Schiedel SWIFT

Modular 3 layer insulated chimney system

Traditionally, chimneys are completely constructed on site with separate components sourced from a number of suppliers and most likely from a variation of manufacturers. By contrast the Schiedel Swift System offers modular, prefabricated units to speed construction and facilitate consistent quality standards.

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1st layer

A high quality flue liner made of fireclay, tested to EN 1457

2nd layer

A flexible insulation board designed to maintain the temperature of the flue gases and allow them to pass freely up the chimney. It also allows the flue liner to expand and contract without damage.

3rd layer

A lightweight chimney block which safely encases the whole system and provided additional insulation.

Features

  • Designed for speed of construction
  • Suitable for Timber Frame, Steel Frame and Masonry construction. Solutions have been specifically designed to meet the requirement of timber framed construction.
  • Modular units for easy assembly on site.
  • Suitable for all fuels – gas, oil, solid fuels and biomass.
  • Schiedel Rapid HT Cement is provided in tubes for ease of application.
  • Superior Insulation – The consistency of the insulation maintains the temperature of the flue gases allowing them to pass freely up the chimney. Back filling of insulation is not required.
  • The use of a chimney tray is always recommended.
  • The high quality fireclay flue liner complies with the European Standard EN1457-1 & 2

Technical Specification

Designation Code: A1 N1 T400 G40
Operation: Negative Pressure
Fuel: Oil, Gas, Solid Fuels, Biomass Fuels
Exhaust Temperature: 400°C
Inner Liner: High Grade Ceramic
Outer Wall: Lightweight Block
Insulation: Mineral wool (90kg/M3)
Test Pressure: 40 Pa (2m3. s-1. m-2 x 10-3)
Thermal Resistance: R65 m2K/W
Liner Cement: Rapid HT Cement
Mortar for Chimney Blocks: Supplied by installer.  Must be minimum compression class M2.5.

Installation Guidelines

Building Regulations

The construction and application of chimneys and flues is covered by Building Regulations in conjunction with the relevant European Standards. Whilst these differ in emphasis, they all mandate the safe application of the chimney no matter where and how used. These Regulations and Standards dictate the minimum criteria which it is necessary to apply if the chimney or flue is to function safely and correctly.

Building control approval is necessary for building new chimneys and in some cases for relining old chimneys particularly if some alteration or change of the heating appliance occurs. The appropriate Regulations and Standards are listed below.

England & Wales:
Building Regulations Approved Document J

Scotland:
Building Regulations Technical Standards

Northern Ireland:
Building Regulations Technical Booklet L

Republic of Ireland:
Building Regulations Technical Guidance Document J

Flue Sizing

It is important to match the internal diameter of the flue with the outlet on the appliance. It should never be less than the outlet diameter of the appliance. The appliance manufacturer’s chimney sizing recommendations should always be followed.

For open fires with a standard fire opening up to 500mm wide by 550mm high the minimum required flue diameter is 200mm round. For larger open fires, such as inglenooks, dog grate installations or special appliances and stoves designed to operate with a fire opening greater than 500mm x 550mm, the flue size should be at least 15% of the free unobstructed area of the fire opening (including sides if open). Many Decorative Fuel Effect gas fires (DFE’s) that imitate a coal or log burning open fire require the same chimney arrangement as for solid fuel open fires and must be installed in accordance with respective local building regulations.

Foundations

Construction begins by providing a suitable foundation and constructional hearth in accordance with Building Regulations and site requirements.

Chimney Construction
  1. The first chimney block is set on a bed of mortar on top of the prefabricated gather or support block, depending on your appliance. Schiedel Rapid HT Cement is applied to the recess into which the liner will locate.

Mortar used in the installation of chimney blocks must have a minimum compression strength of M2.5.

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  1. Bend and place the insulation into the chimney block. Care should be taken to ensure the slots in the mineral wool are compressed inwards. It is important the insulation is fitted as below to ensure consistent insulation around the flue pipe.
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  1. Place the flue liner into the chimney block. with the female rebate facing upwards. Arrows on each flue liner indicate the directional flow of flue gases. Continue to apply high temperature cement to each flue liner, cleaning any access material from the joints.
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  1. The chimney blocks should be tied every metre to a structural wall with the supplied masonry/steel frame ties. Standard timber frame ties (not included) should be used in timber frame construction.
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  1. Where the chimney passes through floor or ceiling joists, these need to be trimmed out leaving a gap of 40mm for timber and 30mm for concrete. This gap is then filled with
    non-combustible material.
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Bend Kit
  1. Build the chimney to the point where the bend is required. The steel locking band should be placed around the liner in the chimney block before the bend.
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  1. Place the first chimney bend block on top of the standard chimney block. Insert the first insulated flue bend.
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  1. Add the second chimney bend block with the angled edge face down. Make sure the block is properly supported.
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  1. Place the straight edge of the third chimney bend block on top. Insert the insulated ceramic return bend into the bend block
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  1. Position the final bend block angle edge down to return the kit to the horizontal. The steel locking band should be placed around the liner in the chimney block before continuing to add more blocks.
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Rendered Stack
  1. Continue to build the chimney as a single block to the stack. Special plastic connectors are inserted in all 4 corners of the chimney block to provide stability against wind loading. These should be used from a point 1 metre below the last point of lateral support. Reinforcement bars should be used instead of the plastic connectors for chimney stacks over 1.2m high.
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  1. Place the coping on a bed of mortar on top of the DPC coping tray.
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  1. Place the chimney pot on the coping ensuring the space between the pot and coping is sealed with mortar or other non-porous material
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  1. Finally apply an exterior waterproof render.
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Brick Stack
  1. A corbel is required for brick or block cladding. This give a stack of 675mm x 675mm or 3 bricks by 3 bricks.
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  1. Continue to build the chimney block on the corbel. Keep the cavity between the block and outer skin clear of mortar. A chimney tray is recommended for brick clad stacks. Fit the chimney tray over the chimney block and let it rest on the bricks as shown with the apron on the slope side. Wall weeps should be put into the brick joints to ventilate and remove any trapped moisture. Chimney Trays are an additional option and can be produced to specific requirements.
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  1. Before placing the coping tray into position, ensure the chimney block and the outer skin are at the same level at the top of the stack. Place the coping tray into position on a bed of mortar and ensure the gap between chimney block and outer skin is sealed properly.
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  1. Place the coping on a bed of mortar on top of the DPC coping tray.
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  1. Place the chimney pot on the coping ensuring the space between the pot and coping is sealed with mortar or other non-porous material. Also inside the chimney pot seal the space between the pot and expansion plate with mortar or other non-porous material.
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Reinforcing Bars

Reinforcement bars should be used instead of the plastic connectors for chimney stacks over 1.2m high. The bars must start 1m below the last point of lateral support.

  1. Start by inserting the plastic stoppers into the holes on the block before the first one with bars.
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  1. Screw the bars together and inset equal lengths into the 4 holes. The liquid grouting mortar should be poured into the reinforcing channels. Keep the reinforcing bars centred.
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After Completion

After installation is complete tests and checks should be carried out in accordance with document J of the Building Regulations. A chimney notice plate must be completed and permanently fixed in the dwelling, ideally near the electrical consumer unit. The checklist and notice plate are available from Schiedel.

Use and maintenance

The chimney should be left for at least 72 hours before use, then start only with small fires for the first week and gently increase thereafter.

The chimney should be swept at least twice a year, once before the heating season and once after the heating season. You may need to sweep during the heating season depending upon use. The brush should be a medium density polypropylene bristle type and should be the same diameter as the flue. Steel brushes must not be used to sweep the flues.

Always follow the appliance manufacturer’s operating instructions. Always burn approved fuels or dry seasoned wood. Avoid burning unseasoned wood and slow burning of solid fuels as this can produce excessive soot and condensation which in turn cause soot fires and damage. If correctly installed, operated and maintained these systems should last the life of the dwelling.

Applications

Open Fires

Internal Open Fire
(Timber frame, steel frame and masonry construction)
Single chimney for timber frame, steel frame or masonry constructions. Available with a corbel for 3 brick wide (675mm) brick or rendered stack, or as a Plain Swift without the corbel stack (360mm square). Strengthening bars only required if chimney is taller than 1.2m.

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Bend & Offsets

It is recommended that a chimney be constructed as a straight chimney. Were a bend is required, for example to move the chimney into a corner in the first floor, a Schiedel Swift bend kit can be used.

The Breast Bend The breast bend kit will allow the flue to be offset to variable lengths, subject to the diameter being used.

The Roof Space Offset Kit A combination of both Schiedel Swift and Schiedel Twin wall stainless steel flue allows an offset in the roof space without the need for constructional support.

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External Open Fire / Free Standing Stove

Suitable for a single chimney where the chimney is on the outside of the building. A bend kit can be used to offset the chimney to one side.

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Stoves & Boilers

The Schiedel Swift is also an ideal solution for stoves, cookers and central heating boilers. Neat and simple solutions suit a variety of installations.

These options offer all the benefits of the Open Fire solutions with tailor made components to simplify construction. The accessories on the stoves, cookers and boiler systems include preformed junction pipes and inspection doors for ease of maintenance. For stoves, cookers and boilers the system is available in 160mm, 180mm and 200mm internal flue diameters.

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INTERNAL RECESSED STOVE
Chimney system to suit oil burning and solid fuel stoves

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FREE STANDING STOVE

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BOILERS
Chimney system for gas, oil and biomass boilers.

Components & Systems

Chimney Block (incl Liner & Insulation)
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
COA 360 x 360 x 325mm high 160mm Ø 29
COA 360 x 360 x 325mm high 180mm Ø 30
COA 360 x 360 x 325mm high 200mm Ø 31
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

Chimney Block
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
A101003636 100353 360 x 360 x 325mm high 160mm Ø 23
A101003636 100353 360 x 360 x 325mm high 180mm Ø 23
A101003636 100353 360 x 360 x 325mm high 200mm Ø 23
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

Rebated Liner
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
A03 100374 333mm high 160mm Ø 6
A04 100375 333mm high 180mm Ø 6
A05 100376 333mm high 200mm Ø 7
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

Insulation
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
A160100015 133296 1 Per Chimney Block 160mm Ø 0.5
A160100018 100379 2 Per Chimney Block 180mm Ø 0.3
A000505008 100380 2 Per Chimney Block 200mm Ø 0.3
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

Bend Kit
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
COA 160mm Ø 58
COA 180mm Ø 60
COA 200mm Ø 62
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

90˚ Tee
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
100420 660mm high 160mm Ø 13.3
100421 660mm high 180mm Ø 14.5
100422 660mm high 200mm Ø 15.4
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

45˚ Tee
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
100424 660mm high 160mm Ø 15.9
100425 660mm high 180mm Ø 18.1
100426 660mm high 200mm Ø 19.1
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

Inspection Pipe/Inner Soot Door
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
100428 660mm high 160mm Ø 13.6
100429 660mm high 180mm Ø 14.9
100430 660mm high 200mm Ø 16.7
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

Outer Soot Door
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
100475 160mm Ø 10
100475 180mm Ø 10
100475 200mm Ø 10
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

Base Stone with Drain
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
102684 170mm high 160mm Ø 12
102685 170mm high 180mm Ø 14
102686 170mm high 200mm Ø 16
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

Fireback
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
FDFB16 130748 Concrete 400mm 15
FDFB18 130749 Concrete 450mm 15
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

Fire Gather
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
C15 130698 200mm Ø 110
C16 130699 225mm Ø 110
C17 131200 250mm Ø 130
C18 131201 300mm Ø 130
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

Stove Starter Block
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
A1800038 131183 360 x 360 x 100mm high 160mm Ø 18
A1800039 131184 360 x 360 x 100mm high 180mm Ø 18
A1800040 131185 360 x 360 x 100mm high 200mm Ø 18
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

Lintel Stove Head
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
A1700003 130770 1500 x 150 x 75mm high 36
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

Coping
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
A26000202 130703 760 x 760 x 70mm high Large 96
A26000142 131196 550 x 550 x 70mm high Small 28
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

PF Coping
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
A26000203 131197 800 x 790 x 70mm high Large 101
A26000204 130700 630 x 530 x 70mm high Small 34
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

Coping Tray
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
A00063 130706 700 x 700mm Large 18
A00062 130705 365 x 365mm Small 15
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

Corbel
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
A25000201 131194 675 x 675 x 100mm high 88
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

Roll Top Pots
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
1 129041 300mm high Buff 10
1 129042 300mm high Terracotta 10
1 129040 300mm high Black 10
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

Wall Ties
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
A1069001 130775 2 Per Metre
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

Plastic Connectors
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
A1069000 130800 4 Per Block
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

Schiedel Rapid
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
A17500100 100020 Rapid HT Cement (310ml)
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

Notice Plate
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Old Code SAP Code Description Weight (kg)
130696 Chimney Notice Plate
All dimensions are external apart from the liner diameters, which are internal.

Downloads

940002991 Ceramic Brochure

940002991 Ceramic Brochure

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BBA Approval

BBA Approval

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Lantac Approval (Central Heating)

Lantac Approval (Central Heating)

1.50 MB

Lantac Approval (Open Fire)

Lantac Approval (Open Fire)

1.51 MB

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