Health & Safety
Special care must be taken when installing the stove such that the requirements of the Health and
Safety at Work Act are met.
Installation
This appliance MUST be installed and commisioned by a HETAS registered installer in England
and Wales and a fully qualified Heating Engineer in Scotland and Ireland.
Handling
Adequate facilities must be available for loading, unloading and site handling.
Fire Cement
Some types of fire cement are caustic and should not be allowed to come into contact with the
skin. In case of contact wash immediately with plenty of water.
Asbestos
This stove contains no asbestos. If there is a possibility of disturbing any asbestos in the course of
installation then please seek specialist guidance and use appropriate protective equipment.
Metal Parts
When installing or servicing this stove care should be taken to avoid the possibility of personal
injury.
CO Alarms
Building regulations require that whenever a new or replacement fixed solid fuel or wood/biomass
appliance is installed in a dwelling an audible carbon monoxide alarm must be fitted in the same
room as the appliance. Further guidance on the installation of the carbon monoxide alarm is
available in BS EN 50292:2002 and from the alarm manufacturer’s instructions. Provision of an
alarm must not be considered a substitute for either installing the appliance correctly or ensuring
regular servicing and maintenance of the appliance and chimney system.
Fire Guards
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, Fireguards for use with solid fuel appliances.
Aerosol Sprays
Do not use an aerosol spray on or near the stove when it is alight.
Stove Surfaces
It is important to note that all surfaces of the stove will become extremely hot during operation, it is
therefore highly recommended that no surface or control is touched without appropriate heat proof
gloves.
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