Yeoman DEVON 50 manual Installation Instructions, Legal requirements, INSTALLING THE Appliance

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:

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.

1Hexagonal bolts

TopPR8007

Hexagonal nuts &

washers

Rear PR8008

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 on 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 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.

—Fit flue collar and blanking plate to suit.

Note: The Stockton 7 Inset does not have or require a flue collar.

—Attach flue collar to top or rear with hexagonal bolts (see Diagram 1).

—Seal with fire cement if desired.

—Secure blanking plate with hexagonal bolts (see Diagram 2).

2	Hexagonal nuts &
	washers

PR8008

1.2Top flue pipe installation

—Lift appliance into position taking care not to damage the hearth finish.

—Level the appliance.

—Connect appliance to the chimney using flue pipe.

—Secure with self tapping screw.

—Seal the connecting joints.

†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 14 / INFO (Republic of Ireland).

**Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

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