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4. Installation instruction
The following pages give instructions for the safe and proper installation of this heating
appliance in New Zealand. These instructions cover the basic principles of installation,
although detail may need slight modification to suit particular local site conditions. In all
cases the installation must comply with the current New Zealand Building Regulations, local
authority byelaws and other specifications or regulations as they affect the installation of
the stove. Please not that it is a legal requirement under New Zealand Building Regulations
that the installation of the stove is either carried out under Local Authority building control
approval or is installed by a competent person registered with a government approved
competent person scheme.
4.1 Warning: Health and Safety advice notice
Ensure the heater is installed in accordance with all current local building and safety
regulations. Attention is drawn in particular to the following.
4.1.1 Handling
The appliance is a heavy item and adequate facilities must be available for loading,
unloading and site handling.
4.1.2 Fire Cement
Some types of fire cement are caustic and should not be allowed to come into contact with
the skin. Protective gloves should be worn when handling fire cement. In case of contact
with skin the skin should be washed immediately with plenty of water.
4.1.3 Asbestos
This stove contains no asbestos. I there is a possibility of disturbing any asbestos in the
course of installation then please seek specialist guidance and use appropriate protective
equipment.
4.1.4 Metal Parts
When installing or servicing this stove care should be taken to avoid the possibility of
personal injury.
4.1.5 Important Warning – Preparatory Work and Safety Checks
This stove must not be installed into a chimney that serves any other heating
appliance.
It is recommended not to have an extractor fan fitted in the same room as the stove
as this can cause the stove to emit fumes into the room.