Testing before use
Testing before use.
This is done by means of a flue flow test as described in BS5440. This can be summarised as follows:- After a visual and physical check of the joints in the system, and ensuring an adequate air supply for combustion has been provided, close all doors and windows in the room in which the appliance is to be installed. It will be necessary to introduce heat to the flue system for a minimum of 10 mins and possibly up to 30 mins using a blow torch or similar. Position a smoke pellet (providing a performance of 5m3 of smoke in 30 secs burn time) at the intended position of the appliance. The test is satisfactory if there is no significant spillage from the appliance position, no seepage over the length of the system,and discharge only from the terminal. If these conditions are not met, the test has failed and all faults must be rectified before connection of the appliance to the fuel supply. In the event of any further problems, reference to BS5440 and BS6461 must be made.
Maintenance.
Provision should be made for inspecting and cleaning the liner. This is especially important on Turboflex Plus for solid fuel applications. The liner should be swept at least twice a year,and all deposits swept down the chimney must be removed. Do not use chemical chimney cleaners or metal scarifying devices under any circumstances. Mechanical cleaning with a stiff nylon brush and rods are the only recommended methods. Please refer to maintenance and end user instructions detailed on the reverse of the flap.
Life expectancy and warranties.
Under normal operating conditions and providing the liner is installed correctly, it should last the lifetime of the appliance which is normally 10 to 12 years. All flue liners carry a 10 year conditional warranty. The conditions are that the flue liner is correctly sized, installed, and properly maintained, burning only approved fuels in accordance with the Rite-Vent and appliance manufacturer’s instructions. For recommended fuels listings, please refer to the HETAS guide, or by contacting the Solid Fuel Association (Tel: 0845 6014406) or appliance manufacturer’s instructions. Warranty registration details are provided with installation instructions for completion and registration
with Rite-Vent.
Use after a chimney fire.
Whilst Turboflex Plus is designed and tested to withstand chimney fire conditions the flue liner could be damaged under the conditions of a chimney fire, and must always be inspected by a suitably qualified individual (e.g. NACS/NACLE member) and replaced as necessary, before using the appliance or fire again.
