The insulating properties of vermiculite significantly reduces the heat loss in cold weather and keeps the interior cool in hot weather. For insulating solid fuel and wood burning liners, it reduces the amount of condensates by keeping the flue warm, it also holds the liner rigid to aid sweeping.
Thursday, 22 March 2012
The Honeywell SF450EN Carbon Monoxide Alarm
The SF450EN is an easy to use and reliable self-contained Carbon Monoxide alarm.
Designed for use in all domestic environments such as homes, caravans and boats.
Batteries supplied and pre-fitted in alarm.
IT IS NOW PART OF UK BUILDING REGULATIONS FROM 1st OCTOBER 2010 THAT A (CO) ALARM IS FITTED IN TO A DWELLING WHERE A NEW OR REPLACEMENT FIXED SOLID FUEL APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED.
( Document J ) Building Regs 2010
GUARANTEE
The SF450EN has a 6 Year Guarantee
CONSTRUCTION
SF450EN has a superior electrochemical cell sensing technology
Automatic sensor adjustment function ensures complete accuracy
APPROVAL
SF450EN is approved to EN50291:2001
INSTALLATION
The SF450EN should be installed in the same room as the appliance.
On the ceiling at least 300mm from any wall or, if it is located on a wall, as high as possible (above doors and windows) but not within 150mm of the ceiling AND
between 1m and 3m horizontally from the appliance.
MAINTENANCE
The SF450EN needs no maintenance for the full 6.5 year life of the alarm, with no sensors or any parts to replace.
Batteries supplied and pre-fitted in alarm.
The Chimney Notice Plate
Chimney Notice plates are a Building Regulations requirement. They most be filled out and fixed near to the appliance or within a meter cupboard.
The 100mm (4 inch) Joiner
Allows the joining of two pieces of multi fuel liner (only to be used in none flueing applications)
The 100mm (4 inch) Nose Cone
The nose cone is attached to the leading end of the liner, it helps prevent snagging against the side of the stack during installation. Please note that draw cords are not supplied.
APPLICATION
The nose cone helps prevent snagging of a flue liner against the side of the stack during installation.
INSTALLATION
Insert a draw cord or string (not supplied) into the hole of the nose cone. Secure with a knot. make sure the draw cord is long enough to reach to the bottom of the stack. Now tape or secure the nose cone to the flue liner end.
MAINTENANCE
It is recommended that chimneys serving solid fuel appliances be swept and maintained as frequently as necessary but at least once a year.
The 100mm (4 inch) Rain Cap
Provides rain protection at the top of the stack.
APPLICATION
Provides rain protection at the top of the stack.
INSTALLATION
Terminal slides over the top of the liner and can be screwed into place with self tapping screws (not supplied) or alternatively can be cemented in to place at the top of the stack.
MAINTENANCE
It is recommended that chimneys serving solid fuel appliances be swept and maintained as frequently as necessary but at least once a year.
The 100mm (4 inch) Top Clamp
Used in conjunction with the Top Plate and Top Insert Sleeve, this will support the weight of the liner at the top of the stack.
APPLICATION
Used in conjunction with the Top Plate and Top Insert Sleeve, the Top Clamp supports the weight of the flue liner at the top of the stack.
CONSTRUCTION
The glavanised steel plate measure 15 inch square (375mm).
INSTALLATION
Place the Top Plate over the chimney recess at the top of the stack. The Flue Liner should protrude throught the Top Plate hole by approximately 100mm.
Insert the Top Insert Sleeve into the Flue Liner. Now place the Top Clamp over the Flue Liner and tighten the two nuts and bolts until the Flue Liner is secure againts Top Insert Sleeve. Now apply a suitable acid resistant cement as a seal and weather proof render. While this cement is wet secure the chimney pot to this cement.
MAINTENANCE
It is recommended that chimneys serving solid fuel appliances be swept and maintained as frequently as necessary but at least once a year.
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