Yeoman YM-CKWDWH-L, YM-CKWDPB-R Flue or Chimney, Pre-Installationchecks, Model, Solid fuel cooker

PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKS

It is important that adequate ventilation exists and the Flue or Chimney system that is to be used is in good working condition. Products of combustion that enter the room could be a serious health risk. Before installation of this product the Flue or Chimney system and Ventilation requirements are inspected by a competent person, and passed as suitable for use with the appliance to be fitted. In particular the following should be checked: -

1. Flue or Chimney

The construction of the Flue or Chimney system should meet the requirements of the Building Regulations with sizes as shown: -

Model	Solid fuel cooker
	Without liner system	mm	150
	Round (diameter)
		inch	6
Flue / Chimney	Without liner system	mm	135
size	(square) minimum
		inch	5 1/2
	dimension
	With liner or factory	mm	150
	made system (diameter)
	installed in accordance
		inch	6
	with manufactures
	instructions
Flue / Chimney		m	4
minimum
		feet	13
height *
*When measured from the top of the cooker to the			top of
the flue, with no horizontal sections and a maximum of 4
bends with angles of less than 45°

1.1An, approved, factory made system suitable for Solidfuel use, complying with BS 4543: Part 2, may be used when installed to the requirements of BS 7566: Parts 1 to 4, the manufacturer’s instructions and the requirements of Building Regulations.

1.2New masonry chimney systems built with clay or concrete liners or pre-fabricated block systems should be constructed in accordance with BS 6461: Part 1, and the requirements of Building Regulations, may be used.

1.3A flexible flue liner system may be used, if it is independently certified for use with Solidfuel systems, and is installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the requirements of Building Regulations. If an appliance is been replaced on an existing flexible flue liner system, the liner system should be replaced, unless it can be proved to be recently installed and can be seen to be in good condition.

1.4The flue exit from the building should be positioned to comply with the requirements of the Building Regulations.

1.5Any existing flue should be confirmed as suitable for the new intended use, as defined in the Building Regulations.

1.6Any existing flue or chimney system must be inspected and swept by a NACS registered (UK only) chimney sweep, to confirm that the system is structurally sound and free from any obstructions.

1.7Suitable access should be provided to enable the collection and removal of debris.

1.8Provision should be made to sweep and inspect the flue when the appliance is installed.

1.9No other heating appliances should be connected to, or share, the same Flue or Chimney system.

1.10Check the flue draught. This should be done with all windows and doors closed and any extraction fans in this or adjoining rooms running at maximum speed.

(See next section for additional ventilation requirements)

Note: A guide containing general information on

Chimneys and Flues is obtainable from: -

The British Flue & Chimney Manufacturers’ Association,

FETA

2 Waltham court Milley lane Hare hatch Reading Bucks

RG10 9TH

Tel : - 01189403416 e-mail :- info@feta.co.uk

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