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A full copy of Document J can be found here:
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_P
DF_ADJ_2010.pdf
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Hunter Stoves Group requests that before installation
and/or use of this appliance that you read these
instructions carefully to ensure that all the relevant
requirements are fully understood.
These instructions cover the basic principles to ensure
satisfactory installation of the stove, although detail
may need slight modification to suit particular local
site conditions. In all cases the installation must
comply with current Building Regulations, Local
Authority Byelaws, European and National Standards
and other specifications or regulations as they affect
the installation of the stove.
It should be noted that the Building Regulations
requirements may be met by adopting the relevant
recommendations given in British Standards BS 8303,
BS 6461 and BS 7566 as an alternative means to
achieve an equivalent level of performance to that
obtained following the guidance given in Approved
Document J.
Your local Building Control Officer can advise you
regarding the interpretation of the Regulations should
there be any questions.
This appliance must be installed by a Registered
Installer (see Competent Persons Scheme) or
approved by your local Building Control Officer.
All works undertaken must be carried out with due
care and attention to meet the requirements of the
Health & Safety code of practice and any other
legislation that may have been introduced since the
publication of these instructions.
Competent Persons Scheme
Members of the following schemes may self-certify
the installation of this stove. If the installer is not a
member of one of these schemes, your local Building
Control Department must approve the installation.
Air Supply
The room or space containing this appliance does not
need a permanent, unobstructed air opening (Kestrel,
Hawk 3 & 4, Herald 4/5C/5S/8S. These stoves listed
below require a permanent, unobstructed air
opening:
Herald 6 – 220mm²
Low Output Inglenook – 1265mm²
High Output Inglenook – 2860mm²
Herald 8 – 2250mm²
Herald 14 – 3795mm²
If a draught stabiliser is fitted, the air opening should
be at least -
Kestrel - 1440mm².
Hawk 3 & 4,
Herald 4, 5C, 5S – 1230mm²
Herald 6 – 1275mm²
Herald 8 Slimline – 1500mm²
Low Output Inglenook – 4015mm²
High Output Inglenook – 5610mm²
Herald 8 – 4985mm²
Herald 14 – 5865mm²
Due consideration should be given to air requirements
for any other appliance in the same room or space.
Any air opening must be kept clear from blockage or
obstruction.
Hearth/ Material Clearances
Hearth constructions must comply with the current
building regulations.
Your stove must be installed on a floor with adequate
load-bearing capacity, otherwise suitable measures
should be taken.
If the existing construction does not meet this pre-
requisite, suitable measures (e.g. load distributing
plate).
Care should be taken to level the stove using the
adjusting screws in the feet.
Material Clearances
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