Totem classic series Installation Manual
03/2013
INSTALLATION
GUIDE
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"CLASSIC" Range
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Contents
1 Installation guide ................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Preamble ........................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Warning .......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Chimney flue .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3.1 General points ......................................................................................................................... 4
1.3.2 Dimensioning of the flue .......................................................................................................... 5
1.3.3 Layout of the flue ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.3.4 Chimney flue roof outlet ........................................................................................................... 6
1.3.5 Chimney flue floor duct ............................................................................................................ 7
1.3.6 Safety distance of the chimney flue ......................................................................................... 7
1.3.7 Covering flues ......................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Type of walls around the fireplace .................................................................................................. 8
1.4.1 The mounting walls ................................................................................................................. 8
1.4.2 The floor .................................................................................................................................. 9
1.5 Outside air intake ........................................................................................................................... 9
1.5.1 Air intake outlet...................................................................................................................... 10
1.5.2 Air duct outlet on the fireplace side ........................................................................................ 11
1.6 Layout of the base ........................................................................................................................ 12
1.6.1 Fire hazard zone ................................................................................................................... 12
1.7 Fitting the base ............................................................................................................................. 13
1.8 Putting in place the fireplace ......................................................................................................... 15
1.8.1 Checks .................................................................................................................................. 15
1.8.2 Reflectors .............................................................................................................................. 15
1.9 Flue connector .............................................................................................................................. 16
1.10 Connecting the chimney flue to the flue connector ....................................................................... 17
1.11 The hood ...................................................................................................................................... 18
1.11.1 Convection grilles .................................................................................................................. 20
2 Initial checks in case of poor functioning .............................................................................................. 21
3 Summary of statutory texts .................................................................................................................. 22
4 Dimensions.......................................................................................................................................... 23
5 EC certifications .................................................................................................................................. 26
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1 Installation guide
1.1 Preamble
We recommend that you read these instructions carefully before installing your appliance.
The TOTEM FIRE SAS company recommends that you entrust installation of its appliances to a qualified
professional.
1.2 Warning
These instructions concern TOTEM "Classic" appliances
TOTEM enclosed fireplaces comply with standard EN 13229
Characteristics of your Totem fireplace according to standard EN 13229:
Intermittent
Combustion on grate
Exclusively wood burning
Enclosed firebox
Firebox around which the brickwork will be assembled
A fireplace equipped with a TOTEM firebox must be fitted in compliance with all of the documents supplied
with the appliance. The instructions only apply to the construction of a fireplace equipped with a firebox
using firewood as a fuel, in a single family dwelling.
All local and national regulations, as well as European standards, must be observed when installing
and using the appliance.
IMPORTANT: Before installing the fireplace, it is necessary to first check its immediate environment,
notably whether or not:
- the characteristics of the chimney flue (shown on its information plate) are compatible with the
characteristics of the fireplace.
- the distance to combustible materials has been observed
- the characteristics of the materials making up the walls against which the fireplace is mounted
comply with regulations in force.
- the combustion air duct, measuring 200 cm², necessary for correct functioning of the appliance
exists, and is correctly proportioned.
- the mechanical strength of the floor is sufficient for the weight of the fireplace equipped with a
firebox.
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1.3 Chimney flue
1.3.1 General points
Chimney flues must comply with the order of 22 October
1969, the order of 23 February 2009, county health
regulations and best practice relating to NF DTU 24.1 of
February 2006.
It must satisfy the conditions required by legislation in
force, in particular: impermeability, corrosion resistance
and thermal insulation.
- The installation can only be connected to a single flue.
The flue must be able to allow soot to be collected and must be able to be
chimney swept.
- The minimum cross-section shall be equivalent to that of the pipe of the
appliance.
The internal cross-section must be of the same diameter and shape over the
entire height of the chimney flue.
The chimney flue must protrude by a few centimetres into the room or area in which the fireplace is located.
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Any chimney flue, cased chimney flue or lined chimney flue must include an information plate in fireresistant materials, put in place by the fitter.
This plate supplies the description of the structure and provides information about the characteristics of the
chimney flue.
Chimney flue seen from below
metallic
terracotta
concrete
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Example of description of components according to standard
EN 1856-1 relating to metal chimney flues.
EN 1856-1 T 450 N1 D Vm-L40045 G(xx)
EN 1856-1: Reference of the standard
T 450: Temperature class
N1: Pressure class
D: Condensate resistance class
Vm-L40045: Corrosion resistance class (durability) and Specification of the material of the inside wall (for
metal flues only)
G(xx): Chimney fire resistance and distance to combustible materials (xx in mm)
1.3.2 Dimensioning of the flue
Dimensioning of the chimney flue must be carried out in compliance with standard EN 13384-1, i.e. by
using:
- CSTB (Scientific and Technical Centre for Building) type graphs
- Poujoulat type calculation software
1.3.3 Layout of the flue
The flue must not include more than two bends, i.e. more than one non vertical section. Generally, the
angle of inclination is limited to 20°. However, if it is a smooth flue less than 5m in height, the angle can be
up to 45°.
If the flue exceeds 5m in length, the TOTEM FIRE SAS company recommends putting in place a draught
regulator. This device allows the draught to be controlled when it is too large. It must be accessible behind
a grille.
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1.3.4 Chimney flue roof outlet
(1)The external orifices of collective, individual or natural draught flues must be located 0.4 metres above
any construction section less than 8 metres in distance.
(2)Within the scope of terrace roofs or slopes less than
15°, the orifices must be located at least 1.20m above the exit point.
(3) If the roof has acroterions higher than 0.2m, the orifices must be at least 1m from the top.
(4) If the acroterions measure less than 0.2m, the orifices must be located 1.20m from the exit point.
N.B.: the chimney flues are not designed to be used as anchor points for elements such as aerials, satellite
dishes or any other element the wind surface area of which would destabilize the flue.
Rain barrier
Leave a passage of air (used air inlet),
protected from the rain (5 cm²) in the
sealing to allow ventilation between the
lining and the chimney brick.
In the lower section, an orifice
measuring a minimum of 20 cm² must
be provided.
1 4 3
Chimney brick
Lining
Sealing (insulant + cement)
Flue used air inlet (cross-section
5 cm²)
With acroterion
exceeding 20cm
Flat terrace or acroterion not
exceeding 20 cm
Terrace roof or
slope < 15 °
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1.3.5 Chimney flue floor duct
In the case of concrete floors, an opening must be provided when concreting for any floor ducts, leaving
around the flue sufficient space for putting in place a fire break plate.
No joint between the flue elements must be located in the thickness of the floor.
Wooden floor or false ceiling, it is advisable to use parts supplied by the flue manufacturer in order to
observe the associated precautions: stability, safety distance, thermal shock and free expansion of the flue.
The fitting of perforated safety distance plates is compulsory (case of a metal flue).
1.3.6 Safety distance of the chimney flue
The safety distances to be observed for the chimney flue are those of CSTB (Scientific and Technical
Centre for Building) graphs and DTU (Building Code) standards.
1.3.7 Covering flues
The temperature of the outside wall of the chimney flue must not exceed 50°C
(living areas) or 80°C (non living areas or inaccessible areas). If this is not the
case, the flue must be covered or concealed in casing or housing.
If the flue is insulated, ensure that you place the aluminium part of the insulant
against the flue. Secure with non-flammable adhesive foil tape.
1 2 3
1 – Flue
2- Wood
3- Safety distance
Covered flue
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1.4 Type of walls around the fireplace
1.4.1 The mounting walls
The mounting wall must not include any combustible material and must be
strong enough to support any anchoring required by the structure.
If the mounting wall contains combustible materials or materials which may
degrade when subject to high temperatures, which cannot be removed, it is
advisable to create a non-combustible inner partition which is resistant to high
temperatures.
Insulation boards must be joined together using non-flammable aluminium foil
tape.
Check the levels and alignment of the mounting walls.
Aluminium adhesive tape
3 cm thick insulant +
aluminium foil
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