INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Legal requirements
Before installation and/or use of this appliance please read these instructions carefully to ensure that all requirements are fully understood.
1.1Take care when installing the appliance. Careless handling and use of tools can damage the finish and/or area.
Choose top or rear flue exit (see Diagram 1).
The appliance must be fitted by a registered installer*, or approved by your local building control officer.
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.
Hexagonal Bolts
TopPR8007
Hexagonal Nuts
& Washers
RearPR8732
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:
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 a new heating appliance has been installed on your property. Check that your cover is still valid after installing the appliance.
1. INSTALLING THE Appliance
Each installation is unique to the property so it is not possible to give details to suit every setting. The installation must comply with Building Regulations† and be made using best practice construction methods.
Many fireplace openings have a supporting lintel. Do not remove without supporting the remaining structure of the building. Do not support the structure with the appliance or the flue system.
Hexagonal Nuts
& Washer
PR8732
1.2Top flue pipe installation:
† England and Wales – Document J / Scotland - Part F/ Document J (Republic of Ireland only).
‡ BS 8303, BS 6461, BS 7566
*Registered on the Competent Persons Scheme (GB only) see page 35 / INFO (Republic of Ireland).
**Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
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