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The installer has a responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to provide for the safety of persons
carrying out the installation. Attention is drawn to the fact that fire cement is caustic and hands must be washed
thoroughly after use. The appliance is heavy and care must be taken during handling. Although the appliance does
not contain asbestos products, it is possible that asbestos may be disturbed in existing installations and every
precaution must be taken.
These instructions give a guide for the installation of the appliance but in no way absolves the installer from
responsibilities to confirm to British Standards, in particular BS9303 and BS6461, relating to the installation of solid
fuel appliances. All local regulations, including those referring to National and European standards need to be
complied with when installing the appliance.
This successful operation of these appliances relies on the adequate performance of the chimney to which it is
connected. The chimney must:
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Have an internal cross section of no less than 320cm
2
(200mm dia). If a flue liner is used it should be 5’’
diameter (125mm) and suitable for solid fuel.
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Be a minimum 4.6m high from hearth level to pot.
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Be terminated at least 1m above roof level so that the chimney does not terminate in a pressure zone (see
Fig.2).
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Be free from cracks, severe bends, voids and obstructions.
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Be connected to this one appliance only.
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New chimneys must be tested in accordance with HETAS requirements.
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If this stove is installed as a freestanding appliance, it should not support any part of the chimney.
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Voids in the chimney should be avoided, as these will prevent a steady flue draught.
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The stove flue pipe should pass beyond the narrowing of the chimney (see Fig. 1).
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Consideration should be given to falling soot. For rear outlet stoves it may be necessary to provide a soot
catchment area in the flue pipe so that soot does not settle in the path of the flue gases. The optional rear
flue box attachment available from Dimplex has a detachable base that allows for fallen soot to be
removed (See Fig.1).
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A flue/chimney access point may also be required so that the state of the chimney can be checked and any
fallen soot removed.
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External flue must be insulated to prevent heat loss.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CHIMNEY & FLUE
Warning: Parts of the appliance, especially the external surfaces, will be hot to touch when in operation and due
care will need to be taken.
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Fig. 1 – Ideal Flue Connections.
Fig.2 – Chimney and Flue Performance
