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Connection to a Fluebox

Fig. 1
Typical Triplelock Installation

When connecting to a Schiedel Rite-Vent fluebox, example Fig.1,  the 

flexible liner simply pushes directly on to the fast fix spigot. No sealant 

is required.

Standard Flue Box

Designed for use with radiant and decorative gas fires com-
plying to BS 7977-1. Constructed with an aluminium liner and 
coated steel outer case. 

Recessed Flue Box

Designed with the spigot at the rear, for use with larger radiant 
and decorative gas fires. for gas fires to BS 7977-1.

460

560

610

196

406

165

104

Standard Flue Box

Recessed Flue Box

460

560

330

406

100

610

305

1

  - Detach spigot from the fluebox.

  - Push box straight back into opening. 
  - Screw flange face to wall.

2

  - Lowering from top of chimney.

  - Pull flex into flue box interior using nose 

    cone and string provided.
  - Remove nose cone.
  - Push fit Fast-fix spigot onto flex, which  

 

       will be secured by the unique clip fastening.

3

  - Push spigot back into aperture in box top.

  - Secure spigot using bolts provided.
  - Complete installation by fitting clamp 

    plate and terminal.

Triplelock 

Liner

Debris 

Plate

Flue 

Box

Suitable hearth

complying with 

Building Regulations

Summary of Contents for TecnoFlex Plus

Page 1: ...RNING SCHIEDEL INSTALLER REWARDS See inside for more details www schiedel com uk www schiedel com uk Flexible Liners Installation Instructions SAP Issue 5 940002172 April 2019 INCLUDES DETAILS ON AWARD WINNING SCREWFIT ACCESSORIES SCHIEDEL INSTALLER REWARDS ...

Page 2: ...Page 26 Page 27 Page 27 High Temperature Applications Low Temperature Applications T600 N1 W V2 L50012 G T600 N1 W V2 L70012 G T200 P1 W V2 L50012 O T200 P1 W V2 L70012 O Applications T200 P1 W V2 L50010 O T300 N1 W V2 L50010 O Triplelock is CE Certified to EN 1856 2 TÜV 0036 CPR 9195 043 with designations Triplelock is a single wall stainless steel flexible flue liner designed for atmospheric gas...

Page 3: ...2 Connecting Flue Pipes BS EN 1856 2 Flue Liners BS EN 1859 Metal Chimneys Testing Methods BS EN 1443 Chimneys General Requirements BS EN 15287 1 Chimneys Design installation and commissioning of chimneys Chimneys for non room sealed heating appliances Approved Document J Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems England Wales DFP Technical Booklet L Combustion appliances and fuel storage sys...

Page 4: ... carbon deposits on the inside wall of the chimney could then damage the fabric of the building and the chimney liner USE OF FLEX TESTER KIT Prior to installation of the Flex we recommend that a test length of approx 1 5m with a nose cone attached to each end is pulled through the chimney to ensure that the chimney is suitably sized and free from obstructions Failure to do so may lead to the warra...

Page 5: ...om where the appliance is located Please follow manufacturers instructions with regards to siting and fixing or alternatively a On the ceiling at least 300mm from any wall or if it is located on a wall as high up as possible above any doors and windows but not within 150mm of the ceiling and b between 1m and 3m horizontally from the appliance N B Provision of a carbon monoxide alarm should not be ...

Page 6: ...terial is maintained on connecting flue pipes On solid fuel applications where there is a risk of soot fire on unmeasured NM designated single wall product this distance is 3 x ØInt of the pipe e g for Ø125mm the distance is 375mm and for Ø150mm the distance is 450mm to combustibles on both painted and non painted variants On measured M single wall or double wall products this distance will be as ...

Page 7: ... provisions should be made to enable a chimney to be inspected and cleaned An inspection pipe inspection elbow or a 90 or 135 Tee with tee cap can form a suitable inspection point unless cleaning inspection can be done through the appliance To aid cleaning sufficient distance should be left between changes of direction to permit the safe passage of cleaning brushes within the system This is partic...

Page 8: ...to flue liner Wall Sleeve Trim Collar 100 100 100 100 FlexibleTwinWall Chimney Liner ChimneyWall Support Bracket Swept Elbow Sweep access Tee Piece Single Wall to Flex Connector Measured from back of appliance to flue liner For minimum distance for this configuration check manufacturers distance to combustibles Wall Sleeve Trim Collar 100 100 225 square 9 x 9 FlexibleTwin Wall Chimney Liner Chimne...

Page 9: ...case of TecnoFlex Plus that the liner is installed the right way up The arrow on the outside of the liner indicates the direction of flue gas flow and must be pointing upwards towards termination Triplelock Flex can be installed either way up CUTTING THE LINER TO THE CORRECT LENGTH FOR THE CHIMNEY After the length of flue liner has been connected to the appliance allow a sufficient length of liner...

Page 10: ...he stack To weather the top of the chimney stack seal any gaps between the liner installation and the chimney pot using appropriate acid resistant mortar VENTILATION Where TecnoFlex Plus is used serving a solid fuel appliance ventilation between the liner and the inside of the chimney will be required This is provided by installing two 15mm pipes into the masonry at the top of the stack just below...

Page 11: ...nedTerminal Integral Storm Collar TecnoFlex Plus Liner Chimney Pot Strap Screw Fit CombinedTerminal Integral Storm Collar Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 5 Flaunching Flaunching Top Clamp Top Clamp Top Plate Top Plate Top Insert Chimney Pot Screw Fit Terminal Screw Fit Combined Terminal Screw Fit Pot Hanger Fixing Strap Fixing Strap Integral Storm Collar Integral Storm Collar Chimney Pot Chimney Pot TecnoFlex Plu...

Page 12: ...e Fig 2 opposite The fixing strap in the kit is then fastened over these three straps leaving approximately 50mm protruding below The fixing strap is tightened into place using a screwdriver The protruding ends on the three straps are then bent upwards into a loop around the fixing strap see Fig 3 POT HANGER The pot hanger is installed in the same way as the combined pot hanger and terminal See Fi...

Page 13: ...inside the chimney pot see Fig 5 opposite The area between the flex and the chimney pot should be sealed to prevent water ingress ADAPTOR TECNOFLEX PLUS TO PRIMA PLUS The adaptor from TecnoFlex Plus can be used as an alternative to the top insert or to connect from TecnoFlex Plus to Prima Plus product within the chimney stack It is secured to the flex as shown in Fig 1 opposite The area between th...

Page 14: ... Unit Fireback Bottom Support Bracket Fig 10 Typical Boiler Installation Closure Plate 135 Tee Draincap Prima Plus Connecting Flue Pipe Adaptor Prima Plus to TecnoFlex Plus Appliance Bottom Support Bracket Drain Pipe by others TecnoFlex Plus Liner Available in cut lengths or as packs containing the Top Clamp and Top Plate Bottom Support Bracket To secure TecnoFlex Plus Closure Plate Adaptor Kit cl...

Page 15: ...ed as per adaptor Plain End to TecnoFlex Plus CLOSURE PLATE ADAPTOR KIT Available in two styles One and two piece The two piece consists of two parts a ring and an extended plain end to TecnoFlex Plus adaptor this adaptor is fitted as per the adaptor plain end to TecnoFlex Plus The ring is then slid up around the spigot and fastened to the underside of the closure plate to provide a neat aesthetic...

Page 16: ... connecting flue pipe No sealant is required between the screwfit part of the adaptor and the TecnoFlex Plus on high temperature applications N B Prima Smooth is used only on High Temperature applications For condensing applications Prima Plus must be used PUSH FIT ADAPTOR The TecnoFlex Plus is pushed down between the two walls of the adaptor The screws are then tightened to fasten the flex secure...

Page 17: ...en the appropriate connector to from flexible should be used see Fig 3 The joint should be suitably sealed to ensure a gas tight joint Triplelock Flex Triplelock Flex Existing Chimney B Vent Ridge Terminal Adaptor from Flex to B Vent Clamp Plate 2 Piece FGC Terminal Flaunching Fig 3 Fig 4 Triplelock Flex Debris Plate Flex Adaptor Connecting Flue Pipe Fig 2 Triplelock Flex Uniterm Type B Chimney Po...

Page 18: ...f the terminal to make the system weather tight UNITERM TYPE B The Uniterm Type B supports the weight of the flex using the existing chimney pot as an anchor point The base of the Uniterm is lowered over the top of the flex ensuring that the flex does not protrude beyond the stop bead in the terminal 3 self tapping screws are provided to fasten the Uniterm securely to the flex The liner is then lo...

Page 19: ...d is then tightened in place using the nuts and bolts provided The top plate should be fixed securely in place and then flaunched to make weather proof CLAMP PLATE The clamp and plate are used to support the weight of up to 15m of the liner at the top of the stack The flex protrudes through the top plate and the two piece split band is then fastened tightly around the flex using the nuts and bolts...

Page 20: ... decorative gas fires for gas fires to BS 7977 1 460 560 610 196 406 165 104 Standard Flue Box Recessed Flue Box 460 560 330 406 100 610 305 1 Detach spigot from the fluebox Push box straight back into opening Screw flange face to wall 2 Lowering from top of chimney Pull flex into flue box interior using nose cone and string provided Remove nose cone Push fit Fast fix spigot onto flex which will b...

Page 21: ...358 to 480 603 356 GF FLUE BOX Single wall design with sloping back to help fit some openings For radiant gas fires complying with BS7977 1 VRV TWIN WALL FLUE BOX Twin wall construction for reduced condensation Otherwise as VRV Single Skin Box VRV SINGLE SKIN FLUE BOX Suitable for fires complying with BS7977 1 Fits most pop ular radiant gas fires including the widely used Valor Firelite Oxysafe Re...

Page 22: ...del Chimney Systems gather unit should be fitted into the throat of the chimney connected to the TecnoFlex Plus and sealed off THE CHIMNEY HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY USED FOR AN OPEN SOLID FUEL FIRE can a flue liner be installed straight away No in all cases the chimney must be inspected for deterioration and if necessary any remedial work required must be carried out The chimney should be swept preferab...

Page 23: ...late or whilst technically an open terminal provides the least possible resistance to the flue gases in order to prevent excessive rain ingress a raincap or combined pot hanger and terminal may be used Only 316L material is used on Schiedel s terminals including raincaps pot hangers and combined pot hanger and terminal to provide the highest corrosion resistance In all cases the top of the stack s...

Page 24: ...de using a connecting flue pipe approved to EN1856 2 such as Prima Plus for all fuels or Prima Smooth in the case of solid fuel IS THE FLEXIBLE LINER PULLED UP OR DOWN THE CHIMNEY AND WHAT SHOULD BE USED The flue liner can be pulled up or down the chimney the chimney using a nose cone and string rope A nose cone can be purchased rope attached and connected to the end of the liner THE EXISTING CHIM...

Page 25: ...n pack form upon request On TecnoFlex Plus installations joiners are only permitted where the chimney liner length exceeds the maximum length available and details of the installation are agreed in advance in writing in compliance with product warranty conditions MULTI FUEL APPLICATIONS Multi Fuel refers to an appliance which may be used to burn either seasoned wood with a maximum moisture content...

Page 26: ...ystem should be carried out at least once a year along with maintenance of the appliance but it is recommended that chimneys serving solid fuel appliances be swept at least twice a year at the end of the heating season to remove any deposits which may have built up during the season and prior to the start of the next heating season to ensure that the the flue way is clear of any blockages such as ...

Page 27: ...ined correctly by a qualified and competent person and maintenance records kept updated for both appliance and chimney chimney liner Used in combination with an appliance burning only approved fuels in accordance with Schiedel Chimney Systems and the appliance manufacturer s instructions Register your product within 30 days of installation at WWW SCHIEDEL COM UK and provide us with any evidence we...

Page 28: ... of the installation process from connection to the appliance through to termination Highlighting the safety critical areas where the chimney penetrates the floors ceilings roof and walls Incorporates frequently asked questions information at each stage of the installation process in line with building regulations An easy to use system for downloading full product information and installation inst...

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