EXTERNAL ROOF
Using standard locking bands 1.5m
Using structural locking bands 3m. In this case a structural locking band should be used on the joint immediately below the roof support and on each joint above the roof.
Using structural locking bands 3m. In this case a structural locking band should be used on the joint immediately below the roof support and on each joint above the roof.
It is always recommended to use a storm collar. The joint between the storm collar and the chimney pipe should be sealed using an appropriate weatherproof sealant
Please refer to Installation Instructions for full details on outlet siting for the different fuel types.
ATTIC FLOOR TO INTERNAL ROOF
No. The weight of the chimney should be borne by the roof support, which is fastened to the roof trusses
No the fire stop is used on the bedroom ceiling and no further fire stop is required.
Yes, but note that in this case, a maximum load of 4m can be suspended below the roof support before another support is required.
60mm should be maintained to the roof felt.
Yes, this can be done using a mesh enclosure, maintaining a distance of 60mm to any combustible materials.
BEDROOM FLOOR TO BEDROOM CEILING
No. You need to maintain a distance of 60mm from the outside of the chimney to any combustible materials.
Yes, it is recommended that a clamp plate support is used to take the weight of the chimney at first floor level. On a combustible floor, this must always be a ventilated clamp plate support.
Yes, the chimney must always be enclosed in shaft where it passes through any habitable room, other than the room where the chimney is connected to the appliance.
Yes, these form part of the kit.
This is not normally required.
No, joints should not occur within floor/ceiling spaces.
Yes this is required to prevent heat build up within the enclosure.
GROUND FLOOR TO BEDROOM FLOOR
Yes. Adaptors are available in the ICS range; please refer to catalogue and installation instructions.
No. The system is designed to provide a gas tight joint. Sealant is only required where the ICS connects to the appliance. Here you should use rope gasket and a suitable high temperature sealant to provide a gas tight joint.
Unless you are able to sweep the chimney through the stove, then a cleaning access will be required in the flue pipe.
An adjustable pipe should be used.
60mm.
It is recommended that there is a minimum vertical height of 600mm before any offset.
Where the chimney is passing through a combustible floor into a habitable room i.e. bedroom, in which the chimney is enclosed in a shaft, a ventilated fire stop plate must always be used.
In a bungalow scenario where the chimney is passing through the ceiling directly into a ventilated attic space, a non ventilated fire stop plate may be used on the ceiling. A distance to combustibles of 60mm must be maintained from the outer wall of the chimney.
In a bungalow scenario where the chimney is passing through the ceiling directly into a ventilated attic space, a non ventilated fire stop plate may be used on the ceiling. A distance to combustibles of 60mm must be maintained from the outer wall of the chimney.
No. An enclosure is not required in the room containing the appliance.