Esse 525 Stove Installation Guide

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 It is essential that the fire has adequate air supply for combustion and ventilation.
Apertures provided for this purpose shall not be restricted.
CHIMNEY & FLUE
The successful operation of this appliance relies on the adequate performance of the
Chimney to which it is connected.
This Appliance is not suitable for installations in a shared flue system.
The chimney must:
 Have an internal cross section of no less than 320cm² (Ø200mm). If a flue liner is
used it should be 125mm diameter (5") and suitable for solid fuel.
 Be a minimum 4.5m high from hearth level to pot.
 Be terminated at least 1m above roof level so that the chimney does not terminate
in a pressure zone (see Fig. 2).
 Be free from cracks, severe bends, voids and obstructions.
 Be connected to this one appliance only.
 New chimneys must be tested in accordance with HETAS requirements.
 If the stove is installed as a free standing appliance, it should not support any part of
the chimney.
 Voids in the chimney should be avoided, as these will prevent a steady flue draught.
 The stove flue pipe should pass beyond the narrowing of the chimney (see Fig. 1).
 Consideration should be given to falling soot. For rear outlet stoves it may be
necessary to provide a soot catchment area in the flue pipe so that soot does not
settle in the path of the flue gases. The optional rear flue box attachment available
from ESSE has a detachable base that allows for soot to be removed (See Fig. 1).
 A flue/chimney access point may also be required so that the state of the chimney
can be checked and any fallen soot removed.
 External flues must be insulated to prevent heat loss.
CO Alarms
Building regulations require that whenever a new or replacement fixed solid fuel or
wood/biomass appliance is installed in a dwelling, a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm must be
fitted in the same room as the appliance, in accordance with BS EN 50292:2002. The
installation of an alarm must not be considered a substitute for either installing the
appliance correctly, or ensuring regular servicing and maintenance of the appliance and
chimney system.