After Installation

Testing the Appliance.

This is done by means of flue flow test as described in BS5440:Part 1-2000. It 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 minutes and possibly up to 30 minutes 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 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 and the system retested before connection of the appliance to the fuel supply. In the event of any further problems, reference to BS5440:Part 1-2000 must be made.

Life Expectancy

Under normal operating conditions and providing the system is installed correctly, it should last the lifetime of the appliance which is normally 10 to 12 years. ICS carries a 10 year conditional warranty.

The conditions are that the chimney is:

• correctly sized installed
• properly maintained
• burning only approved fuels in accordance with the Schiedel 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 Schiedel Rite-Vent.

Maintenance

It is essential that the flue way be kept clear at all times in the interest of good practise and health, safety and appliance performance.The system should be checked regularly during the appliance maintenance. (Refer appliance manufacturer’s instructions).