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duct across the cavity. The duct should be installed in such a manner as not to impair the
weather resistance of the cavity. Joints between air vents and outside walls should be sealed to
prevent the ingress of moisture. Existing air vents should be of the correct size and
unobstructed for the appliance in use. If there is an extraction fan fitted in adjacent rooms
where this appliance is fitted, additional air vents may be required to alleviate the possibility of
spillage of products of combustion from the appliance/flue while the fan is in operation. Refer
to B.S. 8303 Part 1. Where such an installation exists, a test for spillage should be made with
the fan or fans and other appliances using air in operation at full rate, (i.e. extraction fans,
tumble dryers) with all external glass doors and windows closed. If spillage occurs following the
above operation, an additional air vent of sufficient size to prevent this occurrence should be
installed.
PERMANENT AIR VENT
The stove requires an adequate air supply in order for it to operate safely and efficiently. The
installer may have fitted a permanent air supply vent into the room in which the stove is
installed to provide combustion and/or ventilation air. This air vent should not under any
circumstances be shut off or sealed.
EXTRACTOR FAN
There must not be an extractor fan fitted in the same room as the stove as this can cause the
stove to emit smoke and fumes into the room.
COMMISSIONING & HANDOVER
On completion of the installation allow a suitable period of time for any fire cement and mortar
to dry out, when a small fire may be lit and checked to ensure the smoke and fumes are taken
from the stove up the chimney and emitted safely to the atmosphere. Do not run at full output
for at least 24 hours.
On completion of the installation and commissioning ensure that the operating instructions for
the stove are left with the customer. Ensure to advise the customer on the correct use of the
appliance with the fuels likely to be used on the stove and warn them to use only the
recommended fuels for the stove. Advise the user what to do should smoke or fumes be
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EIRECO Wood Burning Stove Installation and Operating Instructions
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