RED COMPACT 18 Installation Manual page 14

2-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOREWORD
This chapter on the Smoke Flue has been produced in reference to the prescriptions of European regulations (EN13384 - EN1443 - EN1856
- EN1457).
The chapter provides indications for installing an efficient and correct smoke flue but is under no circumstances to substitute the
regulations in force, which the qualified technician must be in possession of. Check with local authorities whether there are any restrictive
regulations in force regarding the intake of air for combustion, the smoke extraction system, the flue or the chimney.
The company declines all liability relating to the poor functioning of the boiler if this is due to the use of an insufficiently sized flue in
violation of regulations in force.
SMOKE FLUE
Have the efficiency of the flue checked by an authorised technician.
The flue or chimney is vital to the correct functioning of a forced draft solid fuel heating appliance, given that boilers with high performance
have cooler fumes with consequently weaker draft and the possible formation of condensation.
It is therefore essential that the flue meets all construction standards and is always maintained in perfect condition.
A flue that serves a pellet/wood fuelled appliance must be at least category T400 (or greater if the appliance requires, and resistant to soot
fires. Smoke must be extracted through a single flue made of insulated steel (A) or an existing flue that complies with the intended use (B).
A simple air shaft in cement must be suitably lined. In either case, ensure to include an inspection cap (AT) or inspection door (AP) and a
suitable device for collecting condensation - FIG.1.
It is prohibited to connect more than one wood/pellet or any other type of appliance (vent cowling...) to the same flue.
AP
AT
(B)
(A)
FIGURE 1 - SMOKE FLUE
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