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INSTALLATION NOTES
In your own interest and for safety, in the United Kingdom, it is the law that all gas appliances are installed by
competent persons in accordance with the current edition of the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations and
Amendments. Failure to install the appliance correctly could lead to prosecution. The Confederation for the
Registration of Gas Installers (CORGI) requires its members to work to recognised standards.
This product uses fuel effect pieces, burner compartment walls and gaskets containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres
(RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to these materials may cause temporary
irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Consequently, it makes sense to take care when handling these articles
to ensure that the release of dust is kept to a minimum. To ensure that the release of fibres from these RCF articles
is kept to a minimum, during installation and servicing we recommend that you use a HEPA filtered vacuum to
remove any dust and soot accumulated in and around the fire before and after working on the fire. When replacing
these articles we recommend that the replaced items are not broken up, but are sealed within a heavy duty
polythene bag, clearly labelled as RCF waste. This is not classified as “hazardous waste” and may be disposed of at a
tipping site licensed for the disposal of industrial waste. Protective clothing is not required when handling these
articles, but we recommend you follow the normal hygiene rules of not smoking, eating or drinking in the work
area and always wash your hands before eating or drinking.
This appliance does not contain any component manufactured from asbestos or asbestos related products.
The appliance data label is on the control plate below the right side of the burner tray. It is visible when the bottom
front cover is removed.
The installation must be in accordance with these instructions.
In the United Kingdom the installation must also be in accordance with:
a)
All the relevant parts of local regulations.
b)
The Building Regulations issued by the Department of the Environment or the Building Standards (Scotland)
(Consolidation) Regulations issued by the Scottish Development Department.
c)
All relevant codes of practice.
d)
The relevant parts of the current editions of the following British Standards:-
BS 715
BS 1251
BS 1289 Part 1
BS 1289 Part 2
BS 4543 Part 2
BS 5440 Part 1
BS 5440 Part 2
BS 5871 Part 2
BS 5872 Part 3
BS 6461 Part 1
BS 6891
In the Republic of Ireland the installation must also conform to the relevant parts of:
a)
The current editions of:-
IS 813 (1996 as amended)
ICP3
IS327
b)
All relevant national and local rules in force.
If the appliance is intended to be installed to a chimney which was previously used for solid fuel, the flue must be
swept clean prior to installation. All flues should be inspected for soundness and freedom from blockages.
The minimum effective height of the chimney or flue must be 3m (10ft) from the hearth to the point of
termination of the flue.
The chimney or flue must have any damper or restrictor removed, or permanently secured in the fully open
position.
The flue must not be used for any other appliance or application.
If the fireplace opening is of underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stop any draughts.
