Preparation Of The Existing Fireplace - Spartherm XS 500 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

 The existing open fireplace into which the fireplace cassette is to be
installed must correspond to the guidelines for the construction of
fireplaces and the regulations in DIN EN 13229.
 The fitter must satisfy themselves as to what extent the open fire-
place corresponds to these requirements. If necessary, the fitter must
carry out any required corrective work.
 It must be ensured that the flue pipes, exhaust gas collection cham-
ber and chimney are operationally safe and fireproof.
 Open fireplaces that are retrofitted with a fireplace cassette must
have their own chimney.
 Open fireplaces may only be installed in rooms and locations where
no danger results from their position and structural conditions.
 The installation room must have sufficient combustion air flow.
 The surface area of the installation room must be designed in such a
way and be large enough to ensure that the fireplace can be properly
operated.
FIREPLACE CASSETTES MUST BE INSTALLED BY SPE-
CIALIST FITTERS OR SPECIALIST COMPANIES.
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 Approval must be obtained from the heating inspector/chimney
sweep for your district before the cassette is installed.
 The chimney must be swept, examined and tested for leaks.
 Check whether the open fireplace is suitable for installing a fireplace
cassette.
 Please note that the fireplace will be subjected to a higher level of
stress after the cassette has been installed.
 The existing open fireplace will be reduced in size due to the installa-
tion of necessary thermal insulation coatings.
IMPORTANT: Take into account the following conditions when measuring up
for the fireplace cassette.
 Shut-off dampers are to be completely opened in the exhaust gas
system and locked in place so that they cannot close. If required,
they are to be totally removed.
 The combustion air feed pipes that lead to the fireplace must not be
closed. Ensure that there is sufficient combustion air (minimum 360
m³ per hour and m² of the firebox opening).

Preparation of the existing fireplace

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