PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKS
Before installation of this product please read these instructions fully.
It is very important to also understand the requirements of the UK Building Regulations (England and Wales – Document J / Scotland - Part F), along with any local regulations that may apply. Should any conflict occur between these instructions and these regulations the regulations shall apply.
Your local Building Control Officer would be happy to advise should questions arise regarding the requirements of the regulations.
The Stockton stove should be fitted by a HETAS approved installer, or approved by your local Building Control Officer. Your Stovax dealer should be able to arrange this service for you.
A faulty installation could cause danger to the inhabitants and structure of the building. All heating systems should be designed by a competent heating engineer, and be suitable for a Solid Fuel appliance.
1. FLUE AND CHIMNEY
The construction of the Flue or Chimney system should meet the requirements of the Building Regulations.
The minimum flue sizes required are:-
Stockton 8 150mm (6”) diameter or 135 (51/2”) square
If a suitable approved factory made system is to be used it should be installed to the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not connect to systems containing large voids, or over 230mm square (9” square).
The minimum height of the Flue or Chimney must be 4m (13’) when measured from the hearth to the top of the flue, with no horizontal sections, and the maximum of 4 bends with angles of less than 45 degrees.
The flue exit from the building should be positioned to comply with the requirements of the Building Regulations.
The Flue or Chimney must be free from any obstruction of any kind.
The Flue or Chimney must be clean and sound, and should be swept before
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