Testing before use

After Installation

Testing before use
This is done by means of flue flowtest as described in BS5440:Part 1-2000. It can be summarised asfollows:- After a visual and physical check of the joints in thesystem, and ensuring an adequate air supply for combustion has beenprovided, close all doors and windows in the room in which theappliance is to be installed. It will be necessary to introduce heat tothe 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 aperformance of 5m3 of smoke in 30 secs. burn time) at the intended ofthe appliance. The test is satisfactory if there is no significantspillage from the appliance position, no seepage over the length of thesystem, and discharge only from the terminal. If these conditions arenot met, the test has failed and all faults must be rectified and thesystem retested before connection of the appliance to the fuel supply.In the event of any further problems, reference to BS5440:Part 1-2000must be made.

Life Expectancy
Under normal operatingconditions and providing the system is installed correctly, it shouldlast the lifetime of the appliance which is normally 10 to 12 years.ICID carries a 10 year conditional warranty. The conditions are thatthe chimney is correctly sized, installed, and properly maintained,burning only approved fuels in accordance with the Rite-Vent andappliance manufacturer’s instructions. For recommended fuels listings,please refer to the HETAS guide, or by contacting the Solid FuelAssociation (Tel: 0845 601 4406) or appliance manufacturer’sinstructions. Warranty registration details are provided withinstallation instructions for completion and registration withRite-Vent.

Maintenance
It is essential that the flueway be kept clear at all times in the interest of good practise andhealth, safety and appliance performance. The system should be checkedregularly during the appliance maintenance. (Refer appliancemanufacturer’s instructions).