6General GuidanceIt is important that your stove is correctly installed and operated as Hunter Stoves Group cannot acceptresponsibility for any fault arising through incorrect installation, use, maintenance or servicing.These instructions cover the basic principles to ensure satisfactory installation of the stove, although detail mayneed slight modification to suit particular local site conditions.The installation must comply with current Building Regulations, National and European Standards, Local AuthorityByelaws and other specifications or regulations as they affect the installation of the appliance.The Building Regulations requirements may also be met by adopting the relevant recommendations in the currentissues of British Standards BS 8303 and BS EN 15287-1.Only use approved fuels on this appliance. Information about this can be found on Page 20.This is a Domestic Appliance and must only be used in accordance with these instructions. Do not place articles thatare affected by high temperatures on, or near, this appliance. Do not place furniture or other items within 1 metreof the front of this appliance. See the note on material clearances on pages 15/16.Fitting a stove in a room which also contains an extractor fan and/or cooker hood should be avoided wherepossible. If this is unavoidable, the suitability of the space for fitting this appliance must be decided at the discretionof a qualified installer, and a flue draught interference test must be performed.Do not obstruct the ventilation required for the safe use of this appliance.Competent Persons SchemeHunter Stoves Group recommend that this stove is installed by a member of an accredited competent personsscheme e.g. HETAS.If the installer is not a member of a competent person’s scheme, it is a legal requirement, in the UK, to notify yourLocal Building Control Officer in advance of any installation work starting.Health and Safety PrecautionsSpecial care must be taken when installing the stove such that the requirements of the Health and Safety at WorkAct are met.HandlingThis appliance is very heavy. Adequate facilities must be available for loading, unloading and site handling.Fire CementSome types of fire cement are caustic and should not be allowed to come into contact with the skin. In case ofcontact, wash immediately with plenty of water.AsbestosThis stove contains no asbestos. If there is a possibility of disturbing any asbestos in the course of installation, thenplease seek specialist guidance and use appropriate protective equipment.PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. KEEP THESEINSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND SERVICING.THIS APPLIANCE WILL BECOME VERY HOT WHEN USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS,HUNTER STOVES RECOMMEND THAT AN APPROVED GUARD IS USED TO PROTECT THE YOUNG, ELDERLYOR INFIRM FROM HARM.THE INSTALLER COMMISSIONING SHEET CAN BE FOUND ON THE BACK COVER. PLEASE ENSURE THAT IT ISCOMPLETED PRIOR TO USE.