Superior Maddalena, Installation & Use Manual

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Hearth
The hearth should be able to accommodate the weight of the stove and its chimney if the chimney is
not independently supported. The weight of the stove is indicated in the brochure.
The stove should always be installed on a non-combustible hearth of a size and construction that is
in accordance with the provisions of the current Building Regulations Approved Document J.
The clearance distances to combustible material beneath, surrounding or upon the hearth and walls
adjacent to the hearth should comply with the guidance on the separation of combustible material
given in Building Regulations Approved Document J and also in these stove instructions.
If the stove is to be installed on a combustible floor surface, it must be covered with
a non-combustible material at least 12mm thick, in accordance with Building
Regulations Approved Document J, to a distance of 30 cm in front of the stove and
15 cm to each side measuring from the door of the combustion chamber
Combustion air supply
In order for the stove to perform efficiently and safely there should be an adequate air supply into the
room in which the stove is installed to provide combustion air. This is particularly necessary if the
room is double-glazed or a flue draught stabiliser is operating in the same room as the appliance. It
may be necessary to increase the air vent size in property with low air permeability ( < 5.0 m
3
/(h.m
2
).
The provision of air supply to the stove must be in accordance with current Building Regulations
Approved Document J. An opening window is not appropriate for this purpose.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If applicable and the appliance is being fitted within an existing fireplace recess,
specialist advice should be sought before fitting any permanent ventilation within this area.
Connection to chimney
Stoves may have a choice of either a rear or top flue gas connector that allows connection to either a
masonry chimney or a prefabricated factory made insulated metal chimney in accordance with their
instructions. In some cases it may be necessary to fit an adaptor to increase the diameter of the flue
to the minimum required 150 mm section of the chimney or liner.
Electrical Services
The installation of any electrical services during the installation of this appliance must be carried out
by a registered competent electrician and in accordance with the requirements of the latest issue of
BS 7671
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
A carbon monoxide alarm complying with BS EN 50292 must be fitted in the same room as the
appliance. It should be positioned 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.
The alarm should also be between 1m and 3m horizontally from the appliance.
Commissioning and handover
Ensure loose parts are fitted in accordance with the instructions given in the instruction booklet.
On completion of the installation allow a suitable period of time for any fire cement and mortar to dry
out, when a small fire may be lit and checked to ensure the smoke and fumes are taken from the
stove up the chimney and emitted safely to atmosphere. Do not run at full output for at least 24
hours.
On completion of the installation and commissioning ensure that the operating instructions for the
stove are left with the customer. Ensure to advise the customer on the correct use of the appliance
with the fuels likely to be used on the stove and warn them to use only the recommended fuels for
the stove.
Advise the user what to do should smoke or fumes be emitted from the stove. The customer should
be warned to use a fireguard to BS 8423:2002 in the presence of children, aged and/or infirm
persons.