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Installation instructions
The following pages give instructions for the safe and proper installation of this heating
appliance in the UK. These instructions cover the basic principles of installation, although
detail may need slight modification to suit particular local site conditions. In all cases the
installation must comply with current UK Building Regulations, Local Authority Byelaws
and other specifications or regulations as they affect the installation of the stove. Please
note that it is a legal requirement under England and Wales Building Regulations that
the installation of the stove is either carried out under Local Authority Building Control
approval or is installed by a Competent Person registered with a Government approved
Competent Persons Scheme. HETAS Ltd operate such a Scheme and a listing of their
Registered Competent Persons can be found on their website at www.hetas.co.uk.
It should be noted that the current Building Regulations requirements are given in
Approved Document J. These requirements may also be met by adopting the relevant
recommendations given in British Standards BS 8303 and BS EN 15287-1.
WARNING: Health and Safety Advice Notice
The installation of this heating appliance is governed by the Health and Safety at Work
Act 1974. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that all requirements of this Act
are met during the installation works. Attention is drawn in particular to the following:
Handling:
The appliance is a heavy item and adequate facilities must be available for loading, un-
loading and site handling.
Fire Cement:
Some types of fire cement are caustic and should not be allowed to come into contact
with the skin. Protective gloves should be worn when handling fire cement. In case of
contact with the skin wash immediately with plenty of water.
Asbestos:
This stove contains no asbestos. If there is a possibility of disturbing any asbestos in the
course of installation then please seek specialist guidance and use appropriate protective
equipment.
Metal Parts:
When installing or servicing this stove care should be taken to avoid the possibility of
personal injury.
Important Warning –Preparatory Work and Safety Checks:
• This stove must not be installed into a chimney that serves any other heating appli-
ance.
• It's recommended not have an extractor fan fitted in the same room as the stove as
this can cause the stove to emit fumes into the room.
• If this appliance is installed into an existing chimney, the chimney must first be
swept and examined for soundness and suitability before the appliance is installed
(see also section headed "Chimney").
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