Installation and Care manual for Cast Stone Fireplaces. Type H Fireplaces

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1 Installation and Care manual for Cast Stone Fireplaces Type H Fireplaces

2 Introduction and Contents Introduction IMPORTANT: This instruction manual is provided for your safety. Please read through thoroughly before installation of product and retain for future reference. Failure to follow may result in serious or fatal injury and/or damage to property. WARNING: This product is heavy. Please ensure the product is installed securely and following the recommendations of this guide. Failure to do so may result in serious or fatal injury. Thank you for choosing a fireplace from Chatsworth Stoves and Surrounds Ltd. This product is designed to meet stringent quality and safety requirements. This guide has been written to inform you of the recommended installation procedure and safety steps to ensure correct performance and safe installation of the product. This Guide is for use with the following multifuel opening fireplaces: Norfolk (Pictured in Guide) 1

3 Contents Introduction and Contents Introduction 1 Contents 2 Safety Information Cautions 3 Handling 4 Location of Fireplace 4 Inventory 5 Gluing and Cementing 6 Fixing Details 6 Assembly 7 Care and Maintenance Cleaning Guide 11 Disclaimer 11 Guarantee 11 Introduction and Contents More Information References and Licences 12 2

4 Safety Information Safety Information Cautions Please ensure that the product is fitted following the recommendations in this guide. Always use a registered gas safe engineer when installing gas fires. This product must be installed by a suitably qualified professional. Not suitable for installation by the end user. Always ensure that the product is fitted on the correct provided fixings and following this guide. Do not fit using adhesives alone to support this product. The product must be fitted where sufficient load bearing capabilities are available. The product must never be fitted to a non-structural wall e.g. a lightweight metal stud wall or movable partition. Please ensure the product is fitted in an area free from dust, grease and liquids. If an electric fire is to be used with this product, always make sure that the electrical socket is adjacent to, but not above or behind the fireplace, do not route the mains supply cord away under the carpet. Do not use this product anywhere where water is in use, i.e. bathrooms, kitchens, shower rooms, etc. Never install the product close to curtains or combustible materials. Please do not sit, lean or climb on the fireplace. Children must never be allowed to play near the fireplace. Never place heavy objects on the mantel area. Do not clean this product with abrasives or cleaning agents. 3

5 Handling This is a guide as to what is recommended by the HSE, this is not an exhaustive list of regulations and best practices, for more information on safety in the workplace and while handling please go to WARNING: Some Cast stone fireplaces can weigh in excess of 120kg (for the whole product). DO NOT attempt to move components without assistance. The following information is taken from the HSE Health and Safety Manual Handling guide, to view the original document and for more information please visit Safety Information Where possible use some form of lifting aid. Do not try to lift more weight than is comfortable for the people lifting. Always wear gloves, safety footwear and any other safety equipment that may be necessary for the environment you are working in. When lifting keep your back straight and bend your legs, do not bend your back. Avoid twisting of the waist instead reposition your feet. Avoid bending of the upper body where possible. Always bend from the knees rather than the waist. Where possible keep the load close to the body to reduce strain. Always grip with the palm of the hand rather than the fingertips as this allows for a more secure hold. Do not carry pieces above waist height where possible to lower the risk of injury or strain. Follow your own risk assessment for hazards unique to your area of installation. Location of Fireplace Before installation of your new fireplace please ensure that the location of your new fireplace meets the relevant regulations. Please read Approved Document J (URL for which is listed in the References section) thoroughly before installation as the location selected may be unsuitable without modification. 4

6 Fig. 1 Inventory 1-3. Hearth in 3 Pieces 4. Left Leg 5. Right Leg 6. Top Panel 7. Mantel 8. Left Corbel 9. Right Corbel Optional: 10. Back Hearth Chamber Panels Before assembly please ensure that all parts are present and are free from damage, Chatsworth cannot accept returns on products that have begun to be installed before return. WARNING: This product is NOT suitable for user installation. Please ensure a suitably qualified tradesman carries out the work. Failure to follow the recommendations in this guide may result in serious or fatal injury. 5

7 Gluing and Cementing When assembling the product please use adhesive to hold the components of the product together. When Assembling DO NOT place components directly next to each other, ensure you use a minimum of 6mm spacers to ensure there is room for thermal expansion. WARNING: DO NOT solely use adhesive and jointing compound to hold your fireplace together. Please ensure that the included fixings are used appropriately. Failure to do so may result in serious or fatal injury. Use of a high strength fireproof and flexible adhesive is required to allow for thermal expansion, our recommendation is to use a synthetic resin (examples of which include acrylic or epoxy resins or similar). Ensure the adhesive identifies stone as a suitable substrate. Ensure that the areas are thoroughly covered, do not use small spots of adhesive as there may not be enough strength. Chatsworth Stoves and Surrounds is not liable for failure of the fireplace due to inappropriate adhesive or inadequate application. Use of an adhesive that is not fireproof may result in a fire. After assembly of the product please apply the included jointing compound in the gaps between the components. The compound is intended to be used at a ratio of 4:1 Sand to Cement. And is to be mixed with water to be damp, do not mix in too much water as this will cause the compound to effloresce. Fixing Details Chatsworth fireplaces are designed to be affixed to the wall using L shaped cramps to ensure stability and safety. DO NOT under any circumstances assemble without these fixings. With this fireplace there are two L shaped cramps. Customers must provide their own plugs and screws, plugs and screws shown are only for demonstration and are not indicative of what is suitable. Fixing Diagram Fig. 2 Shown in fig. 3 are the components required for each bracket, 2 screws, 2 plugs and the supplied bracket. Fig. 3 Fixings are to be used as shown in fig. 2 with plugs in the wall and component and screws holding them to the bracket. Please use appropriate hardware for your wall type. 6

8 Assembly 1. Fig. 4 Place the hearth down in the location selected for the fireplace, if a solid fuel appliance is being used at this time ensure you cut the hearth (referred to as a slabbed hearth) to allow for thermal expansion. The hearth for this fireplace is supplied in 3 pieces however even with the three pieces depending on the appliance to be used it may be necessary to cut the hearth into more pieces Ensure a suitable stone cutting blade is used to give a clean cut. Use cement to adhere the hearth to the floor ensuring a full bed is laid. Please ensure the hearth is level when laid on the cement bed. Important: For Regulations on your hearth please refer to the appropriate building regulations in particular the area underneath the hearth to ensure suitable distances to combustible materials. (Approved Document J in the references gives more information) 2. Fig. 5 Before final assembly and adhering of the legs predrill the holes for the provided fixings. After drilling, position the legs in place with adhesive applied and attach the fixings to the wall. When drilling holes in the wall please ensure you are working to building regulations. Please check that suitable plugs and screws are being used for your wall type and application. 7

9 3. Fig. 6 Place the top panel up against the wall and check fitment then apply adhesive ensuring that the area is thoroughly coated and that it pressed down tight against the wall. 4. Fig. 7 Align the Mantel ensuring that there is a gap from the rest of the surround below. Remove the mantel and apply adhesive to the base of the component and the top of the surround. Replace the mantel on the surround and ensure a firm connection between the components. 8

10 5. Fig. 8 Place the corbels up against the legs and check fitment then apply adhesive ensuring that the area is thoroughly coated and that it pressed down tight against the legs. 9

11 Optional steps: These apply to those who have bought a Chatsworth back hearth and chamber set to go with their new fireplace. If you have not bought a chamber set go straight to step Optional Fig. 9 Before the back hearth is placed down please ensure it is cut to the appropriate size for your chamber. Once cut lay cement to adhere the hearth to the floor ensuring a full bed is laid. Please ensure the hearth is level when laid on the cement bed. 7. Optional Fig. 10 Before the panels are bonded ensure they are cut to the appropriate size for your chamber. Once cut lay place them on the wall one at a time ensuring a 6mm expansion joint is left between panels. 10

12 8. Mask off the surrounding area of the room and apply the jointing compound to the gaps between the components. Failure to mask off surrounding floors and walls may result in staining of surfaces and leaving of residue marks. 9. Your product is now fully assembled please look at the following diagram to ensure correct assembly. Fig

13 Care and Maintenance Cleaning Guide Before cleaning make sure that the appliance is cooled and in the case of electric fires turn these units off at the mains. Dust surfaces with a soft duster regularly. Only use warm water as many cleaning agents may damage the surface. Use a soft sponge to remove water after cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth to dry up the surface immediately after use. If a more thorough clean is required patio cleaner is appropriate for occasional use. If anything is spilt on this product immediately clean the product, cast stone can be stained. Long Term Care Care and Maintenance Check the structure of the fireplace regularly for instability. Never allow children to play or climb on the fireplace nor allow any adult to lean or sit on the fireplace. The fireplace is not a structural component and may fail, if any part is dislodged this may result in serious or fatal injury. Do Not store heavy objects on the mantel only place small items such as photos, small vases etc. on the mantel. Do Not use any kind of abrasive cleaner or paper on the fireplace, this will damage the finish. Disclaimer The installation of this product MUST be performed by a suitably qualified professional. Chatsworth Stoves and Surrounds is not responsible for any loss, damage or injury where there has been a failure to follow the recommendations in this guide. Guarantee Due to the application of our product and the properties of the material it is manufactured from we are unable to offer a guarantee or warranty of any kind. The lack of a product guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. 12

14 More Information References and Licences: Health and Safety Executive Manual Handling Guide Statutory guidance for Combustion Appliances and fuel storage systems: Approved Document J Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All information taken from government sources comes under open government license and is free to use, for information on the license please visit. 13

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