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.
1.1Take care when installing the appliance. Careless handling and use of tools can damage the finish and/or area.
1.2To make the fitting of the Riva MF easier, gain better access to the flue connection and protect paintwork from damage, remove the internal components and the lower frame fitting screws. The ashpit door, door and the front trim may be removed on Riva products.
1.3• Slide the Riva MF into the opening
•(Riva Only) If the Riva MF is to be fiited with a 4 sided frame, fit the frame before fixing the appliance in to position.
•(Riva Only) Check the fit of all frame options before fixing the appliance into position
Some installations may require the frame to be fitted before final fixing.
•Fix in place using the fixing holes located under the ashpan, see diagram
•Fix using the kit provided
Tools required 10mm A/F spanner /socket wrench and masonry drill)
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Securing Bolt Holes
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•Ensure that the flange of the Riva MF is still flat against the opening after tightening the fixing screws
1.4Fill any void at the back or sides of the box with 6:1 vermiculite / cement mix or any other good quality non- combustible insulation material. It is important that the back and sides of the box are well insulated.
1.5• Connect the flue liner and flue adaptor to the Riva MF by inserting the flue spigot from the inside of the Riva MF
•Slide the flue pipe or liner adaptor inside the spigot
•Seal the flue to the spigot using fire cement
•Seal the spigot to the inside of the Riva MF using fire cement. See diagrams 2, 3, 4.
In The U.k:
*England and Wales – Document J / Scotland - Part F/ Document J (Republic of Ireland only)
**In the U.K BS 8303, BS 6461, BS 7566
†registered body: HETAS (GB only)/INFO (Eire)
‡ Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
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