Isokern Chimney Systems Product Brochure

FirechestsThe ideal solution for creating open fires. The finished appearance is down to individualtaste using one of the many fireplace surrounds on the market.The Schiedel Isokern firechest complements the Isokern chimney systems which are designedto create a complete system, avoiding many of the variable factors that lead to draught problemsand smoky fireplaces.The Isokern firechest range is cast using lightweight, highly insulating pumice. The componentsinterlock like pieces of a three dimensional jigsaw to form a sturdy, robust fireplace recess andgather. The joints are sealed using lip glue jointing compound. Starting from a suitable foundationand constructional hearth, assembly of the complete firechest and gather could take less thanone hour.The Firechest RangeThe range includes firechests with fire openings from 500to 1250mm. We now also have a special manor recessdesigned for stoves. Each firechest is packed on a pallet withdetailed assembly instructions. The firechest is load bearingand will carry up to 2600kg of chimney above, although youmay exceed this weight with the use of additional lintels.DamperA flue damper is available in the Manor range of firechests.In multi-fuel and wood burning installations the flue dampercan be used to control the draft in the flue and avoid excessiveheat loss when the fireplace is not being used. This is reflectedin the SAP calculation for Document L. The inclusion of thedamper will halve the chimney ventilation rate in the SAPcalculation. It must not be installed with gas fires.Support block& adaptor forconnection tostove pipeManor stoverecessFirebrick liningor render finishStove recessStaggered jointsbetween casings& flue blockManor firechestcomplete withdamperFirebrick lininginside firechestManor firechest14