3.3.3
The flue must be completely sealed so that combustion products do not come into
contact with combustible materials outside the chimney.
3.3.4
The flue must serve only one fireplace.
3.4
The flue must conform to BS 5440: Part 1 in design and installation.
The flue, measured from the bottom of the fireplace opening to the bottom of the
terminal, shall be not less than 3m in actual vertical height. When calculated in
accordance with BS 5440: Part 1 Annex A, the minimum
equivalent
height of the flue
shall be 2.0m of 125mm dia. flue pipe.
3.5
The flue must not be used for any other appliance or application.
3.6
Any chimney dampers or restrictors should be removed. If removal is not
possible they must be fixed in the open position.
3.7
If the appliance is intended to be installed to a chimney, which was previously
used for solid fuel, the flue must be swept clean prior to installation. All flues should be
inspected for soundness and freedom from blockages.
3.8
If the fireplace opening is an underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stop
any draughts.
3.9
The appliance must be mounted behind a non-combustible hearth (N.B.
conglomerate marble hearths are considered as non-combustible). The appliance can be
fitted to a purpose made proprietary class “O”-150°C surround. The hearth material
must be at least 12mm thick. The periphery of the hearth (or fender) should be at least
50mm above floor level to discourage the placing of carpets or rugs over it.
The appliance must not stand on combustible materials or carpets (See figure 1)
.
3.10
The front face of the fireplace should be reasonably flat over the area covered by
the convector box top and side flange seals to ensure good sealing. These faces should
be made good if necessary. The fireplace floor should be reasonably flat to ensure that a
good seal with the convector box can be made.
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