Ecotech (Low Input) Issue 1.2 28/06/01
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Inspect the chimney
Ensure that:
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It only serves one fireplace
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Any terminal or cowl fitted is approved for
use with this type of appliance.
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It is clear of any obstruction, and any
damper or register is removed or fixed
permanently in the fully open position.
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Any chimney used for an appliance burning
a fuel other than gas must be thoroughly
swept before installing any gas appliances.
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With an L.P.G. fire, any air supply entering
the fireplace below floor level is completely
sealed off.
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The chimney is properly sealed so that the combustion products do not come into
contact with combustible materials outside the chimney.
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The base of the chimney is clear of loose debris, bricking up, etc.
Broken hearth components should be replaced or repaired as necessary. Refer to the
appliance data for minimum chimney height and flue diameter. Check with a smoke match that
there is a positive updraught present in the chimney. Examine the general condition of the
chimney brickwork for evidence of deterioration; do not carry out an installation to a chimney in
a poor condition. If there is a history of downdraught problems examine the possibility of fitting a
British Gas approved flue terminal or cowl. Always carry out a spillage test in accordance with
BS 5440 Part 1.
Clearances
If a shelf is to be fitted above the fire, perhaps as part of a surround, it must be positioned a
minimum of 1m (39in.) above the top of the hearth, and project no more than 200mm (8in.) from
the front plane of the opening. Combustible material such as wood may be fitted to within
100mm (4in.) of either side of the opening so long as it projects no more than 100mm (4in.) from
the front plane of the opening.
Soft furnishings, decorations and some wall coverings may discolour or scorch if positioned too
close to the fire.
Installing the burner
The Straxgas 16" Ecotech burner fits into a standard chairbrick of the dimensions shown in
Fig.1.
Hearth fitting
The Straxgas burner must be installed on a level non-combustible hearth in accordance with
BS5871, Part 3. See also approved document J 1/2/3 "Heat Producing Appliances" issued by
the Department of the Environment.
The hearth should project a minimum of 150mm (6in.) either side of the fireplace opening, and a
minimum of 300mm (12in.) forward of the plane of the opening, and be a minimum of 50mm
(2in.) above floor level.
Items supplied
The following items will be found within the carton:
1. Burner complete with controls.
2. Optional
fret
3. 3 shaped ceramic fibre blocks.
4. Coals. (6 large, 8 small)
5. 2 screws with plastic plugs.
6. These installation instructions, guarantee card and End User operating instructions.
Fig.1
Nominal dimensions
16" Ecotech
Width of opening
A
380mm (15in.)
Width at rear
B
250mm (10in.)
Depth
C
170mm (7in.)
