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Never use adhesive alone to fit the fireplace
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Brackets, anchorage points and dowels to be fitted against brickwork
not
plaster.
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All mechanical fixings to be chased into mounting wall brickwork to enable complete contact of all rear
edges of fireplace to wall so a total bond can be made when also adhering fireplace to wall.
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Ensure all mechanical fixings do not obstruct total face to face contact of any fireplace mating parts.
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Use heat proof white or clear stone silicone adhesive between
all
mating stone pieces. (Ensure to protect
fireplace visible stone surfaces from silicone over spill).
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Never
drag mating stone pieces together when fixing, as this could chip and scratch the stone.
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Grouting of stone joints can be made by using white tile glue ensuring you wash of residue with clean
water.
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It is recommended that after installation and when the fireplace has completely dried, that a suitable
stone sealer is used to seal all visible stone surfaces.
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You
must
supply and fit, in correct position a data plate showing all correct information in accordance
with building regulations and any rules in force.
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Ensure that purpose provided room ventilation is provided in accordance with building regulations and
any rules in force.
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Ensure these fitting guidelines together with the fireplace customer care sheet are given to the customer.
Subsequently these to be passed on to any new home owner or occupier.
Important
.
Ensure the fireplace is fixed to the chimney wall safely and securely and fitted correctly to all
regulations, British Standards and any rules in force. If this cannot be achieved
do not fit the fireplace.
Safety precautions.
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Use all necessary safety clothing, for example:
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Suitable dust masks where there is a risk of dust contamination
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Suitable protective gloves.
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Suitable Protective foot wear.
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Suitable Protective eye goggles.
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Never wear loose clothing or jewellery.
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Ensure long or loose hair is adequately protected, so as not to be a hazard when using tools etc.
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Ensure all fitting tools and equipment to be used are in good working order and safety approved and
suitable for the use intended.
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Always comply with all Health & Safety regulations.
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This fireplace has parts that are irregular in shape and above 25kg in weight, therefore installation is
recommended for more than one person or suitable lifting equipment to be used.
Types of fires suitable for the above model.
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Multi fuel, or wood burning stoves manufactured to CE standards of compatible size for fireplace,
chimney or flue, with a stove rated temperature of less than 100 degrees Celsius to underside of stove to
hearth, complying with building regulations and any rules in force.
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Gas stoves manufactured to CE standards of compatible size for fireplace, chimney or flue, with a stove
rated temperature of less than 100 degrees Celsius to underside of stove to hearth, complying with
building regulations and any rules in force.
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Electric effect fires manufactured and approved to CE standards suitable for fireplace fire opening.
