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Here you will find technical information regarding certain chimney pots and accessories not shown on product price pages.
ULTIMATE FLUE OUTLET ANTI-DOWNDRAUGHT COWL
Following wind testing by British Gas Research the Ultimate Flue Outlet is the first Chimney Cowl to be certified for use on 200mm diameter flue sizes according to BS715:1993. * Certified to BS715:1993 * Suitable for All Gas Appliances to BS5871:1991 Parts 1,2 & 3, in particular DFE and ILFE fires. * Excellent performance on Oil Appliances. * May also be used with Solid Fuel Open Fires and Appliances. (Please note: factory fitted bird guard for gas use must be removed before installation - single screw fixing). * Adjusts to fit 150mm to 250mm diameter pots or terminals. * Offers bird and rain protection. * Quality Aluminium Alloy with powder coated paint finish in terracotta as standard for longer life, other colours available on request. GC2 & GC3 APPLICATION
All GC2 terminals have nominal 130mm diameter internal dimensions at the terminal inlet and must only be connected to the following types of natural draught domestic gas appliances. a. Central heating boilers which have a flue outlet spigots not greater than 125mm diameter. Combination gas fire/back boiler units with similarly sized flue outlets are also suitable. b. Gas fires which comply with BS 5258: Part 5 (1975). Older fires which complied with BS 1250 may also be suitable. The GC3 terminal is a larger version of the GC2 insert. It has a nominal 150mm diameter dimension on its inlet and is only suitable for use with natural draught boilers or combination units with flue spigots not exceeding 150mm diameter, and gas fires as described in b. above. Important - The appliance manufacturers' installation instructions must be followed at all times. GC2 and GC3 terminals are not suitable for use with 'decorative fuel effect' gas appliances installed to BS5871: Part 3. The Bishop GC2 if used with a metal flue liner, the base should be fixed in the same as the standard the standard GC2. It is recommended that the crown and GC2 are fixed together on the ground with two 300mm lengths of 15swg. copper wire. The inside of the crown should be sealed with mortar checking that the drainage holes are clear. When the base has been flaunched on the stack and the terminal placed dry to determine the most suitable seating position, apply a bead of mortar to the top ring and lugs of the base. GC5 & STANGAS TERMINALS
The GC5 and Stangas Inserts are designed to provide an effective gas flue termination to existing flues whilst keeping a low profile. The crowned GC5 Insert has the appearance of a traditional chimney pot, making it particularly suitable for conversion work on older properties. All terminals are tested and approved by British Gas for use with the following types of natural draught domestic gas appliances: a. Central heating boilers which have a flue outlet spigots not greater than 125mm diameter. Combination gas fire/back boiler units with similar sized flue outlets are also suitable. b. Gas fire which comply with BS 5258: Part 5 (1975). Older fires which complied with BS 1250 may also be suitable. GC5 and Stangas terminals are available in three colours - Red Terracotta, Buff Fireclay, and Blue Black. Important - The appliance manufacturers installation instructions must be followed at all times. GC5 and Stangas Terminals are NOT suitable for use with 'decorative fuel effect' gas appliances installed to BS 5871: Part 3. INSET LIVE FUEL FIRES AND DECORATIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRES
These three patterns of chimney pots are manufactured to BS 5871 - Specification for installation of Gas Fires, Convector Heaters, Fireback Boilers and Decorative Fuel Effect Gas Appliances, Part 3 Decorative Fuel Effect Gas Appliances of Heat Input not Exceeding 15KW. |
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