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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
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CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION
It is the law that all gas appliances are installed only by a CORGI Registered
Installer, in accordance with these installation instructions and the Gas Safety
(Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 as amended. Failure to install appliances
correctly could lead to prosecution. It is in your own interest and that of safety to
comply with the law.
The installation must also be in accordance with all relevant parts of the Local and
National Building Regulations where appropriate, the Building Regulations
(Scotland Consolidation) issued by the Scottish Development Department, and all
applicable requirements of the following British Standard Code of Practice.
1. B.S. 5871 Part 3 Installation of Decorative Fuel Effect Gas Fires
2. B.S. 6891 Installation of Gas Pipework
3. B.S. 5440 Parts 1 & 2 Installation of Flues and Ventilation
4. B.S. 1251 Open fire place components
5. B.S. 715 Metal flue pipes for gas appliances
6. B.S. 6461 Part 1 Installation of Chimneys and flues
7. B.S. 1289 Clay Flue Blocks and Terminals
8. I.S. 813 : 1996 Domestic Gas Installation (Republic of Ireland)
No purpose made additional ventilation is normally required for this appli-
ance, when installed in G.B. When Installing in I.E. please consult document
I.S. 813 : 1996 Domestic Gas Installation, which is issued by the National
Standards Authority of Ireland. If installing in Northern Ireland, please
consult local building regulations. Any purpose made ventilation must be
checked periodically to ensure that it is free from obstruction.
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FLUE AND CHIMNEY SUITABILITY
This appliance is designed for use with conventional brick built or lined chimneys
and fabricated flues. It is also suitable for use with pre-cast flue blocks conforming
to B.S. 1289 and metal flue boxes conforming to BS 715. All flues must conform
to the following minimum dimensions.
Minimum diameter of circular flues
125 mm (Without Flue
Restrictor Fitted)
Minimum effective height of all flue types
3 metres
When fitting to conventional chimneys or 175mm flues it may be desirable to
leave the flue restrictor baffle (supplied) in place to reduce the flue flow and
increase the efficiency of the fire. Safe clearance of products must always
be checked by carrying out a smoke match test as described.
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