Building regulations are available at www.soliftec.com
INSTALLING
a stove is a 'controlled service', the law expects that
it is either supervised by a qualified installer or that the building
inspector is informed. Check with your local authority.
ASBESTOS:
Your stove does not contain asbestos, but take care
to avoid disturbing asbestos in an old installation.
WEIGHT:
Your stove is heavy - take great care when moving it
and ensure that the intended fireplace can support the weight-
consider fitting a load distributing plate.
YOUR CHIMNEY,
by becoming warm, makes the gas inside it
rise, pulling fresh air into the stove to make it work. It must:
Generate a draught in use of at least 12Pa (0.05ins wg)
Be capable of withstanding the temperatures generated.
Be absolutely incapable of leaking fumes into the dwelling
This may commonly be achieved by it:
Being at least 5m high.
Terminating at least 1m above any roof ridge.
Having an internal cross-section equivalent to not less than
125mm diameter for No1, No2 and Inset models, 150mm dia for
No3, and never more than 0.14m² (eg 375 x 375mm)
Being free from even the slightest crack or source of leakage.
Having no bends sharper than 45º.
Being swept and entirely free of obstructions
Being connected only to this one appliance.
Being of thick masonry or otherwise adequately insulated.
Conforming to local building regulations.
Special rules apply where the flue passes through timber, thatch or
other vulnerable materials- take specialist advice.
Although it is possible to access the chimney through the fire with
the throat plate removed, fit hatches to provide access if needed.
YOUR FIREPLACE:
Stoves become VERY hot, the setting must
be made entirely of durable fireproof materials. Thin (<50mm)
stone slabs risk cracking unless cut into sections to allow for
expansion and backed with a heat resistant concrete. Even
beyond the safety clearance items can still become very hot - take
great care in siting wax, paper etc.
AIR SUPPLY:
Your stove needs air to breathe - there must be a
permanent fresh air supply into the space in which it is installed
equal to 550mm² for eack kW of nominal output. This can often be
provided by air leaking around door frames
etc. (it is commonly accepted that this alone
may suffice for appliances <c.5kW) but in
any case of doubt, fit a purpose-made air
vent. An extractor fan, or another fuel-using
appliance in the same building, can remove
this air.
The Safety Air Supply kit, available as an
extra, provides the correct fresh air for
combustion and ventilation via a flexible tube from outside, without
draughts across the room and meets the complete requirements of
UK and RoI Building Regulations
FITTING
FREE-STANDING MODELS
Fasten the flue outlet and blanking plate to the top or back flue outlet. Screw 2 'L'-brackets down to a
solid non-combustible hearth conforming to building regulations and bolt to the stove on. Your stove can be sealed to the chimney
using a
short
length of 125mm uninsulated pipe in several ways, four of which are shown.
Rear outlet to top outlet by
'T' piece with cleaning door-
the preferred method.
Through
steel or concrete
closure plate (with
cleaning door) into old, oversized, chimney.
Steel sealing collar. Hearth fixings also shown.
45º top outlet sleeved through
wall into external insulated flue.
Cleaning hatches on bends.
Rear connection into chimney
with sealing collar. Cleaning
door on opposite side.
Whichever model and method is used it is
imperative
that: (1) The route for gases from the stove to the chimney terminal is
completely
air-tight; even the tiniest gap or crack can spoil the updraught. Seal all joins with fireproof cement and/or heatproof rope.
(2) It is possible to sweep the entire length- access doors may be required. (3) The entire construction is of durable fireproof materials.
(4) It is wise to fit a CO alarm.
CHECK THE INSTALLATION !
Once installed, light the fire, demonstrate it to the householder and
check that:
1) It burns controllably and does not emit fumes to the room
2) The route for gases from the stove to the chimney terminal is
completely airtight, unobstructed and able to be swept.
3) The entire construction is of durable fireproof materials.
4) The flue presents a draught in use of at least 12Pa
LIVING WITH YOUR STOVE
Every fuel, chimney and condition of use is different. Only
experience will show which are the best settings for you.
LIGHTING
If lighting after a period of non-use, do check that the
flueways and chimney are completely clear. Empty the ashes.
Place two or three firelighters close together, or screwed-up paper
covered with dry sticks, at the back of the grate and light them.
When they are burning well gently fill the fire with dry fuel, close
the door and set the air control slides to the 'high' (right) position.
When the fire is burning well, move the controls to the lowest
practical setting.
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THIS APPLIANCE BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT
AND CAN PRODUCE POISONOUS GASES.
A fire-guard should be used if children or the infirm are
present. The installer is required to EXACTLY follow
these instructions and to completely comply with all
local, national and international standards.
