03/2013
INSTALLATION
GUIDE
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CURVED and MULTISIDED
FIREPLACE
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a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e
"CLASSIC"
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Page 1: ...03 2013 INSTALLATION GUIDE www totemfire com CURVED and MULTISIDED FIREPLACE Very important please read before fitting a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e CLASSIC Range ...
Page 2: ... the fireplace 8 1 4 1 The mounting walls 8 1 4 2 The floor 9 1 5 Outside air intake 9 1 5 1 Air intake outlet 10 1 5 2 Air duct outlet on the fireplace side 11 1 6 Layout of the base 12 1 6 1 Fire hazard zone 12 1 7 Fitting the base 13 1 8 Putting in place the fireplace 15 1 8 1 Checks 15 1 8 2 Reflectors 15 1 9 Flue connector 16 1 10 Connecting the chimney flue to the flue connector 17 1 11 The ...
Page 3: ...ructions only apply to the construction of a fireplace equipped with a firebox using firewood as a fuel in a single family dwelling All local and national regulations as well as European standards must be observed when installing and using the appliance IMPORTANT Before installing the fireplace it is necessary to first check its immediate environment notably whether or not the characteristics of t...
Page 4: ... be collected and must be able to be chimney swept The minimum cross section shall be equivalent to that of the pipe of the appliance The internal cross section must be of the same diameter and shape over the entire height of the chimney flue The chimney flue must protrude by a few centimetres into the room or area in which the fireplace is located Any chimney flue cased chimney flue or lined chim...
Page 5: ...Dimensioning of the flue Dimensioning of the chimney flue must be carried out in compliance with standard EN 13384 1 i e by using CSTB Scientific and Technical Centre for Building type graphs Poujoulat type calculation software 1 3 3 Layout of the flue The flue must not include more than two bends i e more than one non vertical section Generally the angle of inclination is limited to 20 However if...
Page 6: ...n 0 2m the orifices must be located 1 20m from the exit point N B the chimney flues are not designed to be used as anchor points for elements such as aerials satellite dishes or any other element the wind surface area of which would destabilize the flue Rain barrier Leave a passage of air used air inlet protected from the rain 5 cm in the sealing to allow ventilation between the lining and the chi...
Page 7: ...e flue The fitting of perforated safety distance plates is compulsory case of a metal flue 1 3 6 Safety distance of the chimney flue The safety distances to be observed for the chimney flue are those of CSTB Scientific and Technical Centre for Building graphs and DTU Building Code standards 1 3 7 Covering flues The temperature of the outside wall of the chimney flue must not exceed 50 C living are...
Page 8: ... If the mounting wall contains combustible materials or materials which may degrade when subject to high temperatures which cannot be removed it is advisable to create a non combustible inner partition which is resistant to high temperatures Insulation boards must be joined together using non flammable aluminium foil tape Check the levels and alignment of the mounting walls Aluminium adhesive tape...
Page 9: ...e requires a supply of air additional to that required for air renewal in premises A special combustion air duct is therefore necessary The combustion air duct must be located directly on the outside or in a ventilated space on the outside The air inlet must be created on the side subject to prevailing wind The actual air passage cross section must be 200 cm Note This means that the meshing of the...
Page 10: ... dirt and dust in the wall cladding wall space Any accumulation of dust or dirt can cause malfunctioning of the various mobile elements of the appliance e g smoke damper trap outside air intake flap It is necessary to install a grille which is easy to dismantle Its meshing must be larger than 3mm The fireplace can be connected to the outside using a fresh air duct kit TOTEM FIRE SAS recommends tha...
Page 11: ...t must not cause discomfort draught for the occupant when it opens directly into the room in which the appliance is installed The appliance is fitted with an air intake system with several pre cut seals allowing direct connection with the outside The air duct must be directly linked to this air intake system Only open one seal to carry out the connection Seal ...
Page 12: ...y install the first layer of the base in order to check the layout and locate any perforations and cladding It is necessary to ensure that the necessary arrangements for the combustion air duct are respected 1 6 1 Fire hazard zone Observe the fire hazard zone of the fireplace Do not install the fireplace too close to any flammable objects Fire hazard zone ...
Page 13: ... at least 30 mm must be provided between the appliance and the insulant of the covering 3 cm thick insulant aluminium foil Regulate with the fireplace feet level adjustment screws Ensure that the fireplace is completely plumb to prevent any risk of warping to the body of the fireplace when it heats up Use cylinders designed by Totem to facilitate leveling of the appliance Air space 30 mm Remove th...
Page 14: ... e Position the fireplace observing the safety distances Leave an air space of at least 30 mm between the insulant and the appliance Seal the base with plant fibres covered with casting plaster Wall insulant Appliance 30 mm air space ...
Page 15: ...ks Remove the door counterweight block Check that the door opening and lifting system function correctly Check that the various adjustment elements function correctly 1 8 2 Reflectors The TOTEM FIRE SAS company recommends that they are installed to improve efficiency The reflectors fitted on your fireplace reduce the temperature of the smoke evacuated and increase that of the fire In this way they...
Page 16: ...e allowing discharge of condensate The flue connector or any covering surrounding it must be accessible and visible over its entire length either directly or by an inspection panel or inspection grille Bending The flue connector must include no more than two bends not more than one non vertical section The angles must be no more than 45 for smooth flues otherwise 20 Junction of the flue connector ...
Page 17: ...ing the flue must overshoot a chimney liner in the hood We recommend that you use the specially designed fitting to carry out the connection Variation of cross section If there is a difference in cross section between the chimney flue and the flue connector the junction can only be created via a shaped component preventing a sudden variation in section The upper part of this reducer must be locate...
Page 18: ...e removed from the walls in the area taken up by the hood In the upper section a false ceiling 30cm from the ceiling serves as a heat shield The inside surfaces of the gap between the false ceiling and the ceiling must be thermally insulated just as the inside the hood The creation of two lateral vents one at the top and one at the bottom allows this space to be effectively ventilated 30 cm False ...
Page 19: ...rap must be created inside the hood The inside of the hood must be visible from the hot air outlet or via an inspection panel placed on the side of the hood This allows the flue connector to be checked and the inside of the hood to be periodically cleaned In this way accumulations of dust which cause soiling of the ceiling and pollution of convection air are reduced Inspection grille ...
Page 20: ...effective cross section of the convection air outlets 600 cm minimum N B It is possible to replace the ventilation grille by a slot with section equal or greater The air vents are to be installed above the false ceiling Note The convection hot air outlet grilles must open into the room where the fireplace is located Air vent Convection air intlet grille Convection air outlet grille The air vents a...
Page 21: ...es clogged up Is the fireplace door correctly shut Is the smoke damper trap obstructed Have you loaded enough wood The wood does not burn well Is the wood too humid Are the pieces of wood too large If so saw them When the door is open the draught of the fireplace is too weak there is too much down draught Is the smoke damper trap obstructed Are the combustion air flap optional extra and grille suf...
Page 22: ... and technical texts Building code standards 24 1 and 24 2 European officially approved standards Technical evaluation document Technical application document CSTB Scientific and Technical Centre for Building book Order of 27 February 2009 concerning carbon monoxide emissions ...
Page 23: ...23 a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e 4 Dimensions ...
Page 24: ...24 a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e ...
Page 25: ...m LATERAL HORIZON 1000 300 4 m 3 FACES 800 200 4 m 6 m 3 FACES 900 250 4 m 3 FACES HORIZON 901 250 4 m 8 m 3 FACES HORIZON 1000 porte sans montant 300 4 m 5 m EPI 900 cadre escamotant avec montant 250 5 m EVENTAIL 900 250 4 m 5m 11 m EVENTAIL FOND CONIQUE 900 250 4 m 5m 11 m 5 FACES 900 250 4 m 5m 9 m 300 250 200 180 PANORAMIQUE 900 250 4 m 5 m 9 m GALBE 900 250 4 m 5 m 9 m GALBE LATERAL 900 200 4...
Page 26: ... 3 FACES HORIZON 1000 porte sans montant 04 11 2008 TD4088 CTIF EPI EPI 900 cadre escamotant avec montant 18 10 2005 TD3930 CTIF EVENTAIL EVENTAIL 900 18 01 2006 1623BS005 CETIAT EVENTAIL FOND CONIQUE900 18 01 2006 1623BS005 CETIAT 5 FACES 5 FACES 900 12 02 2007 TD 3971 CTIF date number laboratory GALBES PANORAMIQUE900 12 02 2007 TD 3971 CTIF GALBE900 18 10 2005 TD3930 CTIF GALBELATERAL 900 18 10 ...
