6
GO ECO Range
Issue 01.1 05/17
4.1.5.
Fuels
Only use recommended fuels which are seasoned (or kiln dried) wood logs or smokeless
briquetted fuels. The appliance can be damaged by burning petroleum coke, liquid fuels or
general rubbish and this will invalidate your warranty and risk your personal safety. The
appliance must not be used as a rubbish incinerator.
4.1.6.
Maintenance
Annual checking and servicing of the appliance and flue by a competent engineer is
recommended.
4.1.7.
Ventilation
Adequate ventilation is ESSENTIAL for the safe and efficient operation of any solid fuel or wood
burning appliance. Ventilation MUST be provided where required by the stove output or flue
under-performance. Keep all ventilation clear and free of blockage, including the direct outside
air connection where used. See VENTILATION in INSTALLATION INFORMATION section.
4.2.
Health And Safety Precautions
Special care must be taken when installing this stove to meet all requirements of the Health &
Safety at Work act.
4.2.1.
Handling
Adequate facilities must be available for unloading and site handling. Stoves are very heavily
built so always ask for assistance when lifting and siting them. See Technical Data for weights.
4.2.2.
Fire Cement
Some types of fire cement are caustic and should not be allowed to come into contact with the
skin. In case of skin contact, wash immediately with plenty of water.
4.2.3.
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.
4.2.4.
Metal Parts
When installing or servicing this stove, proper care should be taken to avoid the possibility of
personal injury. Injury may be caused by component weight, sharp parts or trapping for
example and these risks should be identified and minimised.
5.0
Installation Information
5.1.
Chimney/flue
The chimney height and the position of the chimney terminal should conform to Building
Regulations. Minimum chimney height is 4.5m and the recommended minimum diameter is
150mm wherever possible for safety margin and performance. The chimney must be swept
before connection to the stove. Check that the chimney is in good condition, dry and free from
cracks and obstructions. The diameter of the flue should not be less than 125mm (spigot
diameter) at any point and not greater than 200mm. If any of these requirements are not met,
the chimney should be lined by a suitable method. When using a liner a 5” flexible flue liner is
permitted be used on these stoves providing that the users only burns smokeless fuel or
seasoned wood logs with the air limiter fitted in in full accordance with the wood burning
instructions.
