Reporting The Construction; Inspection; Chimney; Distance From A Flammable Wall - Storch Kamine ASKJA E EX Manuel D'utilisation

The stove must be connected to the flue in a professional way under observance of the requirements of
standards and local regulations.
The installation surfaces must be safe from the fire protection point of view. Similarly, the load-bearing capacity
of the installation area must be proved with regard to the weight of the stove.

10.2 Reporting the construction

Before a new installation of a flue you are required to report the construction to the responsible authority. You
will be provided with more detailed information by your local building office.

10.3 Inspection

After the completion of the installation/assembly of the wood-burning stove your work must always be checked
by the regional chimney supervisor (in Bavaria also an authorized specialist) before you can put the stove in
operation. This rule is valid regardless of the fact whether you connected your stove to an existing or completely
new chimney.

10.4 Chimney

The diameter of the smoke exhaust flue must be at least 150 mm.
If you plan to connect your stove to an existing chimney in your house, have it first checked by an
experienced chimney sweeper so that he can suggest possible renovation if necessary.
The connection pipe must be approved for the minimum smoke temperature of 350°C.

10.5 Distance from a flammable wall

The minimum distance of the stove from a flammable wall is (see Table 1.1 Technical specifications and
dimensions). The minimum space in front of the stove must be 80 cm. If you install the stove to a bricked
wall or another non-flammable wall, the distance at the back can be reduced down to 5 cm. (see Table 1.1
Technical specifications and dimensions )

10.6 Floors

In front of filling openings of combustion devices for solid fuel floors of flammable materials must be
protected with a layer of a non-flammable material. The layer must exceed the filling opening by at least 50
cm at the front and at least 30 cm at the sides.

10.7 Flue gas pipe

Flue gas pipes represent special sources of danger in terms of leaks of toxic substances and fire risks.
Please, obtain information about their arrangement and assembly from an authorized specialist. When
connecting the flue gas pipe to the flue in an area with wood-lined walls, observe the relevant installation
regulations.
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