
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Legal requirements
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 stove 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
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.
For Great Britain:
*• 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)
1.1Take care when installing the appliance. Careless handling and use of tools can damage the finish and/or area.
• Assemble the appliance by attaching the legs to the base of the appliance, see picture 1
Screws to
secure legs
Bolts to adjust levels
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• Choose top or rear flue exit:
Top
Hexagonal
bolts
Rear
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•Fit flue collar and blanking plate to suit
•Attach flue collar to top or rear with hexagonal bolts, see picture 2
•Seal with fire cement if desired
•Secure blanking plate with clamping bar, picture 3
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1.2Top flue pipe installation
•Seal with fire cement if desired
•Lift appliance into position
Take care not to damage the hearth finish.
•Level using adjustable bolts, see picture 1
•Connect appliance to the chimney using flue pipe
•Secure with self tapping screw
•Seal the connecting joints
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