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1.5 The chimney
Only if National or Local Regulations permit are you permitted to connect a stove into a chimney
that is shared by another appliance. YOU MUST be aware of any applicable Regulations in this
respect.
The wood-burning stove must never been connected to a chimney to which a gas-burning stove
or appliance is connected.
An efficient modern stove places heavy demands on the chimney, and you should have the
chimney regularly swept and inspected by your approved chimney sweep.
The cross-sectional area of the chimney (at its narrowest point) must comply with National and
Local Building Regulations. Generally, the area needed for an Ø-Collection wood-burning stove
installation should measure at least 175 cm2 (150 mm diameter).
An over-sized chimney is generally hard to keep warm and results in poor draft. In cases where
there is an oversized masonry chimney, it is recommended that the chimney be lined using an
appropriately chimney lining system with the correct internal diameter.
With respect to the chimney termination, all chimneys should terminate in accordance with
National and Local Building Regulations.
Note that National and Local Regulations also apply with regard to the placement of chimneys
and flues in connection with thatched roofs. See the section on Draft Conditions, 1.9.
The chimney or flue system must be equipped with access doors for inspection and cleaning
doors. The size of the cleaning door in the chimney must at least equal that of the cross-sec-
tional area of the chimney.
1.6 Pipe Connection
Your stove is supplied ready for a top flue connection (4). The rear flue outlet is fitted with a
cover plate and is situated on the back panel. Where a rear flue installation is required, unbolt
the flue collar. Unbolt the cover plate and install it onto the top of the stove. The flue collar can
then be bolted over the rear flue outlet using the bolts and clamps provided.
Make sure that the baffles (2 and 3), the firebricks,
and the riddling grate are positioned correctly.
Placement of draft reducer (only Ø4)
The Ø4 is supplied with a fitted draft reducer
(1) as shown in the diagram.
Where a rear flue exit (3) is required, the draft
reducer is not to be used.