Installation instructions, Legal requirements, Installing the appliance – Yeoman YM-CL8HB User Manual

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LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Before installation and/or use of this appliance please

read these instructions carefully to ensure that all

requirements are fully understood.

The appliance must be fitted by a registered installer*,

or approved by your local building control officer.

It is very important to understand the requirements of the

national Building Regulations† and standards‡, along with

any local regulations and working practices that may apply.

Should any conflict occur between these instructions and

these regulations then the regulations must apply.

Your local Building Control Office can advise regarding the

requirements of the regulations.

The appliance must be fitted by a registered installer* or

approved by your local building control officer.

Works must be carried out with care to meet the

requirements of Health and Safety** and comply with

the Health and Safety rules**, and any new regulations

introduced during the lifetime of these instructions.

Particular attention should be drawn to:

Handling

: The appliance is heavy. Adequate facilities

must be available for loading, unloading and on site

handling.

Fire Cement

: Some fire cement is caustic and must not

come into contact with the skin. Protective gloves

must be worn. Wash hands thoroughly with plenty of

water after contact with skin.

Asbestos

: This appliance contains no asbestos. If there

is the possibility of disturbing any asbestos in the

course of installation seek specialist guidance and use

appropriate equipment.

Metal Parts

: Take care when installing or servicing the

stove to avoid personal injury.

A faulty installation can cause danger to the inhabitants

and structure of the building.

For users of this appliance:

Your building insurance company may require you to

inform them that a new heating appliance has been

installed on your property. Check that your cover is still

valid after installing the appliance.

1. INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE

Each installation is unique to the property so it is not

possible to give details to suit every setting. The installation

must comply with Building Regulations† and be made using

best practice construction methods.

Many fireplace openings have a supporting lintel. Do not

remove without supporting the remaining structure of the

building. Do not support the structure with the appliance

or the flue system.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 Take care when installing the appliance. Careless

handling and use of tools can damage the finish and/or

area.

Choose top or rear flue exit (see Diagram 1).

Top

Rear

PR8007

PR8732

Hexagonal Bolts

Hexagonal Nuts

& Washers

—Fit flue collar and blanking plate to suit.

—Attach flue collar to top or rear with hexagonal bolts (see

Diagram 1).

—Seal with fire cement.

—Secure blanking plate with hexagonal bolts

(see Diagram 2).

PR8732

Hexagonal Nuts

& Washer

1.2 Top flue pipe installation:

—Lift appliance into position, taking care not to damage

the hearth finish.

—Level the appliance.

—Connect appliance to the chimney using flue pipe.

—Secure with self tapping screw.

—Seal the connecting joints.

† England and Wales – Document J / Scotland - Part F/

Document J (Republic of Ireland only).

‡ BS 8303, BS 6461, BS 7566

*Registered on the Competent Persons Scheme (GB only)

see page 35 / INFO (Republic of Ireland).

**Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

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