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Checking the Flue
Use a smoke pellet prior to the appliance installa"on to ensure the viability of the flue and check that the smoke can be seen
being emi?ed from the terminal / chimney pot outside. There must be no leakage of smoke through the structure of the
chimney/flue during or aIer the smoke pellet test and it is important to check inside upstairs rooms adjacent to the chimney/
flue. Check the chimney pot / terminal and general condi"on of the brickwork or masonry. If the chimney or flue is in poor
condi"on or if there is no up-draught do not proceed with the installa"on. If there is a history of down-draught condi"ons
with the chimney / flue, the installa"on of a tested and cer"ficated flue terminal or cowl suitable for the relevant flue type
should be considered.
IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS FIXING PLATE IS INSTALLED
BEFORE
THE MANTEL AND FIRE ARE FITTED
When the hearth has been installed and the fireplace opening is prepared as per the details on page 11 of these instruc"ons,
the PRECAST SPACER and/or FIXING PLATE can commence.
This appliance MUST be installed with the
FIXING PLATE
supplied.
If this appliance is being fi4ed into a brick chimney or BS715 fabricated metal firebox then turn to page 14.
FIXING THE PRECAST SPACER
(PRECAST FLUE INSTALLATIONS ONLY)
If the appliance is being installed into a PRECAST flue then follow the procedure below to fix the PRECAST SPACER to the wall.
Using the 8 screws and plugs provided in the PRECAST SPACER kit,
secure the spacer to the wall symmetrically around the hearth / precast opening.
Once screwed into posi"on ensure this spacer is sealed air"ght against the fireplace
opening with a suitable heatproof silicone externally around the frame and internally using
a non combus"ble fondant as you would installing a marble back panel.
