instructions for installation, use and maintenance rais ... - Robeys Ltd

ENGLISHRAIS ­ manual for Rais Poleo and Rais EpocaInstallation distance to combustible wallTo find out whether the wall next to where the stove is going to be installed is flammable,you should contact your building contractor or the local building authorities.The hearth should be able to accommodate the weight of the stove. The chimney mustbe independently supported by wall brackets or a ceiling support plate. The weight of thestove is indicated in the brochure.The stove should always be installed on a non­combustible hearth of a size andconstruction that is in accordance with the provisions of the current UK BuildingRegulations Approved Document J.If the stove is to be installed on a wooden floor, it must be covered with anon­combustible material at least 12mm thick, in accordance with UK BuildingRegulations Approved Document J, to a distance of 300 mm in front of the stove and150 mm to each side measuring from the door of the combustion chamber.The clearance distances to combustible material beneath, surrounding or upon thehearth and walls adjacent to the hearth should comply with the guidance on theseparation of combustible material given in UK Building Regulations ApprovedDocument J and also in these stove instructions.Commissioning and handoverEnsure all parts are fitted in accordance with the instructions.On completion of the installation allow a suitable period of time for any fire cement andmortar to dry out, before lighting the stove. Once the stove is under fire check all sealsfor soundness and check that the flue is functioning correctly and that all products ofcombustion are vented safely to atmosphere via the chimney terminal.On completion of the installation and commissioning ensure that the operatinginstructions for the stove are left with the customer. Ensure to advise the customer onthe correct use of the appliance and warn them to use only the recommended fuel for thestove.Advise the user what to do should smoke or fumes be emitted from the stove. Thecustomer should be warned to use a fireguard to BS 8423:2002 (Replaces BS 6539) inthe presence of children, aged and/or infirm persons.CO AlarmBuilding regulations require that when ever a new or replacement fixed solid fuel orwood/biomass appliance is installed in a dwelling a carbon monoxide alarm must befitted in the same room as the appliance. Further guidance on the installation of thecarbon monoxide alarm is available in BS EN 50292:2002 and from the alarmmanufacturer’s instructions.Provision of an alarm must not be considered a substitute for either installing theappliance correctly or ensuring regular servicing and maintenance of the appliance andchimney system.14