INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Efficiency Declaration
The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in
BS EN 613 : 2001 and the result is 84.2%. The gross calorific value of the fuel
has been used for this efficiency calculation.
The test data from which it has been calculated has been certified by BSI Testing
Services.
The efficiency value may be used in the UK Government’s Standard Assessment
Procedure (SAP) for energy rating of dwellings.
1.1
CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION
It is the law that all gas appliances are installed only by a GAS SAFE 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 1 Installation of Gas Fires
2. B.S. 6891 Installation of Gas Pipework
3. B.S. 5440 Parts 1 & 2 Installation of Flues and Ventilation
4. I.S 813 : 1996 Domestic Gas Installation, issued by the National Standards
Authority of Ireland.
BEFORE INSTALLATION ENSURE THAT THE LOCAL DISTRIBUTION
CONDITIONS (IDENTIFICATION OF THE TYPE OF GAS AND PRESSURE) AND
THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE APPLIANCE ARE COMPATIBLE.
This stove is a heating appliance, therefore all external surfaces of the product are
classified as a working surface and will become hot during use of the stove.
1.2
FIREPLACE / SURROUND SUITABILITY
The stove must not be installed directly onto carpet or other combustible
floor materials.
If a heating appliance is fitted directly against a wall combustible material must be
removed from behind it. Soft wall coverings such as blown vinyl, wall paper etc.
could be affected by the rising hot air and scorching and/or discoloration may
result. Due consideration should be made to this when installing or decorating.
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