Legal requirements

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before installation of this product please read these instructions fully.

It is very important to understand the requirements of the national Building Regulations* and standards**, along with any local regulations and working practices that may apply. Should any conflict occur between these instructions and these regulations then the regulations must apply.

Your local Building Control Office can advise regarding the requirements of the regulations.

The appliance must be fitted by a registered installer†, or approved by your local building control officer.

Works must be carried out with care to meet the requirements of Health and Safety and comply with the Health and Safety rules, and any new regulations introduced during the lifetime of these instructions. Particular attention should be drawn to:

•Handling: The appliance is heavy. Adequate facilities must be available for loading, unloading and site handling.

•Fire Cement: Some fire cement is caustic and must not come into contact with the skin. Protective gloves must be worn. Wash hands thoroughly with plenty of water after contact with skin.

•Asbestos: This appliance contains no asbestos. If there is the possibility of disturbing any asbestos in the course of installation seek specialist guidance and use appropriate equipment.

•Metal Parts: Take care when installing or servicing the appliance to avoid personal injury.

A faulty installation can cause danger to the inhabitants and structure of the building.

For users of this appliance:

Your building insurance company may require you to inform them that you have installed a new heating appliance. Check that your cover is still valid after installing the appliance.

1. Installing the Appliance

To make the fitting of the appliance easier, gain better access to the flue connection and protect paintwork from damage. The base plate may be removed on the appliance, Diagram 3.

1.1To get the best output from the appliance the rear and side must be well insulated, Diagram 1.

In the U.K:

* • England and Wales – Document J / Scotland - Part F,

Building Regulations, 1997 Technical Guidance Document J Heat Producing Appliances (Republic of Ireland only)

**• Registered body: HETAS (GB only)/INFO (Eire)

Additional insulation may be required if the recess sizes are larger than shown.

1.2Any non-combustible insulation will be acceptable such as vermiculite or Perlite. Poor insulators, such as lime or rubble, should only be used after a good insulator has been installed around the firebox.

1.3Decide whether the insulation is to be positioned before or after the installation of the firebox (vermiculite can be poured through the flue-ways into the recess after the appliance has been installed).

•Lift the appliance into position, Diagram 2

•Push back until the firebox flanges sit flat against the fireplace opening

							Insulation
							Insulation
Plan							Infill
							Infill

							Fireplace
Firebox Flange							Opening
Firebox Flange							Opening

1.4No fixing is required but if the front face of the opening is rough, such as natural stone, it will be necessary to seal the flanges using fire cement

1.5Ensure the box sits squarely and does not rock in any direction.

1.6Install the base plate by sliding it over the side and rear ledges, Diagram 3