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Date: 21/7/2022
Version Number: 2022 Issue no.3

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A chimney may comply with regulations but could still be subject to downdraught and similar

problems. A chimney terminating above the ridge level is less likely to suffer such problems.

If a new chimney is being provided it should fully comply with the relevant Building Regulations

that specify the requirements for solid fuel burning installations. Suitable types of chimneys include

the following:

·

Masonry Chimney: Built with clay or concrete liners, or a chimney

block system meeting Building Regulations. These types of chimneys

should be installed in accordance with the Building Regulations and

BS EN15287-1: 2007.

·

Factory Made Insulated Chimney: Complying with BS 4543: Part 2 (often

called Class 1 prefabricated metal chimney). These types of chimneys should

be installed in accordance with Building Regulations and BS EN 15287-1: 2007.

Due to the gradual introduction of European Chimney Standards chimneys will be specified

according to their performance designation as defined in BS EN 1443 that covers the General

Requirements for chimneys. The minimum performance designation required for use with solid fuel

burning stoves is T450 N2 S D3.

Ensure that the flue pipe diameter is not less than the diameter of the appliance outlet.

The flue and chimney installation must be carefully checked by a competent person before fitting the

stove to ensure it is suitable and will work safely.

If the chimney is old (i.e., Built of brick or stone without a liner) or being opened for reuse,

additional checks and smoke testing as described in Appendix E of the Approved Document J 2010

Edition should also be carried out to ensure the flue and chimney are in good operating condition.

Check the existing flue is in good condition with suitable access for collection and removal of debris.

It is also important that suitable flue pipe (recommended at least 600mm in length) complying with

the Building Regulations is used to connect the stove to the flue in the chimney. Suitable access

should be provided into the flue for regular inspection and sweeping of the flue ways.

The installer should comply with Building Regulations requirements in respect of providing a Notice

Plate giving details on the chimney, flue lining, hearth, and fireplace installation.

Chimneys should be as straight as possible. Horizontal runs should be avoided except where the rear

outlet of the appliance is used, in which case the horizontal section should not exceed 150mm in

length. If necessary, a combination of 45°and 90° bends can be used if the sum of their angles is not

greater than 180° in total. IE: four x 45° bends or two x 45° and a 90°bend.

If the stove is working hard but produces very little output to the room it is likely that excess draw is

present in the chimney, and that heat is being sucked out of the appliance and up the chimney. If this

is the case we recommend the fitting of a draught stabilizer in preference to a flue damper, in the

interest of safety and efficiency.

Summary of Contents for Lowry 5

Page 1: ...Page 1 Date 21 7 2022 Version Number 2022 Issue no 3 PLEASE RETAIN THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFEREN ...

Page 2: ... 8 Warnings 15 8 1 Important Warnings 15 8 2 Health and Safety 16 8 3 Smoke control areas The Clean Air Act 1993 Smoke Control Areas 16 9 Recommended fuels 17 9 1 Wood 17 9 2 Solid Fuel 17 10 Before using your stove 18 10 1 Pointers Before Use 18 11 Air inlet controls 19 11 1 Air Inlet 19 Air Inlet to Air Controls 19 11 1 1 Primary air control 19 11 1 2 Secondary air control 20 11 1 3 Tertiary air...

Page 3: ...ass 27 13 10 Fire door handle 27 14 Care for your stove 28 14 1 Adjusting the door hinges 28 14 2 Liners firebricks 28 14 3 Throat plate 28 14 4 Fire door seal 28 14 5 Cracked glass 29 14 6 Chimney Flue Sweeping 29 15 Further resources information 29 15 1 Information 29 15 2 Specification 29 16 Guarantee 30 16 1 Guarantee 30 16 2 Terms and Conditions 30 16 3 General 31 17 Technical specification 3...

Page 4: ...fessionally installed and operated it should provide a lifetime of heating satisfaction Should you have any questions about your stove which are not covered by this manual please contact your retailer in your area or visit our website www flue ducting co uk which offers a wealth of information on how to care for and get the best from your stove Please ensure that you read these instructions in ful...

Page 5: ...rminology of your stove External Fire Door Assembly Fire Door Handle Air Control Top Flue Outlet NOTE Top Rear Flue outlets are Interchangeable Will Depend Upon Installation Rear Flue Outlet NOTE Top Rear Flue outlets are Interchangeable Will Depend Upon Installation Nameplate Location Direct Air Cover ...

Page 6: ...umber 2022 Issue no 3 Page 6 1 2 Identifying parts terminology of your stove Internal Firebox Liners Sides Rear Fuel Retainer Fire Door Glass Primary Air Control Secondary and Tertiary Air Control Throat Plate Tertiary Outlet ...

Page 7: ...ould not be installed into a chimney or flue system that serves other heating appliances The manufacturer s instructions must not be taken as overriding statutory requirements Any form of an extraction fan must not be fitted into the same room as the appliance Flue Ducting Ltd will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental loss or injury however caused 3 Health Safety 3 1 Health Safet...

Page 8: ...f the front of the appliance and 400 mm at the sides The surface of the hearth should be free of combustible materials In most buildings with solid concrete or stone floors the requirement will be met by the floor itself but mark the hearth to ensure floor coverings are kept away or use different levels to mark the hearth perimeter Please be aware that hot air can cause staining above the fire in ...

Page 9: ... air vent must be so that it cannot be liable to blockage or obstruction Ideally it should also be positioned where it is unlikely to cause a cold draught It should not be positioned in the fireplace recess For more detailed guidelines on required ventilation sizes please refer to the Document J Building Regulations Combustion Appliances at the www planningportal gov uk website 5 Flue And Chimneys...

Page 10: ...ure it is suitable and will work safely If the chimney is old i e Built of brick or stone without a liner or being opened for reuse additional checks and smoke testing as described in Appendix E of the Approved Document J 2010 Edition should also be carried out to ensure the flue and chimney are in good operating condition Check the existing flue is in good condition with suitable access for colle...

Page 11: ...s from breaking Operating Tool Ash pan Throat Plate Fuel Retainer 6 1 Unpacking Your Stove 1 Remove the outer packaging Carefully remove the packing straps and lift off the upper crate Remove the plastic bag and take down the stove from the bottom panel IMPORTANT Ensure the plastic bag is disposed of correctly and kept away from children 2 Open the door take out all the contents Place all the item...

Page 12: ...lar with the set screws and washers supplied Rear or top flue option If the Top Flue position is required remove the fitted Flue Cover and refit on the rear opening 4 Fit the retainer bar and ash pan as shown 5 Fit the back external air inlet with the set screws and gaskets ...

Page 13: ...ide of the rotating grate to the base of the appliance The stove will be delivered with the liner panels in situ however it may be easier to remove these during installation 6 4 Optional Accessories Further optional extras such as a direct air connector solid fuel burning kit etc are available via your retailer or dealer 6 5 Smoke Control Area The Clean Air Act 1993 Smoke Control Areas If the stov...

Page 14: ... requirement under Document J of the Building Regulations for England and Wales that the appliance is lit and the functioning of the chimney system is checked for satisfactory operation Be sure that the chimney is operating and all smoke and fumes are vented to the atmosphere through the chimney terminal Check all joints and seals Clean the outside of the cold appliance with a lint free cloth or s...

Page 15: ... control lever The importance of an adequate air supply to the room The importance of regularly having the chimney swept inspected That a protective glove should be used when operating the stove How changes in the weather can affect the performance of the stove Using the correct fuels 8 Warnings 8 1 Important Warnings It is a LEGAL REQUIREMENTS that the installation of all new or replacement wood ...

Page 16: ...d lead to damage injury to persons and or property Flue Ducting Ltd will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental loss or injury however caused It is essential that the appliance has adequate air supply for combustion and ventilation Apertures provided for this purpose shall not be restricted or covered 8 2 Health and Safety Please consult health and safety guidelines for advice on h...

Page 17: ... 42mm 9 Recommended fuels 9 1 Wood As a natural and renewable fuel wood is the first choice for burning however burning wood requires a little effort and planning Any type of wood is suitable though hardwood is preferable provided it is well seasoned and has a moisture content below 20 This usually implies that the timber has been suitably stored to allow moisture to evaporate for at least 9 month...

Page 18: ...has been checked and is within specification between 0 1mb to0 2mb or 10 20 pascals This ensures your stove will operate predictably and efficiently Carbon Monoxide detector is correctly installed in the same room as the appliance Suitable provision for combustion and ventilation air depending upon building regulations have been undertaken by the installation fitter Consideration must be given for...

Page 19: ...T OPENINGS FOR THEAPPLIANCE 11 1 1 Primary air control The primary air control regulates the air entering the fire box chamber supplying air below the grate This control is situated below the fire door on the left hand side when facing the front of the stove The control has an internal rotary plate with slots housed inside the body of the appliance and is located below the left hand corner of the ...

Page 20: ...own also as the air wash system This control is situated below the fire door on the right hand side when facing the front of the stove Secondary and Tertiary Air Control Location The control has an internal rotary plate with slots housed inside the body of the appliance and is located below the right hand corner of the fire door assembly when looking at the front of the appliance Sliding the contr...

Page 21: ...t plate through a series of small holes within the rear liner brick See page 6 Tertiary air is employed to provide additional air to the upper areas of the fire box to promote additional burning of the unburnt combustion gases and thus ensuring a cleaner burn emission There is no user adjustment required for the tertiary air as the required air supply is factory set during the production process 1...

Page 22: ... crisscross grid pattern on top of the grate bars The use of two or three firelighters may assist in lighting the kindling 2 Fully open the primary and secondary air controls and light the firelighters and or kindling wood 3 After the kindling has caught light you should almost close the fire door leaving it ajar by about 10mm This will aid flue draw during the initial lighting of the fire 4 The f...

Page 23: ...a sufficient supply of air to the glass to keep the door glass clean 7 Whilst burning solid fuel it can be beneficial to occasionally riddle the grate bars so any burnt fuel will fall between the grate bars into the ash pan Please see Section13 Further Information on the procedure for riddling 12 4 Warning Fume Smoke emissions Professionally installed with a suitable flue or chimney operated and m...

Page 24: ...maining charcoal 12 6 Smoke Control Area The Clean Air Act 1993 Smoke Control Areas If the stove is to be installed in a designated Smoke Control Area further information can be found via https www gov uk smoke control area rules then the installer will have fitted the restrictor plate for the secondary air lever to prevent total closure of this air control NOTE The minimum air control setting is ...

Page 25: ...ng will demonstrate the over heating of internal parts body paint which has turned dusty white is also indicative of such use 13 3 Chimney fires Used in the correct manner with the correct fuel and regular maintenance a chimney fire should never occur however in the event of a chimney fire the following procedure should be actioned without delay Call the fire service DIAL 999 Immediately close all...

Page 26: ...Operating Tool Fig 7 Ash pan and Operating Tool 13 5 2 Ash removal The ash pan should be emptied when the level of ash reaches the top of the ash pan On no account should the ash be allowed to build up to touch the underside of the grate as this will reduce the life span of the grate To remove the ash pan ALWAYS USE the glove operating tool Open the door of the stove pausing briefly when ajar to a...

Page 27: ...stove does not operate correctly and causes the stove to emit smoke do not treat it as a nuisance this smoke will indicate that carbon monoxide is being emitted into the room Extinguish the stove by reducing the firing rate open windows and allow the stoves fuel to burn out before closing the windows The probable cause is insufficient draw check flue ways and have the chimney tested for flue press...

Page 28: ...an support themselves correctly there is no need to replace them Cracked liners will not in themselves affect the performance of the stove 14 3 Throat plate The throat plate can be removed from the stove by lifting the throat plate up and removing the rear liner this will then allow the rear of the throat plate to swing down Disengage the front lip of the throat plate from the upper location brack...

Page 29: ... blockage and the escape of poisonous fumes Access for cleaning should also be incorporated in the chimney e g soot door or access through the register plate etc It is important that the flue connections flue pipe and chimney be cleaned prior to lighting after a prolonged period of non use 15 Further resources information 15 1 Information Competent Person Schemes https www gov uk guidance competen...

Page 30: ...ct to the Terms and Conditions set out below 16 2 Terms and Conditions The following terms and conditions must be satisfied for your stove to be covered by the guarantee set out above 1 Your stove must have been purchased from an officially approved dealer 2 You must be the original purchaser of the stove to make a claim This guarantee is not valid in relation to any claims made by someone who did...

Page 31: ...valid if the stove is serviced and checked annually by a suitably qualified heating engineer with documentation to be retained and produced in the event of a claim being made 11 The guarantee is only valid where any spare parts used are supplied by Flue Ducting or an approved retailer dealer The use of spares other than those supplied by Flue Ducting Limited shall invalidate the guarantee Parts ca...

Page 32: ...nal Efficiency 65 6 76 5 PM at 13 O2 28 mg m3 16 mg m3 OGC at 13 O2 118 mg m3 45 mg m3 CO at 13 O2 1499 mg m3 1301 mg m3 NoX at 13 O2 102 mg m3 111 mg m3 Mean Flue Gas Temperature 282 210 Flue Gas Mass Flow 5 5 g s 3 2 g s Indirect Heating Functionality No No Type of Heat output room Temperature control Two or more manual stages no temperature control Other Control Options N A Energy Index 100 ...

Page 33: ...ency 73 2 76 7 PM at 13 O2 21 mg m3 12 mg m3 OGC at 13 O2 80 mg m3 71 mg m3 CO at 13 O2 1372 mg m3 1026 mg m3 NoX at 13 O2 106 mg m3 147 mg m3 Mean Flue Gas Temperature 196 225 Flue Gas Mass Flow 4 3 g s 2 9 g s Indirect Heating Functionality No No Type of Heat output room Temperature control Two or more manual stages no temperature control Other Control Options N A Energy Index 111 ...

Page 34: ...ency 65 7 71 5 PM at 13 O2 29 mg m3 21 mg m3 OGC at 13 O2 108 mg m3 59 mg m3 CO at 13 O2 1370 mg m3 1447 mg m3 NoX at 13 O2 119 mg m3 152 mg m3 Mean Flue Gas Temperature 235 213 Flue Gas Mass Flow 5 9 g s 4 7 g s Indirect Heating Functionality No No Type of Heat output room Temperature control Two or more manual stages no temperature control Other Control Options N A Energy Index 100 ...

Page 35: ...ype specification on the basis of type testing under system 3 and issued the test report Ref EZKA 2018 10 000031 3A 8 Declared performance Harmonized Technical specification EN 13240 2001 Essential characteristics Performance Wood Performance Ancit Fire Safety Reaction to fire A1 Clearance distancesto combustible materials Rear 600mm Sides 500mm Ceiling NPD Risk of burning fuel falling out PASS Em...

Page 36: ... specification on the basis of type testing under system 3 and issued the test report Ref EZKA 2019 06 00015 3A 8 Declared performance Harmonized Technical specification EN 13240 2001 Essential characteristics Performance Wood Performance Ancit Fire Safety Reaction to fire A1 Clearance distancesto combustible materials Rear Non Combustible Sides 600mm Ceiling NPD Risk of burning fuel falling out P...

Page 37: ...t type specification on the basis of type testing under system 3 and issued the test report Ref EZKA 2019 10 00036 3A 8 Declared performance Harmonized Technical specification EN 13240 2001 Essential characteristics Performance Wood Performance Ancit Fire Safety Reaction to fire A1 Clearance distancesto combustible materials Rear 800mm Sides 400mm Ceiling NPD Risk of burning fuel falling out PASS ...

Page 38: ...ion Number 2022 Issue no 3 Flue Ducting Total Chimney Solutions Flue Ducting Ltd Unit D6 Yew Street Stockport Trading Estate SK4 2JZ United Kingdom www flue ducting co uk T 44 0 161 4802994 Email Sales flue ducting co uk ...

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