Sirocco Streamline 3, Installation And User Instructions Manual

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Section 2: INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT
This appliance MUST NOT be installed into a bathroom or shower room, or where steam may
be present.
An extractor fan must not be fitted in the same room or space as the appliance as this can
affect the safety of the appliance.
The fire has been designed to fit into a Clay, Fibre or non-combustible fireback / chair-brick
conforming to BS1251. When used with manufactures hotbox of convector box will need to be
fitted into a fireplace or builders opening conforming to BS 1251 (and meeting certain
dimensional requirements), or a suitable flue box complying with the constructional
requirements of BS 715.
A natural draught flue system is required, and if previously used for solid fuel or oil burning,
the flue and chimney must be swept prior to appliance installation.
The flue must be checked before installation by using a smoke pellet or similar to ensure
proper draw and that leakage is not evident at any joints. Repair and re-test as necessary
before the appliance is installed.
Any flue box used must be installed onto a suitable non-combustible insulating surface at
least 12mm thick, covering the entire base area of the box.
The flue must have an effective height of at least three metres, as measured from the hearth
to the top of the flue.
Any flue damper plates or restrictors must be removed and no other restriction fitted to the
flue. Where removal is not practical, the restriction must be fixed in the fully open position.
The flue must be connected to only one fireplace, and the flue must not vent more than one
appliance.
There must be no opening in the flue apart from the one that the appliance is installed into,
and the one venting the gases into the air. A suitable terminal may be fitted, such as class
GC1, as regulations allow.
This appliance is suitable for use with a surrounding area or back panel of 150C minimum
rating.