Installation Instructions - RAIS RONDO 92 User Manual

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Installation Instructions
The following pages give instructions for the safe and proper installation of this heating
appliance in the UK. These instructions cover the basic principles of installation,
although some details may need slight modification to suit particular local site conditions.
In all cases the installation must comply with current UK Building Regulations, Local
Authority Byelaws and other specifications or regulations as they affect the installation of
the stove.
Please note that it is a legal requirement under England and Wales Building Regulations
that the installation of the stove is either carried out under local Authority Building
Control approval or is installed by a Competent Person registered with a Government
approved Competent Persons Scheme. HETAS operate such a scheme and a listing of
their registered Competent Persons can be found on their website at www.hetas.co.uk.
It should be noted that the current Building Regulations requirements are given in
Approved Document J. These requirements may also be met by adopting the relevant
recommendations given in British Standards BS 8303, BS 6461 and BS 7566.
WARNING. Health and Safety Advice Notice.
The installation of this heating appliance is governed by the Health and Safety at Work
Act 1974. it is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that all requirements of this Act
are met during the installation works. Attention is drawn in particular to the following:
Handling: The appliance is a heavy item and adequate facilities must be available
for loading, unloading and site handling.
Fire Cement: Some types of fire cement are caustic and should not be allowed to come
into contact with the skin. Protective gloves should be worn when
handling fire cement. In case of contact with the skin, wash immediately
with plenty of water.
Asbestos: This stove contains no asbestos. If there is a possibility of disturbing any
asbestos in the course of the installation, then please seek specialist
guidance and use appropriate protective equipment.
Metal Parts: When installing or servicing this stove care should be taken to avoid the
possibility of personal injury.
Important Warning ­ Preparatory Work and safety Checks:
This stove must not be installed into a chimney which serves any other heating
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appliance.
There must not be an extractor fan fitted in the same room as the stove, as this can
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cause the stove to emit fumes into the room.
If this appliance is installed into an existing chimney, the chimney must first be
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swept and examined for soundness and suitability, before the appliance is installed
(see also section headed 'Chimney').
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