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Checking the Flue
Use a smoke pellet prior to the appliance installation to ensure the viability of the flue and check that the smoke can be
seen being emitted from the terminal / chimney pot outside. There must be no leakage of smoke through the structure of
the chimney/flue during or after the smoke pellet test and it is important to check inside upstairs rooms adjacent to the
chimney/flue. Check the chimney pot / terminal and general condition of the brickwork or masonry. If the chimney or flue is
in poor condition or if there is no up-draught do not proceed with the installation. If there is a history of down-draught
conditions with the chimney / flue, the installation of a tested and certificated flue terminal or cowl suitable for the relevant
flue type should be considered.
A spillage test must be performed—see page 4 of these instructions.
Preparations for Fixing the Appliance
IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS FIXING PLATE IS INSTALLED
BEFORE
THE BACK PANEL, FIRE & MANTEL ARE FITTED
When the hearth has been installed and the fireplace opening is prepared as per the details on page 5 of these instructions,
the appliance installation can commence. This appliance MUST be installed with the
FIXING PLATE
supplied. First, apply the
rubber seal to the
rear face
of the
FIXING PLATE
. This seal should sit within 50mm (2 inches) of the fireplace opening and
run around the entire perimeter of the fireplace opening. This plate is screwed to the wall using the 8 screws and rawl plugs
provided through the fixing holes shown in the diagram.
Fit the rubber seal to the rear face of the FIXING PLATE,
ensuring that the seal will make contact with the wall
surrounding the fireplace opening over its entire
length.
Secure the FIXING PLATE assembly into the
fireplace opening as shown. Use the eight
(8) screws and rawlplugs provided.
Ensure that the FIXING PLATE assembly is
fitted centrally to the hearth.
