RIKA cult Installation Instructions Manual page 2

Since April 2002 only Registered Competent Engineers may install solid fuel fired appliances without involving
the Local Authority Building Control Department. For more details contact HETAS. Euroheat would suggest only
Registered Competent Engineers install Euroheat appliances. If the installer is not a registered Competent
Engineer we would advise that property owners insurance company is contacted to confirm their insurance is
not affected.
 The installation of this appliance must comply with all local regulations, including those referring to national and
European Standards before it can be operated. The stove is not suitable for a shared flue. However, for England and
Wales, only, the coming into force on 1st April 2002 of SI 2002 No 440 exempts the householder from this legal
requirement for the installation of solid fuel fired appliance whose rated heat output is 50kW or less in a building having
no more than 3 storeys (excluding any basement) if a Competent Engineer is employed who is registered under the
Registration Scheme for Companies and Engineers involved in the Installation and Maintenance of Domestic Solid Fuel
Fired Equipment operated by HETAS Ltd. These registered Competent Engineers may also carry out associated building
work necessary to ensure that the installed appliance complies with Building Regulations without involving the Local
Authority Building Control Department.
 Your attention is drawn to the precautions and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Acts, and
whatever new legislation being introduced during the life of this document. Especially to the possibility of disturbing
asbestos when disturbing structures in older properties. Also the caustic nature of fire cement. The personal risk of
injury when moving heavy items with possible sharp edges.
 Improper adjustment, alteration, maintenance or the fitting of replacement parts not recommended by the
manufacturer can cause injury or property damage. Do not operate the stove with faulty seals or damaged glass.
 Due to the high operating temperatures of this appliance it should be located away from pedestrian traffic and
away from furniture and draperies. Do not store paper or wood near the appliance. Any mats and rugs put in front of
the stove should be fire proof and secured to prevent the possibility of tripping.
 Advise all persons as to the stove's high surface temperatures. If it is possible for children or infirm adults to come
into contact with the stove, fit a suitable fire guard.
It is imperative that all air passageways into, out of, and within the appliance are kept clean. All permanent
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ventilation into the room provided for the stove must remain clear and unobstructed at all times. Consideration must
be given to the need for extra ventilation if another heating source needing air is to be operated simultaneously. If an
extraction fan is proposed to be fitted to a connecting area of the house, after the stove has been installed, professional
advice should be sought from a qualified engineer.
 The user should be advised that the appliance should be inspected regularly and the chimney cleaned at least
annually. More frequent cleaning may be required and the advice of a qualified chimney sweep should be sought. The
installing engineer should refer to BS EN 15287-1:2007 design, installation and commissioning of chimneys.
 Our range of stoves is capable of operating with outstanding efficiency if the flue system is correct. Because so little
heat is wasted to the flue it is possible that moisture within the products of combustion will condense if the heat losses
within the flue way are too great and allow the flue gasses to cool. For this reason we recommend that the stove is fitted
with a suitable flue liner, the same diameter as the flue spigot, to prevent the possibility of acidic damage to the fabric
of the chimney and damage to the stove which will reduce the longevity of the stove.
 When correctly installed, the stove is designed to produce heat, safely. It cannot do so if the installation is less than
absolutely stable, constructed of materials suitable for such an installation and consideration has not been given to the
possibility of people with less than ideal common sense operating it.
 Have the existing chimney swept by a chimney sweep. Although you will be lining the chimney, any deposits left in
the chimney will cause problems and may become a fire hazard.
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