3.10.3
Precast concrete or clay flue block system and hearth.
A precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to BS1289 or BS EN 1806
with dimensions as in figure 7. The current versions of BS1289 and BS EN 1806
recommend that there should be an air space or insulation between the flue blocks
and the plaster because heat
transfer may cause cracking on
directly plastered flues. However,
generally this appliance is suitable
for installations under all
circumstances unless there is a
history of cracking problems.
Remember that faults such as
cracking may be caused by poorly
built and restrictive flues, e.g. mortar
extrusions, too many bends, flue
heights below three metres,
restrictive terminations etc.
3.11 Flues.
1.
Suitable flues and minimum flue
sizes are as follows:
It should be noted that, as with many
appliances, sharp bends or
horizontal runs in metal flues at the
top of the system can be a cause of
problems in these types of installation.
225mm x 225mm conventional brick flue.
175mm diameter lined brick or stone flue.
200mm diameter factory made insulated flue manufactured to BS4543 Part 2.
175mm diameter flue pipe. See BS6461 Part 1 for suitable materials.
Single wall, twin wall or flexible flue liner with a minimum diameter of 125mm. The
materials to be used are stainless steel or aluminium as specified in
BS EN 1856 Part 1. The liner must be sealed to the surrounding area above the
fireplace opening and to the top of the chimney. An approved terminal must be fitted.
A properly constructed precast concrete or clay flue system conforming to BS1289
or BS EN 1858. This system is only suitable if the conditions stated in section 3.10.3
are met.
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Figure 7. Precast or clay flue block system
dimensions
