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Installation
Building regulations
Installation of the Vesta woodburning stove must comply with all lo-
cal building regulations, including those referring to national and
European standards. It is a good idea to consult your local chimney
sweep to check the suitability of the chinmney and ensure there is
adequate updraft and suggest any remedies to potential chimney
problems. Document J of the Building Regulations contains further
information regarding the installation of solid fuel appliances and
can be viewed here : www.odpm.gov.uk or follow the link on the
Vesta website.
Ventilation
There must be a constant supply of fresh air to the room in which the
stove is to be installed. Fixed ventilation must be provided when in-
stalling any solid fuel stove which has an output higher than 5kws.
This stove does not require an additional air supply.
Load-bearing capacity of the floor
Before installing the stove, you must ensure that the load-bearing ca-
pacity of the floor can withstand the weight of the stove and any flue
pipe and connections. The weight of the stove is
80KG.
Hearth
The stove should always be installed on a non-combustible hearth.
The hearth should extend to a distance of 225mm in front of the
stove and 150 mm to each side measured from the door of the com-
bustion chamber. See document J of the building regulations for
more information on hearth requirements. The V4 Carries certifica-
tion enabling the stove to be fitted on a 12mm non combustible
hearth. The temperature below the stove does not exceed 100 degree
C.
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