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H07024510 / DT2000575 - Rev. 00
Hearth
The hearth should be able to accommodate the weight of the stove and its chimney if the chimney is not
independently supported. The weight of the stove is indicated in the brochure.
The stove should always be installed on a non-combustible hearth of a size and construction that is in
accordance with the provisions of the current Building Regulations Approved Document J.
The clearance distances to combustible material beneath, surrounding or upon the hearth and walls
adjacent to the hearth should comply with the guidance on the separation of combustible material given
in Building Regulations Approved Document J and also in these stove instructions.
If the stove is to be installed on a wooden floor, it must be covered with a non-combustible material at
least 12mm thick, in accordance with Building Regulations Approved Document J, to a distance of 30 cm
in front of the stove and 15 cm to each side measuring from the door of the combustion chamber.
Combustion air supply
In order for the stove to perform efficiently and safely there should be an adequate air supply into the room
in which the stove is installed to provide combustion air. This is particularly necessary if the room is
double-glazed or a flue draught stabiliser is operating in the same room as the appliance.
It may be necessary to increase the air vent size in property with low air permeability [
≤
5.0 m
3
/(h.m
2
)]
The provision of air supply to the stove must be in accordance with current Building Regulations Approved
Document J. An opening window is not appropriate for this purpose.
Connection to chimney
All the stoves have a rear and/or top flue gas connector that allows connection to either a masonry
chimney or a prefabricated factory made insulated metal chimney in accordance with the instructions for
the appliance given in the instruction booklet.
Commissioning and handover
Ensure loose parts are fitted in accordance with the instructions given in the instruction booklet.
On completion of the installation allow a suitable period of time for any fire cement and mortar to dry out,
when a small fire may be lit and checked to ensure the smoke and fumes are taken from the stove up
the chimney and emitted safely to atmosphere. Do not run at full output for at least 24 hours.
On completion of the installation and commissioning ensure that the operating instructions for the stove
are left with the customer. Ensure to advise the customer on the correct use of the appliance with the fuels
likely to be used on the stove and warn them to use only the recommended fuels for the stove.
Advise the user what to do should smoke or fumes be emitted from the stove. The customer should be
warned to use a fireguard to BS 6539 in the presence of children, aged and/or infirm persons.
Make provision for securing a suitable guard where applicable.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
A carbon monoxide alarm complying with BS EN 50291 must be fitted in the same room as the appliance
in accordance with the current Building Regulations Part J. It should be positioned on the ceiling at least
300mm from any wall or, if it is located on a wall, as high up as possible (above any doors and windows)
but not within 150mm of the ceiling. The alarm should also be between 1m and 3m horizontally from the
appliance.