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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 reg-
istered 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 ap-
proved document J� these requirements may also be met by adopting the relevant recom-
mendations 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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