STOVE INSTALLATION
Prior to any installation being undertaken ensure that all intended work conforms to Building
Regulations or Standards and any local laws including those referring to national and
European Standards. The following are applicable:
England & Wales > Building Regulations (2001) > Document J particularly relevant.
Scotland > Building Standards (2001) > Section F particularly relevant.
Northern Ireland > Building Regulations (1990)
Republic of Ireland > Building Regulations (1997) > Document J particularly relevant.
Isle of Man > Building Regulations (2003) > Part J particularly relevant.
The above listed Regulations and Standards are subject to change and should be confirmed
prior to installation.
Installation should be carried out avoiding any risk to yourself, the occupiers and any pets
etc. Fire cement used during installation should be used in accordance with the instructions
on the tub or cartridge. It is classed as an irritant so protective gloves are recommended.
If the stove requires touching up/repainting then ensure adequate ventilation is available as
most high temperature resistant paints release unpleasant odours. Always follow the stove
paint manufacturers instructions. The stove must not be alight whilst re-painting.
If the stove is being installed into an existing chimney ensure that protective eye ware is
worn during inspection and whilst attending to any remedial work that may be required.
In the case of installing into old Chimneys particular attention should be given to the
possibility of disturbing asbestos. There are many types of asbestos, the three most common
are white (chrysotile), brown (amosite) and blue (crocidolite). All three types are hazardous,
particularly blue and brown, however asbestos cannot just be identified by its colour. Asbes-
tos should only be removed by a registered specialist.
Chimney & Flue Guidance
Effective Chimneys require numerous considerations. The purpose of a chimney is to
provide an up draught to ensure the safe removal of the products of combustion from the
stove to the outside air.
To maintain a safe and efficient up draught the chimney/flueway must conform to the
following:
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The Chimney/Flue should be totally free from defects and not leak at any point
through to its terminal. A smoke test should be done to confirm this, a guide to smoke
testing is listed further on in this section of the manual.
•
The Chimney/Flue must have a height of no less than 4.5 Meters from the top of the
stove to a suitable Chimney terminal.
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The Terminal of the Chimney/Flue must be in a position where the products of
combustion can freely discharge without preventing a hazard whatever the wind
conditions . See the diagram further on in this section regarding flue outlet positions.
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