InisBofin Insert Boiler Multi-fuel Stove
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must be at least 150mm diameter or
150mmx150mm square. The chimney
must be in good condition, be
cleaned and free from cracks and
blockages. The chimney must not
have too great a cross sectional
area (200mm diameter maximum) and
if it has, it is recommended to
line the chimney with a suitable
liner for solid fuels to BS EN
15287-1:2007 with suitable
refractory infill around the
liner. Please refer to EN13384-1
for calculations on the particular
chimney for suitability.
The outlet of the chimney should
be above the roof of the dwelling
in accordance with the provisions
of The Building Regulations Part
J.
All chimneys and flues used must
be sealed for the best possible
performance. The draught in the
chimney must be at least 25 Pa
when warm and must not suffer from
down draughts and if there is an
excessive draught in the chimney a
draught stabiliser should be
fitted. If any doubt exists please
contact a chimney expert. If it is
an existing chimney that has been
is use with an open fire, the
chimney must be thoroughly cleaned
and inspected. Two to three weeks
after the stove has been in use,
have the chimney cleaned again as
soot previously secure may come
loose as the flue gas from the
stove is quite different than that
from an open fire.
Particular care must be taken if
the dwelling has an old chimney as
these most often have a very large
cross section. The use of a
register plate may be needed along
with any other required remedial
