
Date: 21/7/2022
Version Number: 2022 Issue no.3
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For a registered Competent Persons scheme (such as those referred to at www.gov.uk/building-
regulations-competent-person-schemes), please complete a Certificate of Compliance, which is
used for checking and reporting the installation as imposed by the Government. Otherwise please
ensure the installation is approved by your local building control officer.
Ensure a Carbon Monoxide alarm is fitted. This must be between 1m to 3m from the appliance,
and approximately 150mm below the ceiling level.
A fireguard conforming to BS 8423: 2002 should be used in the presence of children or
weakened people.
A notice plate should be provided containing information on the performance characteristics of
the hearth, fireplace, flue, or chimney.
Explain the following to the customer:
How to operate the riddling mechanism and air control lever.
The importance of an adequate air supply to the room.
The importance of regularly having the chimney swept/inspected.
That a protective glove should be used when operating the stove.
How changes in the weather can affect the performance of the stove.
Using the correct fuels.
8.Warnings
8.1 Important Warnings
It is a LEGAL REQUIREMENTS that the installation of all new or replacement, wood, or solid fuel
heating appliance, obtain building control approval from your local authority or the installation work
must be carried out through a government approved competent person’s scheme. A list of all
competent person schemes can be found here, https: //www.gov.uk/guidance/competent-person-
scheme- current-schemes-and-how-schemes-are-authorized.
Any manufacturer's instructions must not be taken as overriding statutory requirements.
All Lowry stoves MUST NOT be connected to a shared flue system.
Please Note: Classification of these appliances is for intermittent use only.
Do not use aerosol sprays or any other flammable materials near the appliance when in use.