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Health and Safety Precautions
Special care must be taken when installing the stove such that the requirements of the Health and Safety
at Work Act are met.
Handling
This appliance is very heavy. Adequate facilities must be available for loading, unloading and site handling.
Fire Cement
Some types of fire cement are caustic and should not be allowed to come into contact with the skin. In case
of contact, wash immediately with plenty of water.
Asbestos
This stove contains no asbestos. If there is a possibility of disturbing any asbestos in the course of installation,
then please seek specialist guidance and use appropriate protective equipment.
Metal Parts
When installing or servicing this stove, care should be taken to avoid the possibility of personal injury.
Installation Instructions
Please Check The Following:
Any existing chimney/flue system must be confirmed as suitable for this appliance as defined in Building Regulations Document J.
It must be swept and inspected, by a competent person (see notes), to confirm that is structurally sound and free from cracks and
obstructions. The diameter of the Flue should not be less than Ø125mm and not more than Ø230mm. Do not connect to systems
that have large voids or spaces. If any of these requirements are not met, the chimney should be lined by a suitable method. If the
chimney is suspected of previously serving an open fire it must be swept again, within a month of regular use, to clear any soot that
may have been dislodged due to the variation in combustion levels and higher flue gas temperature levels. The chimney/flue
system exit must comply with Building
Regulations Document J. The minimum height and should terminate in accordance with Table 1.
FLUE OUTLET POSITIONS (DOCUMENT J):