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 installer must
specify a fireplace which will completely protect the building
against fire. A solid masonry hearth >12mm thick, extending at
least 250mm in front of the stove, 100mm at the sides is likely to
suffice, but other configurations are possible at the discretion of
the expert installer. Even beyond the safety clearances given on
the front page 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 each 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 <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.
Your Luxima stove has a
built-in 'Proximity Air Supply'
- a feature of Portway stoves
since Victorian times which
supplies precisely the
required amount of air for
combustion and, when the
fire is lit, also circulates
warmed fresh air without
draughts. air. Fix the rear
connector to standard 100mm flexible tube and an open outside
air grille to fully conform to air supply requirements.
FITTING
Your stove can be sealed to the chimney using a
short
length of
125mm uninsulated pipe in several ways, two of which are shown.
The Luxima is available in two different firebox
configurations:
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.
(L) Multi-fuel version with grate
and ashpan, can burn wood logs
and the full range of authorised
smokeless fuels.
(R) Wood-only version, burns wood
logs only
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) Fit a suitable CO alarm!
CHECK THE INSTALLATION !
Make sure that the stove is fully
assembled and sealed. Check
that the
inner steel baffle
(shown dark on this cutaway
diagram (right)) is correctly and
securely fitted in place as shown.
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
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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.
