Euroheat Edition D N1087 The Flue Manual

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Page 1 The Flue Guide Conventional Flue Systems IN1087 Edition D © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 2 Euroheat have provided this document for general help and assistance with your flue requirements. The documents aim is to assist with the correct installation with our product range of Wood, Multifuel, Oil and Gas Stoves. However much of the enclosed information can be of assistance with other professionally designed stoves.
Page 3 (As defined in the European Standard EN 1443) Flue Flue liner Thermal insulation Outer wall Chimney section Cladding Chimney (Multi-wall) Chimney fitting Connecting flue pipe Heating appliance Not identified in the Standard © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 4 Conventional Gas Flue Installation A Twin wall insulation internal to property B. Top flue routed externally C. Rear flue routed externally © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 6 3. The taller the flue, the greater the weight of the equivalent volume of denser air, the greater the motivation. © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 7 To reduce heat lost from the flue the most basic design consideration is to ensure its surface area is kept to a minimum, by fitting the smallest diameter recommended for the appliance. © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 8 Adequate permanent ventilation must always be provided for each fire in the house, whether open fires or stoves. Ventilation must allow for any air extraction systems such as kitchen or shower room fans. The heights of all flue terminals should be equal. © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 9 Now if pressures are taken into account the situations become more complex. © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 10 It should be obvious by now that the next illustrations are of flues which are fundamentally wrong for many reasons. © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 11 There is rarely a simple and totally satisfactory solution to overcoming the problem of the effects of wind turbulence. TIME © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 14 What happens when the air stream is downwards will depend on the proximity of any obstruction. © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 15 Blustery Strong wind wind wind © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 17 Do not attempt to light the stove until a negative pressure is measurable. © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 18: Installation Notes
All flues should be regularly inspected not only for cleaning but to ascertain its condition because like everything it will eventually need replacement. © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 19: Installation Into An Existing Chimney
Register plate preventing the escape of heat, positioned as low as practicable to aid convection Access for cleaning Sufficient clearance behind stove for maintenance Level and stable supporting hearth © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 20 Access for cleaning, minimum an unstable hearth makes sealing the flue horizontal path. reliably in this sort of installation impossible, and with no access for cleaning; this installation is dangerous. © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 21 Metal fixings in accordance with Document J diagram 2.4. contact with combustible materials should be at least 50 mm from the inside surface of a flue. © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 22 Addition Provisions For Gas Burning Appliances Location of outlets near roof windows from flues serving gas appliances 600mm 600mm 2000mm The flue should not penetrate the shaded area © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 23 Provide flue block walls at least Flue block chimney 25mm thick * BS4543-1:1990 (1996) withdrawn April 2000; partially superseded by BS EN 1859:2000 © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 24 Is there a suitable chimney pot fitted? Pots must be of the plain type, without holes, slots or louvres and be in sound condition, free from cracks and any damage. Suitable and Unsuitable Pots © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 25 If the liner is fitted correctly and the manufacturers instructions recommended the cowl is fitted to the liner. Does the cowl have the necessary adaptor plate fitted? © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 26 A cowl should not be masked by another flue pot. Or fitted too close to the main chimney structure. A cowl should not be fitted within the body of a chimney pot. © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 27 Finally having fitted your cowl, carry out necessary checks to ascertain that the appliance is working correctly. Re-commission the appliance if this is needed. © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 28 Although this flue is not ideal it has addressed most of the problems Better highlighted with the previous illustration and will work satisfactorily in most weather conditions. © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 30 Enamel stoves are particularly at risk as any corrosion will cause the enamel to flake off. © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 32 4 minutes heating the heater band to its optimum and then switching it off automatically prolonging the life of the heater element. START Euroheat IGNITER © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...
Page 36 WR6 5AY. Telephone: 01885 491100 info@euroheat.co.uk www.euroheat.co.uk Euroheat are suppliers are the Harmony, Stanford, Nestor Martin and Hwam ranges of Multifuel, Wood, Oil and Gas room heating stoves. © EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. March 2006 Technical Guide IN1087 Edition C...

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