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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 – Derwent,
Consort 4, Consort 5, Compact 5, 5 Slimline, 9 Slimline.
The following require a permanent, unobstructed air opening of: -
Consort 7 – 220mm²
Consort 9 – 225mm²
Consort 15 – 3795mm²
(see Technical Specification sheet for confirmation)
If a draught stabiliser is fitted, the air opening should be at least: -
Derwent - 1440mm².
Consort 4 – 1350mm²
Consort 5 – 1230mm²
Consort 5 Compact – 1230mm²
Consort 5 Slimline – 1230mm²
Consort 9 Slimline – 1500mm²
Consort 7 – 1275mm²
Consort 9 – 4985mm²
Consort 15 – 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.
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