Flues; Pre-Installation Preparation; Unpacking - Valor BRAVA 348 Installer And Owner Manual

5.12 Flues.

The following flues are suitable:
225mm x 225mm conventional brick flue.
If a flue liner is used, it must be a minimum of 125mm diameter. The liner must be
sealed to the surrounding area above the fireplace opening and to the top of the
chimney. An approved terminal must be fitted.
A properly constructed precast flue conforming to BS EN 1806, BS EN 1858 or
B.S 1289.
A flue pipe with a minimum diameter of 127mm. See BS EN 15287-1 for suitable
materials. Metal flue pipes must comply with BS EN 1856 part 1.
The flue must conform to BS 5440: Part 1 in design and installation.
The flue, measured from the bottom of the fireplace opening to the bottom of the
terminal, shall be not less than 3m in actual vertical height. When calculated in
accordance with BS 5440: Part 1 Annex B, the minimum equivalent height of the
flue shall be 2.0m of 125mm dia. flue pipe.
The flue must be clear of any obstruction and its base must be clear of debris.
The flue must be completely sealed so that combustion products do not come into
contact with combustible materials outside the chimney.
The flue must serve only one fireplace.
Proprietary terminals must comply with BS EN 1858, BS EN 1806 or BS 1289 and
older versions of BS 715. Any terminal or termination must be positioned in
accordance with BS 5440 Part 1 to ensure that the products of combustion can be
safely dispersed into the outside atmosphere. Where the appliance is connected
to an unlined brick chimney it is generally unnecessary for the chimney pot to be
replaced or for a terminal to be fitted unless the flue has a diameter smaller than
170mm .

6. PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

6.1 Unpacking.

This appliance is supplied completely assembled except for:
4 radiants which are in a cardboard pack inside the radiant box.
The closure plate
Literature pack
An olive & olive nut for gas line connection
Rear baffle for closure plate coverage (where required)
9V (PP3 / 6AM6 / 6LR61) Battery.
Remove all the items carefully to prevent damage. Some items may be contained in
the packaging fitments - Examine the packaging carefully before discarding. Check
that all the items are present and undamaged.
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