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Schiedel TecnoFlex Plus Installation Instructions Manual

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INCLUDES DETAILS
ON AWARD WINNING
SCREWFIT ACCESSORIES
& SCHIEDEL INSTALLER
REWARDS
Flexible Liners
Installation Instructions
DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER YOUR INSTALLATIONS
AND START EARNING SCHIEDEL INSTALLER REWARDS
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SAP Issue 5 | 940002172 | April 2019

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  • Page 1 ON AWARD WINNING SCREWFIT ACCESSORIES & SCHIEDEL INSTALLER REWARDS Flexible Liners Installation Instructions DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER YOUR INSTALLATIONS AND START EARNING SCHIEDEL INSTALLER REWARDS See inside for more details www.schiedel.com/uk www.schiedel.com/uk SAP Issue 5 | 940002172 | April 2019...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Triplelock is a single wall stainless steel flexible flue liner designed for atmospheric gas and kerosene appliances where the flue gas temperature does not exceed 260°C. TecnoFlex Plus is a twin skin flexible chimney liner designed for gas, oil and multi-fuel, where the maximum flue gas temperature does not exceed 600°C.

  • Page 3: Design Guide

    Triplelock can be used in lined Output up to 45kW chimney on dry applications. chimney on dry applications. TecnoFlex Plus can be used in TecnoFlex Plus can be used in Gas/Oil Burning unlined chimney on wet and dry lined chimney on wet and dry Output up to 45kW applications.

  • Page 4: Prior To Installation

    The tester kit should be pulled down the chimney using a nose cone and string/rope. A re- usable 1.5m test length complete with two nose cones is available in the TecnoFlex Plus range. Alternatively nose cones can be purchased separately or as part of a Flex Installation kit.
  • Page 5 Prior to Installation VENTILATION It is very important that sufficient air for combustion is provided to the room containing the appliance, to enable correct and efficient working of the system. Reference should be made to the appliance manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations are also given in the Building Regulations Document J.

  • Page 6: Connecting Flue Pipe

    The connection to the appliance should be made using fire cement/rope or high temperature sealant to ensure a positive seal. Where TecnoFlex Plus is to be fitted to the top of an open fire place, a Schiedel Rite-Vent gather unit should be fitted into the throat of the chimney connected to the TecnoFlex Plus and sealed off.
  • Page 7 Connecting Flue Pipe Within a system (Chimney + Connecting Flue Pipe) there should be no more than 4 changes of direction of maximum 45˚. 90˚ Factory made bends or tees within the system may be treated as being equal to two 45˚ bends (as per Document J of the Building Regulations issued October 2010).

  • Page 8: Bs En 15287-1

    BS EN 15287-1 Acceptable alternative Methods of connection Where a horizontal connecting flue of more than 150mm is required to connect a solid fuel fired appliance to a chimney, an installation method as per the examples below may be used provided the following criteria is met:- a.

  • Page 9: Installation Of The Liner

    LINER ORIENTATION It is essential in the case of TecnoFlex Plus that the liner is installed the right way up. The arrow on the outside of the liner indicates the direction of flue gas flow and must be pointing upwards towards termination.
  • Page 10 Installation of the Liner VENTILATION Where TecnoFlex Plus is used serving a solid fuel appliance, Top Insert ventilation between the liner and the inside of the chimney will be required. This is provided by installing two 15mm pipes Top Clamp...

  • Page 11: Tecnoflex Plus Accessories

    Tecnoflex Plus Accessories Connecting to Terminals Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Screw Fit Screw Fit Screw Fit Combined Terminal Combined Terminal Combined Terminal Integral Integral Integral Storm Collar Storm Collar Storm Collar Chimney Pot Chimney Pot Chimney Pot Chimney Pot Strap...
  • Page 12 TecnoFlex Plus liner and is then tightened in place using the nuts and bolts provided. The band then rests on top of the top plate (see Fig.5 opposite). The top Top Clamp clamp will support the weight of up to 20m of TecnoFlex Plus.
  • Page 13 ADAPTOR TECNOFLEX PLUS TO PRIMA PLUS The adaptor from TecnoFlex Plus can be used as an alternative to the top insert, or to connect from TecnoFlex Plus to Prima Plus product within the chimney stack. It is secured to the flex Adaptor TecnoFlex Plus as shown in Fig.1 opposite.

  • Page 14: Connection From The Appliance

    TecnoFlex Plus Liner Available in cut lengths or as packs containing the Top Clamp and Top Plate. Bottom Support Bracket To secure TecnoFlex Plus. Closure Plate Adaptor Kit (closure ring fixed to underside of closure plate) Prima Smooth or Prima Plus Fig.
  • Page 15 The two piece consists of two parts, a ring and an extended plain end to TecnoFlex Plus adaptor, this adaptor is fitted as per the adaptor plain end to TecnoFlex Plus. The ring is then Closure Plate slid up around the spigot and fastened to the underside of the Adaptor Kit closure plate to provide a neat aesthetic finish on site (see Fig.
  • Page 16 CE Approved Adaptor Range *ECCENTRIC INCREASER PLAIN END TO TECNOFLEX PLUS Installed as per Adaptor Plain end to TecnoFlex Plus on p.9 *ADAPTOR PRIMA PLUS TO TECNOFLEX PLUS Eccentric Increaser Attached to the TecnoFlex Plus and fitted through the closure...

  • Page 17: Triplelock Accessories

    Triplelock Accessories Top of the Chimney Fig. 1 Fig. 2 FGC Terminal Uniterm Type B Flaunching Chimney Pot Flaunching Clamp Plate (2 Piece) Fixing Strap Triplelock Flex Triplelock Flex Connection from an Appliance Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Ridge Terminal Triplelock Flex B Vent Debris Plate Flex Adaptor...
  • Page 18 Triplelock Accessories FGC ECONOMY TERMINAL 75mm of flex is required to ensure a positive location of the flex within the terminal. Once the flex is fixed in position, the FGC Terminal is pushed down over the top of the flex, with the inward bead on the terminal acting as a location and stop point for the flex.
  • Page 19 Triplelock Accessories UNIVERSAL TERMINAL 75mm of flex is required to ensure a positive location of the flex within the terminal. Once the flex is fixed in position, the Universal Terminal is pushed down over the top of the flex, with the bead on the inside of the terminal acting as a location Universal Terminal and stop point for the flex.

  • Page 20: Connection To A Fluebox

    Connection to a Fluebox Fig. 1 When connecting to a Schiedel Rite-Vent fluebox, example Fig.1, the flexible liner simply pushes directly on to the fast fix spigot. No sealant Typical Triplelock Installation is required. - Detach spigot from the fluebox.
  • Page 21 Connection to a Fluebox ILFE FLUE BOX For use with Inset Live Fuel Effect gas fires complying to BS 7977-1, with a heat output not exceeding 7kw. Flex Ø Dim A ILFE Flue Box LARGE FLUE BOX FOR BACK BOILER Adjustable in depth from 358mm - 480mm to accommodate a wide range of back boilers.

  • Page 22: Design, Installation & Assembly

    The connection to the appliance should be made using a high temperature sealant and/or glass rope to ensure a positive seal. Where TecnoFlex Plus is to be fitted to the top of an open fire place, a Schiedel Chimney Systems gather unit should be fitted into the throat of the chimney connected to the TecnoFlex Plus and sealed off.
  • Page 23 IS THERE A CORRECT ‘WAY UP’ TO INSTALL THE FLUE LINER? • Yes, on TecnoFlex Plus multifuel Iiner; the directional arrow on the outside of the liner indicates the direction of flue gases, and this must be pointing upwards towards termination.
  • Page 24 Triplelock Flex, a debris plate would also be required to seal off the base of the stack. In the case of an open fire using TecnoFlex Plus, a gather unit, and debris plate would be necessary together with a top insert and a suitable terminal/pot. When installing a flue liner for use on a gas fire complying to BS7977-1, BS7977-2 and BS EN 509 (i.e.
  • Page 25 TecnoFlex Plus can be used on appliances with a maximum pressure of 200Pa. The liner should be used in combination with connecting flue pipe and fittings, which have been tested and approved to BS EN1856-2.

  • Page 26: After Installation

    After Installation TESTING AND COMMISSIONING PRIOR TO FIRST USE This is carried out using a flue flow test as described in BS EN 15287 Parts 1 & 2, with reference to the appropriate appliance type. APPLIANCE OPERATION If the appliance is slumbered overnight or for longer periods then it is advisable to run the appliance at controlled high fire condition for a period of at least 30 minutes.

  • Page 27: Product Guarantee

    Maintained correctly by a qualified and competent person and maintenance records kept updated for both appliance and chimney/chimney liner. • Used in combination with an appliance burning only approved fuels in accordance with Schiedel Chimney Systems and the appliance manufacturer’s instructions. •...
  • Page 28 The Schiedel Installation App Download the app today, as it offers a number of very useful guides on all aspects of installing an appliance using Schiedel Chimney Systems, including: • Quick and straightforward reference for installers. • Video breakdowns of each stage of the installation process, from connection to the appliance through to termination.

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