Load bearing data ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������24 Component weights ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������24 Frequently asked questions���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������25 After installation ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������26 Product guarantee ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������27 Approvals SYSTEM CHIMNEY PERMETER SMOOTH is CE certified to EN 1856-1:2009 with designations: T450 N1 D V2 L99050 G60 System chimney (Ø130 & 150mm) NOTES...
Ensure all chimney components are available and check them to ensure there has been no damage� Do not use damaged components� Build the chimney up through the previous designed route which should be as straight as possible� Please note that an updated version of this brochure is always available online https://www.schiedel.com/uk/brochures...
Prior to installation VENTILATION It is very important that sufficient air for combustion and ventilation is provided to the room containing the appliance, to enable correct and efficient working of the appliance and chimney system� Reference should be made to the appliance manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations are also given in the Building Regulations Document J, CIBSE guidance notes and BS 5440�...
APPLIANCE/CHIMNEY CONNECTION Connection to the appliance can be made using Prima Smooth or alternative approved single wall connecting flue pipes, or Permeter Smooth� The connection must be made by using the appropriate appliance connector� When a single wall connecting flue pipe is used to connect an appliance to the chimney, the lower end of the insulated chimney section must extend a minimum of 425mm below the ceiling�...
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Connecting flue pipe CONNECTING FLUE PIPE ROUTE Single wall connecting flue pipes should only be used to connect appliances to a Chimney� They should not pass through any roof space, partition, internal wall or floor, except to pass directly into Ceramic,Pumice or brick chimney attached to the building and passing directly into the chimney through the wall�...
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�...
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Rear outlet twin wall connecting flue pipe through cavity wall into twin wall system chimney *Please note these diagrams do not depict Permeter Smooth, and are only intended to provide general information relating to BS EN 15287-1...
(or suitable alternative) and fire cement on solid from appliance. fuel appliances� Where painted product is used on a high temperature application, then this must be a high temperature paint specification� See latest Schiedel Permeter Smooth catalogue for details of Schiedel High Temperature Paint spec�...
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System chimney DISTANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES In accordance with building regulations, it is essential that the correct distance to combustible material is maintained� On wood burning applications, using the G60 ventilated Firestop Plates (round or square) in combination with the G60 Ventilated Support Plate is required� Where there is a risk of soot fire, these distances must be maintained, as shown in Fig�1 below�...
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System chimney ENCLOSURE/SHAFTS With the exception of the room containing the appliance, where the chimney passes through any part of the building, where there is a risk of accidental human contact, i�e� a bedroom etc�, or where there is a risk of contact with combustible materials stored in a cupboard or in the roof- space, the chimney must be enclosed in an appropriate way to meet Building Regulations�...
Installation instructions JOINTING SYSTEM Painted All joints in the Permeter Smooth range outer case are made via a simple push-fit method� This is achieved by pushing together the male and female ends of the two parts� Superwool The male end should be pointing in an insulation upward direction (towards termination)�...
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Installation instructions SW-DW Adjustable Starter Section Prima Smooth 15 min 75 max SW-DW ADJUSTABLE STARTER SECTION The protruding male spigot of the adaptor slides down inside the female socket of the Prima Smooth pipe and the socket of the Prima Smooth pipe slides within the conical section of the starter adaptor, to a maximum length of 75mm into the cone with a minimum of 15mm to ensure a secure connection�...
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Installation instructions 90° TEE Int Ø This component may be used to connect from a connecting flue pipe to the vertical system chimney at 90° or the branch may be used to locate a draft stabiliser� It is installed as per a standard pipe section� Please note that there are no barbs on the female collar in order to allow for the tee to be positioned at the correct angle�...
Offset dimensions (made by assembling 2 bends) 30° offset Int Ømm Ext Ømm A (mm) B (mm) 45° offset Int Ømm Ext Ømm A (mm) B (mm) 30° offset with standard pipe length Int Ømm Ext Ømm 955mm 1152 1152 1198 1198 A (mm)
6 fixing points� When using a any Ventilated Firestop or Support Plates, the minimum distance to combustibles is indicated by the value following “G”� The Permeter Smooth distance to combustibles is 60mm across all diameters� Lower the chimney section through the opening in the floor, and secure to the next section of pipe�...
Firestop components NON-VENTILATED BUNGALOW FIRESTOP Installed as per a ventilated firestop using the fixing holes provided (see above)� Distance to combustibles must be respected - see p�10 for further info� FIRE STOP PLATE (NON COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR) This fire stop plate is used exclusively where the In Situ chimney passes through a non combustible floor�...
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Support components LOAD BEARING SUPPORTS All wall supports and floor supports are designed to provide load bearing support for the chimney. They must be used in combination with the relevant lateral support components, wall bands, guy wire brackets or telescopic roof stays as appropriate. See p.40 for further information.
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4 x 1m pipes� 1. The band should be lowered down over the top of the Permeter Smooth pipe, and positioned so that the side plates are resting on top of the roof trusses as in Fig�1 or below the roof trusses in the case of Fig�...
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Support components GUY WIRE BRACKET This component should be used to secure unsupported 1.5 metres chimney sections above roof level� Guy wires or preferably, maximum telescopic stays or rigid stays (supplied by others) must be fixed to the bracket and secured to suitable anchorage points to ensure that the chimney sections are stable�...
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Support components ANGLED FLASHING Manufactured in sheet aluminium for use on pitched roofs� The base of the flashing should be nailed or screw fixed to the roof batons prior to tiling� The front edge of the flashing should be hooked to the underside of the batons to prevent lifting� This component should be sealed with the mastic sealant provided and MUST be used in conjunction with the storm collar Angled flashing...
System design TERMINALS Terminals are supplied complete with a locking band� Once the terminal has been pushed into place, the adjustment bolt on the locking band clip should be tightened to ensure that the terminal is properly secured to the previous pipe� Anti splash Raincap terminal...
Typical external installations Floor mounted installation Wall mounted installation Offset installation (45˚) with with base drain section with pair of cantilever pair of side plates brackets and structural locking bands Cover band Retrofit wall Retrofit wall band band with extension Retrofit wall band Structural...
Load bearing data Maximum load bearing (metres of pipe) Internal Diameter (mm) Retrofit Wall Support Top Plate + Side Plates (A) Top Plate + Side Plates (B) Ventilated Support Plate Diagram A Retrofit Wall Band Guy Wire Bracket 1�5 1�5 1�5 1�5 Roof Support (above truss)
WHAT IS THE MAIN ADVANTAGE OF PERMETER SMOOTH? The most obvious benefit to Permeter Smooth is the lack of Locking Bands - The system relies on a friction inter-fit between two parts, which provides structure and removes the need for Locking Bands in the majority of the system�...
After installation TESTING AND COMMISSIONING PRIOR TO FIRST USE A flue flow test (Smoke Test) must be performed as outlined in BS EN 15287-1� In addition to this, a draught measurement must also be taken and recorded to verify that the installed system fulfils the draft requirements specified by the appliance manufacturer for the specific appliance�...
We are confident in our products and so offer you (the owner) a generous guarantee in relation to the Permeter Smooth system (the System)� Provided that you comply with the conditions stated below, the system will be free from defects for 10 years�...
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