Checks Before Lighting - FireBird Instruction Manual

4. Ensure the boiler is fixed to the
hearth. There are 4 preformed
holes on the side frames of the
base to facilitate fixing.
5. Before back filling, check the
flue connections. Ensure that
the materials used for back
filling are non-combustible.
6. Back fill the appliance with
vermiculite concrete (the mix
6:1; 6 volumes of vermiculite
to 1 volume Portland cement
mixed thoroughly) add enough
water to activate the cement.
7. Fit the flue connecter to the top
of the appliance so that it is
central to the chimney and
extends to the point where the
chimney narrows. Ensure that
the flue manufacturer's
instructions are adhered to at all
times.
8. All voids must be filled and the
flue pipe flaunched into the
chimney, so that no soot can
collect when sweeping the
chimney.
9. Make good the holes in the
front and side of the chimney
breast, ensuring they are
airtight. Remove any material
from inside the appliance and
check the flue pipe is clear.
4.10 CHECKS BEFORE
LIGHTING A FIRE
Note: Prior to lighting the inset stove,
allow sufficient time for the back fill to
dry at normal conditions.
The following checks should be carried
out prior to lighting a fire in the inset
stove:
1. The fire grate is in place.
2. The flue is clear.
3. Ensure that baffles are in place.
4. Check the door fitting.
4.11 COMMISSIONING
Light the fire and check all joints and
seals. Ensure that fumes and smoke are
being taken up the chimney and no
fumes are entering the room.
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