Operating instructions
Important Safety Advice
Please read these instructions carefully before installing
or using this appliance. Failure to do so may result in
damage to persons and property.
Installation of this appliance must be carried out by a
suitably qualied competent person in accordance with
all Building Regulations, including those referring to Local
Authority Bye-Laws, National and European Standards
and Codes of Practice.
Do not install this appliance on a shared ue.
Do not t an extractor fan in the same room as this
appliance.
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation in the room in
accordance with building standards. Do not obstruct any
of the air inlets or outlets on the appliance.
A ue damper should not be tted when burning solid
fuels other than wood.
This appliance operates at very high temperatures and
retains its heat for a period after use. Do not touch any
surfaces while in use. All persons including children and
the inrm should be warned of this and not allowed to
touch any surfaces while in use. Please use a suitable
reguard to prevent contact when in use.
Do not place any photographs, paintings, TV’s or other
combustible items near the appliance as exposure to
hot surfaces will cause damage. Maintain safe distances
from combustible materials in accordance with these
instructions – please refer to Table 5.
The operator must use the tools provided. The glove
provided is a tool.
This appliance is for domestic heating use only in
accordance with these operating instructions. Do not
make any unauthorised changes to the appliance.
Do not burn petroleum coke fuels, household waste or
plastic in this appliance.
Burn only fuels with a low moisture content, such as
smokeless fuel or properly seasoned wood. Burning soft
or wet fuels such as unseasoned timber or peat will only
result in a build up of tar in the stove and the chimney
and will cause staining of the glass.
Do not use ammable liquids to ignite the re.
Avoid the use of aerosols in the vicinity of the stove when
it is in operation.
Clean your chimney at least twice a year and check the
bafe plate monthly to ensure there are no blockages. Do
not allow a build up of ash to occur in the ash pan as this
will cause the grate to burn out prematurely.
Regular maintenance should be carried out by a suitably
qualied engineer.
IMPORTANT: THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Health and Safety Precautions
Handling: This product is heavy and should be handled with care
to avoid the possibility of personal injury when moving or servicing.
Adequate facilities must be available for the unloading and handling
of this appliance. Use protective clothing.
Fire Cement/Glue: Some types of re cement/glue are caustic
and should not be allowed to come into contact with the skin. Use
suitable protective gloves when handling. In case of contact, wash
immediately with plenty of water.
Asbestos: This appliance contains no asbestos. If there is a
possibility of disturbing asbestos as a result of installation then
specialist guidance must be sought prior to installing.
Installation Instructions
General
These instructions give a guide for the installation of the stove but
in no way absolves the installer from responsibilities to conform
to all relevant standards relating to the installation of solid fuel
appliances.
We recommend that for UK installations a HETAS registered
installer should be used, who will be able to give a Certicate of
Compliance that installation complies with Building Regulations.
In Ireland a registered installer from the Irish Nationwide Fireplace
Organisation should be used.
Please note that to the best of our abilities these instructions are
correct at time of printing, however we cannot be held responsible
for any differences in legislation which may occur in the future.
Assembly of the stove
The stove is bolted to the crate by the legs to prevent damage
during transportation. Unscrew the xing bolts (see ‘A’ Fig 2) to
release the crate before placing the stove in the desired location.
The bolts can be re-used to stabilise the product for uneven oors.
To make the product easier for handling on installation, remove
the liner bricks, bafe plate, grate bars and ashpan. Place these
in a secure place to avoid damage. These must be retted after
installation.
The stove is supplied ready for top ue connection. For rear ue
connection, rearrange the ue cap, gasket and collar arrangement
as shown (Fig 4). The punch-out section on the heat shield will
need to be removed using shears for rear ue connection. Tighten
all xing screws are to ensure parts are airtight.
Chimney & Flue Connections
The stove may be connected to an existing chimney or a relined
chimney using a ue pipe made of cast iron, 316 grade stainless
steel or vitreous enamelled steel, nominal thickness 1.2mm. The
diameter of the steel ue pipe should be 125mm (5”) minimum.
Before installing on an existing clay chimney, check that it is in good
condition; dry and free from cracks and obstructions. The diameter
of any existing clay ue should not be less than 150mm and not
more than 230mm. If these requirements are not met, the chimney
should be relined by a suitable method by a qualied person.
The chimney height and the position of the chimney terminal should
conform to Building Regulations. If you have any doubts about the
suitability of your chimney, consult your local dealer or stockist.
The chimney must be swept thoroughly before connection to the
stove and swept every six months thereafter.
If there is no existing chimney then a prefabricated block chimney
or a twin walled insulated stainless steel ue to BS4543 can be
used. These must be tted in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions and in compliance with Building Regulations.
Bellingham 5kW (BLM5SE)
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