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General Guidance
It is important that your stove is correctly installed and operated as Hunter Stoves Group cannot accept responsibility
for any fault arising through incorrect installation, use, maintenance or servicing.
These instructions cover the basic principles to ensure satisfactory installation of the stove, although details may need
slight modifications to suit particular local site conditions.
The installation must comply with current Building Regulations, National and European Standards, Local Authority
Byelaws and other specifications or regulations as they affect the installation of the appliance.
The Building Regulations requirements may also be met by adopting the relevant recommendations in the current
issues of British Standards BS 8303 and BS EN 15287-1.
Only use approved fuels on this appliance. Information about this can be found on Page 23.
This is a Domestic Appliance and must only be used in accordance with these instructions. Do not place articles that
are affected by high temperatures on, or near, this appliance. Do not place furniture or other items within 1 metre of
the front of this appliance. See the note on material clearances on pages 17-19.
Fitting a stove in a room which also contains an extractor fan and/or cooker hood should be avoided where possible.
If this is unavoidable, the suitability of the space for fitting this appliance must be decided at the discretion of a
qualified installer, and a flue draught interference test must be performed.
Do not obstruct the ventilation required for the safe use of this appliance.
Competent Persons Scheme
Hunter Stoves Group recommend that this stove be installed by a member of an accredited competent persons
scheme e.g. HETAS.
If the installer is not a member of a competent person’s scheme, it is a legal requirement, in the UK, to notify your
Local Building Control Officer in advance of any installation work starting.
Health and Safety Precautions
Special care must be taken when installing the stove such that the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work
Act are met.
Handling
This appliance is very heavy. Adequate facilities must be available for loading, unloading and site handling.
Fire Cement
Some types of fire cement are caustic and should not be allowed to come into contact with the skin. In case of
contact, wash immediately with plenty of water.
Asbestos
This stove contains no asbestos. If there is a possibility of disturbing any asbestos in the course of installation, then
please seek specialist guidance and use appropriate protective equipment.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. KEEP THESE
INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND SERVICING.
THIS APPLIANCE WILL BECOME VERY HOT WHEN USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS,
HUNTER STOVES RECOMMEND THAT AN APPROVED GUARD IS USED TO PROTECT THE YOUNG, ELDERLY
OR INFIRM FROM HARM.
THE INSTALLER COMMISSIONING SHEET CAN BE FOUND ON THE BACK COVER. PLEASE ENSURE THAT IT IS
COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE.
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