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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-com
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bustible material at least 12mm thick, in accordance with Building Regulations Approved Docu-
ment 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 must be an adequate air supply into
the room in which the stove is installed to provide combustion air. The provision of air supply to
the stove must be in accordance with current Building Regulations Approved Document J. An ope-
ning window is not appropriate for this purpose.
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 diame
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ter of the flue to the minimum required 150 mm section of the chimney or liner.
Commissioning and handover
Ensure all parts are fitted in accordance with the instructions.
On completion of the installation allow a suitable period of time for any fire cement and mortar to
dry out, before lighting the stove. Once the stove is under fire check all seals for soundness and
check that the flue is functioning correctly and that all products of combustion are vented safely
to atmosphere via the chimney terminal.
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 appli-
ance and warn them to use only the recommended fuel 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 (Replaces BS 6539) in the presence of
children, aged and/or infirm persons.
READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING
THE STOVE
WARNING NOTE
Properly installed, operated and maintained this stove will not emit fumes into the dwelling. Oc-
casional fumes from de ashing and re fuelling may occur. However, persistent fume emission is
potentially dangerous and must not be tolerated. If fume emission does persist, then the follo-
wing immediate action should be taken:
(a)
Open doors and windows to ventilate the room and then leave the premises.
(b)
Let the fire go out.
(c)
Check for flue or chimney blockage and clean if required
(d)
Do not attempt to relight the fire until the cause of the fume emission has been
identified and corrected. If necessary seek expert advice.
The most common cause of fume emission is flueway or chimney blockage. For your own safety
these must be kept clean at all times.
IMPORTANT NOTES
General
Before lighting the stove check with the installer that the installation work and commissioning
checks described above have been carried out correctly and that the chimney has been swept
clean, is sound and free from any obstructions. As part of the stoves’ commissioning and hand-
over the installer should have shown you how to operate the stove correctly.
CO Alarm
Your installer should have fitted a CO alarm in the same room as the appliance. If the alarm
sounds unexpectedly, follow the instructions given under “Warning Note” above.
Use of fireguard
When using the stove in situations where children, aged and/or infirm persons are present a
fireguard must be used to prevent accidental contact with the stove. The fireguard should be
manufactured in accordance with BS 8423:2002 (Replaces BS 6539).
Chimney cleaning
The chimney should be swept at least twice a year. It is important that the flue connection and
chimney are swept prior to lighting up after a prolonged shutdown period.
