The Hobbit in a small craft such as a canal boat or narrow boat, it
should be fitted by a competent person with previous relevant experience of installation of
appliances in small craft following British Standard BS 8511:2010 “Code of practice for the
installation of solid fuel heating and cooking appliances in small craft”.
BS 8511:2010
Code of practice for the installation of solid fuel
heating and cooking appliances in small craft
This British Standard code of practice was published by BSi in Feb 2010 and came into effect
in Feb 2011. The code covers appliance selection, design considerations, installation
requirements (including chimney arrangements), inspection and testing, and necessary safety
information concerning maintenance and the safe use of solid fuel appliances on boats.
These instructions should be read in conjunction with the
standard installation and operating instructions supplied
with the stove. They provide additional information,
advice and warnings which apply if the stove is to be
installed on a small craft and comply with the current
standard BS 8511:2010.
WARNING
If the appliance is not installed to the recommendations a boat fire or carbon
monoxide poisoning might result; however, any installation does not guarantee against
such occurrences in all circumstances.
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2 – Operating Instructions for the hobbit stove in a
small craft
Please refer to the standard operating instructions for information on the safe and efficient
use of the stove including lighting procedures, method of re-fuelling including max height of
fuel in the firebox, the operation of all controls and devices and advice on regular
maintenance.
In addition, the following warnings apply when the stove is installed on a small craft:-
WARNINGS
NEVER leave the craft unattended, or travel through tunnels when the stove is in use
without checking that the appliance has not been over-fuelled and ensuring that the
controls are appropriately set to prevent over-firing.
NEVER refuel the stove when retiring for the night without first checking that the
appliance has not been over-fuelled and ensuring that the controls are appropriately
set to prevent over-firing.
NEVER operate the stove with the firebox door or ashpan door open, except for
refuelling and removal of ashes, as this may over-fire the appliance with consequential
damage to the appliance and danger of boat fire.
NEVER Block or restrict the ventilators to the cabin.
NEVER fill any petrol tank on or near the craft when a solid fuel appliance is in use.
