UK: INSTALLATION MANUAL AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WESTFIRE WF 17 · WESTFIRE WF 18
This manual refers to the stove types listed abeove, which have been tested in accordance with EN 13240.
This manual refers to the stove type listed above, which has been tested in accordance with EN13240.
Congratulations on your purchase of a new wood burning stove from Westfire ApS. Please read this manual carefully
in order to ensure that you get maximum enjoyment from your new stove and to prevent any problems. Please note
that "all local regulations, including those referring to national and European Standards, need to be complied with
when installing this appliance".
For further information on installing and using fireplaces and wood burning stoves, please see the relevant building
regulations that apply to the country in which WESTFIRE WF UNIQ 17 and 18 has been approved, as well as the
relevant brochure on the correct use of wood burning stoves available from your local stove supplier or your Chimney
sweep.
These instructions cover the basic principles to ensure the satisfactory installation of the WESTFIRE UNIQ 17,
and 18 wood stove, although detail may need slight modification to suit particular local site conditions. In
all cases the installation must comply with current Building Regulations, Local Authority Byelaws and other
specifications or regulations as they affect the installation of the stove. It should be noted that the Building
Regulations requirements may be met by adopting the relevant recommendations given in British Standards
BS 8303, BS 6461 and BS 7566 as an alternative means to achieve an equivalent level of performance to that
obtained following the guidance given in Approved Document J.
HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Special care must be taken when installing the stove such that the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act
are met.
Handling
Adequate facilities must be available for loading, unloading and site handling.
Fire Cement
Some types of fire cement are caustic and should not be allowed to come into contact with the skin. In case of contact
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.
C0 Alarms
Building regulations require that whenever a new or replacement fixed solid fuel or wood/biomass appliance is
installed in a dwelling a carbon monoxide alarm must be fitted in the same room as the appliance. Further guidance
on the installation of the carbon monoxide alarm is available in BS EN 50292:2002 and from the alarm manufacturers
instructions. Provision of an alarm must not be considered a substitute for either installing the appliance correctly or
ensuring regular serviceing and maintenance of the appliance and chimney system
WESTFIRE WF UNIQ 17, 18 WOODSTOVE
Height
Width
Depth
Closed combustion available as option
WESTFIRE · WF 17 · WF 18
WESTFIRE · WF 17 · WF 18
UNIQ 17
750 mm
500 mm
370 mm
7
yes
UK
UNIQ 18
950 mm
500 mm
370 mm
Yes