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This Appliance does not normally require purpose provided ventilation. However, a second appliance
operating within the same room or space must be taken into consideration when assessing ventilation.
When commissioning the appliance spillage is detected, then amongst other problems there may be
insufficient natural ventilation for correct operation of the flue. If spillage is detected with windows
closed, but the appliance does not spill with the windows open, this demonstrates a lack of natural
ventilation.
If spillage is still detected with the windows open, the flue is at fault. Installation of an air brick is the
best solution to lack of ventilation.
Any ventilation fitted must comply with BS 5871 part 2 and BS 5440 part 2.
Air Vents fitted under or within the immediate vicinity of the appliance must not be used as adverse
effects to the operation of the Flame Safety Device (FSD) may occur. Spillage detected during
commissioning is almost always a result of poor flue performance that cannot be corrected by any
amount of ventilation.
For Republic of Ireland ventilation may be required, see IS 813, ICP3, IS 327, and any other rules in force.
The fireplace opening should be inspected and repairs made where necessary.
The dimensional requirements for debris collection space and spigot clearances are met. See diagram
below.
This appliance requires a natural draught flue system which may be one of the following;
225mm x 225mm (9in x 9in) brick or stone
175mm (7”) Minimum diameter lined flue
125mm (5”) minimum diameter lined brick or stone.
125mm (5”) minimum diameter twin wall flue conforming to BS 715,
175mm (7”) minimum diameter twin wall flue conforming to BS 715,
Any existing draught device situated under the fireplace must be sealed off. The opening area must be non-
combustible.
It is recommended that a tactile barrier should be place on the floor in front of the appliance to stop the elderly,
infirm or Children from direct contact with the hot surfaces of the appliance.
The area immediately above the outlet must form a smooth path into the flue.
The appliance can only be used in a no hearth application if the installation complies to BS 5871-2:2005 and
appliance is installed so that the height from the base of the fireplace opening to the floor is no less then
300mm.
As with all heating appliances, any decorations, soft furnishings, and wall coverings (i.e. flock, blown vinyl and
embossed paper) positioned too close to the appliance may discolour or scorch.
Section 4: VENTILATION
Section 5: SITE REQUIREMENTS
