Installation; Ventilation - Cast Tec Solid Fuel Integra Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION

Building Regulations for the Installation of your Cast Tec stove must comply with all local,
national and European standards. We advise prior to any installation, a full site survey is
conducted by an installation engineer, recognised within an industry standard such as
NACS or HETAS to check the suitability of your chimney and appliance. Document J of the
building regulations contains further information regarding the installation of solid fuel
appliances and can be viewed at
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_ADJ_2010.pdf

VENTILATION

The appliance does not require fixed ventilation. An air extraction device should not be
used in the same room as the appliance, unless adequate additional ventilation is
provided. Other heating appliances requiring air for combustion should not be used in the
same room as the appliance, unless adequate additional ventilation is provided.
Stoves need a supply of air for combustion and to evacuate the flue gases, otherwise they
will not work. Without an air supply, the stove will not light and smoke is likely to pour out
into the house. The smoke will not be able to be drawn up the chimney as this requires air
movement that is not possible if there is no source of air. If your stove smokes or does not
burn very keenly, but this improves when you open a window, then this is a sign that you
need to install some ventilation.
We recommend you discuss your ventilation requirements with your local Cast Tec
authorised retailer/installer. Any airbricks or grilles fitted should be positioned so that they
are not liable to blockage. If other appliances requiring ventilation operate within the
vicinity of the stove, there must be adequate ventilation provided for both appliances
running simultaneously.
NOTE: Extractor fans when operating in the same room or space as the stove may cause
problems.
Load-bearing capacity of the floor
Before installing the stove, you must ensure that the load-bearing capacity of the floor can
withstand the weight of the stove and any flue pipes and connections. The weight of the
stove is 75Kgs approximately.
Hearth
The stove should be installed on a non-combustible hearth. The hearth should extend to a
minimum distance of 225mm in front of the stove and 150mm to each side, measured from
the door of the combustion chamber. Please refer to document J of the building
regulations for further information on hearth requirements.
Clearances
The minimum clearance to combustible materials is 400mm above the stove and 250mm
to the sides of the stove.
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