3
FGi.FPi.FXi
Issue
12 10/17
3.0
Installation Instructions
3.1.
WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
3.1.1
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION!
These instructions cover the basic principles to ensure satisfactory installation of the stove, although detail may
need slight modification to suit particular local site conditions. In all cases the installation must comply with
current local regulations including Building Regulations, Local Authority Byelaws and other specifications or
regulations including UK or EU standards referred to as they affect the installation of the stove. Approved
Document J is particularly important for England and Wales and can be downloaded for no cost at:
Also of importance are Approved
Documents (A.D.)
L1 A and B conservation of fuel and power. The Domestic
Heating Compliance Guide will also be found useful.
In addition to these instructions the requirements of BS 8303 and BS EN 15287 must be fulfilled. The installation
is a notifiable building works as defined in the building regulations and that it is a legal requirement under
England and Wales Building Regulations that the installation is either carried out under Local Authority Building
Control approval or is installed by a Competent Person registered with a Government approved Competent
Persons Scheme. HETAS Ltd operate such a Scheme and a listing of their Registered Competent Persons can be
found on their website at
3.1.2 Important Chimney Warning
This stove must not be installed into a shared chimney that serves any other heating appliance.
3.1.3 Extractor Fan Warning
There must not be an extractor fan fitted in the same room as the stove as this can cause the
stove to emit fumes into the room. If unavoidable the appliance must be checked with
Approved Document A.D. 1.21 and necessary action taken. HETAS can provide guidance of a
pressure test procedure to check safe operation of the stove and flue.
3.1.4 Cleaning and Chimney Sweeping
The appliance, flue & chimney must be cleaned and checked internally and externally
regularly in use and especially after a period of disuse (e.g. after summer). Remove the side
liners and lift down the baffle at least weekly to check for build up of soot or debris on the top
from the flue pipe. Remove the baffle and check the flue spigot and connector is fully clear at
regular intervals. The chimney and flue connector must be swept at least annually, more often
when used with sooty fuels or damp wood. The chimney or flue can usually be swept through
the appliance. A wire centred sweeps brush with guide wheel is recommended. Any loose,
broken or leaking joints or flue ways MUST be repaired immediately.
3.1.5 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.
3.1.6 Maintenance
Annual checking and servicing of the appliance and flue by a competent engineer is
recommended.
