Vogue Installation User Instructions

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Installation Instructions
† England and Wales – Document J / Scotland -
Part F/Document J (Republic of Ireland only)
‡ the latest edition of BS 8303, BS EN 15287,
BS 7566
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
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and be made using "best practice"
construction methods
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.
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.
1.1 Take care when installing the appliance. Careless
handling and use of tools can damage the finish and/or
area.
1.2 If the appliance is to be installed with an optional decorative
plinth, it needs to be fitted prior to installation, see Section 4.
Smoke Control Kit
This appliance is supplied with a pre-tted smoke
control kit and has been independently tested to
PD6434 making it exempt from the controls that
generally apply in Smoke Control Areas.
THE SMOKE CONTROL KIT IS SUPPLIED
DISABLED AND MUST THEREFORE BE MODIFIED
BEFORE INSTALLATION IN ORDER FOR THE
APPLIANCE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF A
SMOKE CONTROL AREA AND MUST BE OPERATED
CORRECTLY TO MINIMISE THE AMOUNT OF
SMOKE PRODUCED.
This appliance is suitable for use in a Smoke
Control Area when burning wood and following the
instructions for use specied in this manual but
ONLY if the Smoke Control kit has been enabled.
If this appliance is installed outside of a Smoke
Control Area then the Smoke Control kit can be
disabled to give more control over the lower burn
rates.
Any modifications to the kit should only be done by
a suitably qualified installer and MUST be done at
the time of installation, see Installation Section 6.
1.3 Select and fit the required flue option.
1.4 The Vogue must be secured to the hearth using the
fixing points provided. Failure to do so may result in
damage to the appliance.
If mechanical fixing is not possible Stovax recommend
the use of a back stop or semi-fixing the appliance using
silicone sealant applied to the inside edges of the base.
1.5 Position the appliance where required on the hearth and mark
the location of the fixing holes in the mounting bracket.
1.6 Drill the required sized holes into the hearth.
1.7 Use suitable fasteners to fix in place.
Fixing holes in
hearth mount
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2. Top Flue Installation
2.1 The appliance is factory supplied with a top flue outlet but
the flue collar and blanking plate require sealing with Fire
Cement before use, see Diagram 2.
Flue Collar
Fire Cement
sealed all around
Fire
Cement
sealed all
around
Blanking
Plate
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Flue Collar Inner
2.2 To fit the pipe to the collar:
— Lift appliance into position.
Take care not to damage the hearth finish.
Cast Top Plate
The cast top plate must be fitted prior to connecting the flue.
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