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The minimum flue diameter is 102mm
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A cast iron elbow for use with direct flue connection from Valor (Valor Part No. 0591189) is available. This gives connection to a
102mm flue. (see below for 127mm)
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A 102mm to 127mm flue adapter from Valor (Valor part No. 0591199) is available.
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The minimum flue height is 3m
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No restrictor plate or flue damper is permitted. Where a variable damper is fitted it must be removed or be permanently fixed in the
open position.
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The flue must be swept before the appliance is installed.
Ventilation: In the United Kingdom (GB) no special ventilation bricks or vents are required in the room for this appliance .
In the Republic of Ireland (I.E.), permanent ventilation must comply with the regulations currently in force.
Location: This appliance must not be installed in a private garage or any room, which contains a bath, or shower or where steam is
regularly present.
Propane gas appliances must not be installed in a cellar, basement or other room that is built entirely below ground level (See Gas Safety
(Installation & Use) Regulations).
This appliance is fitted with a down draught diverter and flue blockage safety device. The flue blockage safety device must not be
rendered inoperable under any circumstances.
Suitable flues are :-
a) 225mm x 225mm conventional brick flue. If a liner is used it must be 102mm (4in.) minimum diameter. The liner must be sealed to the
surrounding area above the fireplace opening and to the top of the chimney with an approved terminal being used.
b) A precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to B.S. 1289. This appliance is suitable for installations conforming to older
versions of B.S. 1289 as well as the current edition. The flue blocks must have a minimum width not less than 63mm and a cross-
sectional area not less than 13,000mm
of the standard requires 16,500mm
c) A flue pipe 102mm (4in.) minimum diameter of - see B.S. 6461 Part 1 for suitable materials. Metal flue pipes and flue boxes must
comply with B.S 715.
• Any air supply entering the fireplace from below floor level must be completely sealed off.
• This fire is only suitable for hearth mounting. The hearth must be non-combustible and at least 530mm wide x 360mm deep. The
non-combustible hearth material must be at least 12mm thick. Its top surface should be preferably 50mm above floor level in order to
discourage the placing of carpets or rugs over it.
• The fireplace opening must be within the following dimensions:-
Conventional fireplace, Pre cast flue and Metal Flue box:
Width:
Max. 460mm
Min. 305mm
Height:
Max. 595mm
Min. 476mm
Min. Depth:
92mm
For Pre-cast flue see note b) above
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Older editions of B.S. 1289 required a cross-sectional area of 13,000mm
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. This appliance is suitable in both cases.
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. The current revision
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