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Outlines essential rules and regulations for installation, including competent persons and certifications.
Importance of sufficient air for combustion and ventilation, referencing regulations and guidance.
Requirements for CO alarms, including siting and compliance with BS EN 50291.
Guidance on preparing surfaces and options for special order painted finishes.
Recommendation to use suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when handling.
Instructions for safe transport, offloading, inspection, and storage of components.
How to connect flue pipes to appliances and the chimney system, sealing requirements.
Specific guidance for connecting to appliances with a draught diverter, vertical rise requirements.
Guidance on selecting the correct flue diameter based on appliance and standards.
Essential distances to combustible materials for connecting flue pipes as per regulations.
Guidelines for the placement and routing of connecting flue pipes to avoid hazards.
Requirements for providing inspection and cleaning access points within the system.
Diagram showing connection of single wall flue pipe through solid wall to twin wall system.
Diagram showing twin wall flue pipe connection through solid wall to twin wall system.
Diagram showing twin wall flue pipe connection into a re-lined masonry chimney.
Diagram showing twin wall flue pipe connection into re-lined masonry chimney.
Diagram showing twin wall flue pipe connection through cavity wall to twin wall system.
Diagram showing twin wall flue pipe connection into external masonry chimney via cavity wall.
How to determine the correct chimney diameter based on appliance and standards.
Guidelines for routing the chimney, including vertical runs and offsets.
Specific guidance for connecting to appliances with a draught diverter.
Instructions for directly connecting an appliance to the system chimney.
Required distances to combustible materials for solid fuel, gas, and oil applications.
Requirements for enclosing chimneys passing through building elements to prevent contact.
Information on how to support the chimney system using various components.
Guidance on the correct termination of the chimney system at the roof level.
Types of terminals available and their installation requirements.
Explains the ICS and ICS Plus jointing methods using locking bands and lip seals.
Instructions for assembling standard chimney sections, ensuring correct direction.
How to fit and secure the standard locking band for joint integrity.
Use of structural locking bands for extra support in specific situations.
Installation of appliance connectors and stove starter pipes, including sealing.
How to use adaptors to connect Prima Plus/Smooth flue pipes to the ICS system.
How to connect ICS to Flex/TecnoFlex Plus systems using adaptors.
How to connect ICS to Prima Plus systems using specific adaptors.
How to use an increaser component to change chimney diameter.
Use of anchor plates for fire chests, hoods, or extending existing chimneys.
How to use and adjust the adjustable pipe for precise on-site length fitting.
Component for flue inspection and cleaning in dry systems.
Component for flue inspection and cleaning in condensing systems.
Component providing facility to inspect the flue.
Component for draught testing or flue gas analysis.
Component for collecting and draining condensate from condensing systems.
How to install the adjustable starter section for thermal expansion and servicing.
Information on using elbows and inspection elbows, including vertical height requirements.
Use of 90° Tee for connecting flue pipe to chimney or draft stabilizer.
Use of 93° Tee for condensing systems to ensure condensate drainage.
Use of 135° Tee with 45° elbow for low resistance flue gas flow.
Detailed steps for fitting the double wall adjustable starter section correctly.
Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the stove for maintenance.
Detailed steps for correctly re-installing the stove after servicing.
Offset dimensions for configurations using two 15° bends.
Offset dimensions for configurations using two 30° bends.
Offset dimensions for configurations using two 45° bends.
Offset dimensions for configurations using two 90° bends.
Offset dimensions for configurations using 135° Tee and 45° bend.
Effective pipe length for double 15° bend offsets.
Effective pipe length for double 30° bend offsets.
Effective pipe length for double 45° bend offsets.
Effective pipe length for double 90° bend offsets.
Installation of the ventilated support plate for combustible floors.
Use of ventilated firestop plates for combustible floors/ceilings.
Use of non-ventilated firestop for bungalows.
Support plate for non-combustible floors, transferring chimney weight.
Fire stop plate used exclusively for non-combustible floors.
How to install wall bands for lateral support at 3-metre centres.
Installation of adjustable back brackets for lateral support.
Use of structural wall bands for lateral stability at 4-metre centres.
How to use extensions to adjust the distance of structural wall bands from the wall.
General information on load-bearing supports and their use with lateral supports.
Use of base support plate for floor support with integrated drain.
Installation of retrofit wall supports for existing structures.
Use of adjustable top plates for internal or external support.
How to secure side plates and cantilever brackets to the wall for support.
Information on different types of cantilever supports and their specifications.
Details on how to adjust cantilever supports for different chimney diameters.
Step-by-step guide for installing the Ignis-Protect system, covering all stages.
Critical safety warnings, health instructions, and protective measures for installation.
Useful tips and advice for ensuring a proper and efficient Ignis-Protect installation.
How the Protect Box kit ensures airtightness where chimneys pass through barriers.
How to install the Schiedel airtight kits tailored for ICS50 chimneys.
Properties and application of the special sealing tape used with airtight kits.
How the tape attaches the EPDM seal to vapour/wind barriers on specific surfaces.
How to install roof supports for chimney stability above roof trusses.
How to use ceiling hangers to support horizontal chimney runs.
Use of guy wire brackets to secure unsupported chimney sections above roof level.
How telescopic roof stays provide extra support on chimneys above roof level.
How to install wall sleeves to protect buildings where chimneys pass through walls.
How to fit trim collars where the chimney protrudes through walls.
Use of angled flashing for pitched roofs, requiring sealing and storm collar.
Use of flat flashing for flat roofs, requiring sealing and storm collar.
How to seal the storm collar to the flue above the flashing.
How to use Uniflash for watertight flashing on pitched roofs.
How to secure terminals to the chimney system using a locking band.
Recommendations for flue outlet positioning based on appliance type and standards.
Guidelines for routing the chimney, including vertical runs and offsets.
Recommended terminal types for solid fuel and other appliances.
How to ensure easy inspection, sweeping, and maintenance of the chimney.
Outlet siting clearances for oil appliances based on location.
Outlet siting clearances for solid fuel appliances based on weather surface.
Requirements for adequate air supply to the room containing the appliance.
How to manage condensate from condensing appliances, including slope and drainage.
Information on Schiedel's design and sizing advice service for commercial projects.
Diagram of a floor-mounted installation with a base drain section.
Diagram of a wall-mounted installation with cantilever brackets and locking bands.
Diagram of an offset installation using side plates.
Tables showing support spacing for different chimney diameters and support types.
Load bearing capacity in metres of pipe for different components and diameters.
Weights of components in kilograms for different diameters and lengths.
Procedure for flue flow testing and commissioning before initial operation.
Recommended operating procedures for appliances, including high fire conditions.
Guidance on using multi-fuel appliances and fuel mixing risks.
Recommendations for chimney inspection, sweeping, and cleaning by competent persons.
Guidelines for proper storage and usage of solid fuels.
Requirements for marking and fixing the notice plate for ICS products.
Conditions for the ICS system's 10-year conditional guarantee.
How installers can earn points and redeem rewards for registering installations.
Details on the mobile app for installation guides, videos, and FAQs.
Information on the YouTube channel for installation examples in 3D diagrams.
Resources for architects and builders, including CAD files and typical installations.
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