UK PLUS

UK Plus is a modular, high quality stainless steel concentric flue system for balanced flue applications.

It is designed to operate with room sealed condensing or non-condensing gas or oil appliances in positive or negative pressure with continuous operating temperature up to 200 °C. without the seal it can be used on gas fires with a temperature rating of up to T600.

UK Plus Concentric Flue System

A multipurpose concentric system in lightweight design.

UK Plus is a modular, high quality stainless steel concentric flue system for balanced flue applications.

It is designed to operate with room sealed condensing or non-condensing gas or oil appliances in positive or negative pressure with continuous operating temperature up to 200 °C. without the seal it can be used on gas fires with a temperature rating of up to T600.

System properties

  • Multi purpose concentric system in lightweight design
  • Suitable for internal and external application
  • Silicone gaskets ensure P1 pressure tightness
  • With viton gaskets suitable also for oil appliances
  • High quality engineered joints secured by locking bands
  • Wide range of installer friendly accessories
  • No thermal bridges

Application area

  • Flue gas extraction and air supply of room-sealed appliances
  • Condensing appliances
  • Residential or commercial use

Technical data

Type Details
Product description UK Plus is a modular, high quality stainless steel concentric flue system for balanced flue applications.
It is designed to operate with room sealed condensing or non-condensing gas or oil appliances in positive or negative pressure with continuous operating temperature up to 200 °C. without the seal it can be used on gas fires with a temperature rating of up to T600.
Installation Outside or inside a building
Fuels Gas and Oil
Operating temperature ≤ 200 °C with seal
< 600 °C without seal
Mode of operation – Negative pressure (N1 ≤ 40 Pa)
– Positive pressure (P1 ≤ 200 Pa)
with silicone lip seal gaskets
– Wet / Dry
Inner pipe material EN 1.4404 (AISI 316L), 0,4 mm thickness
Outer case material EN 1.4301 (AISI 304), 0,4 mm thickness
Outer case finish – BA (bright annealed)
– Painted white
Connection Push fit system, elements secured by locking band
Diameters 80/130, 100/150, 130/200
EN 1856-1 System chimney: 036 – CPR – 91236-057
CE Designation: T200 – P1 – W – V2 – L50040 – O00
T200 – P1 – W – Vm – L50040 – O00.
T600 – N1 – W – V2 – L50040 – O50
T600 – N1 – W – Vm – L50040 – O50
EN 1856-2 Connecting flue
pipe:
0036 – CPR – 91236-058
CE Designation: T200 – P1 – W – V2 – L50040 – O30
T200 – P1 – W – Vm – L50040 – O30

Typical installation

Installation inside the house

UK Plus is mounted directly on top of the appliance and consists only of vertical sections of the flue.

If the length of the flue exceeds the load bearing capacity of the appliance, weight can be distributed by installing a support plate in the ceiling structure.

In national regulations of some EU countries (including UK & ROI) flues penetrating living areas must be installed in enclosures to meet building regulation.

UK Plus Concentric Flue System

Installation on the outside wall

The connecting flue pipe runs at an angle of 3° through the outside wall with transition into the vertical run through an 87° bend.

The vertical section of the flue is supported with a top plate installed immediately above the bend and additionally secured with cantilever brackets.

An offset can be included into vertical run to avoid penetration through the roof.

UK Plus Concentric Flue System

Installation through the outside wall

The connecting flue pipe runs at an angle of 3° through the outside wall and terminates with a horizontal terminal.

The design of the terminal prevents recirculation of flue gases into combustion air.

The national regulations should be checked prior to such installation as some countries limit the max. allowed heat output.

UK Plus Concentric Flue System

Mandatory requirements

The system must be installed according to European Norms, national building regulations and instructions of the manufacturer as indicated in the documentation. Apart from the general instructions there are specific instructions in connection with the type of connected gas appliance. Always refer to installation instructions of the boiler manufacturer for details. Special attention should be drawn to max. permitted pipe length of the flue system (can be found in appliance installation manual). In some cases a special appliance adaptor should be used to connect the appliance with UK Plus flue system.

The connection to the appliance may be carried out only by a competent person. Connection to an appliance that is connected to the fuel supply must be carried out by a Gas Safe (Gas) or OFTEC (Oil) registered installer.

Flue diameter

The chimney size should be as recommended by the appliance manufacturer. The operational requirements of the appliance and the configuration of the flue must satisfy the flue sizing requirements of EN13384-1.

Flue route

The flue should remain as straight as possible through its entire length to assist flow. Bear in mind that each tight bend reduces max. permitted pipe length.

Distance to combustibles

In accordance with building regulations, it is essential that the correct distance to combustible material is maintained. UK Plus is suitable for use with low temperature or condensing gas and oil appliances with flue gas temperatures < 200°C. Where used as a System Chimney at low temperature, the system may be installed with 0mm distance to combustibles.

Where the system is being used in the horizontal at low temperature , <200°C, then a distance to combustibles of 30mm is required.
Where used on a high temperature application where flue gases could be up to 600°C, then a distance to combustibles of 50mm is required. In this application the chimney must be fully ventilated.

Enclosure/Shafts

With the exception of the room containing the appliance, where the chimney passes through any part of the building, where there is a risk of accidental human contact, i.e. a bedroom etc., or where there is a risk of contact with combustible materials, the chimney must be enclosed in an appropriate way to meet Building regulations. The minimum distance to any combustible material, including loft insulation, must be respected.

Inspection

According to national regulation, provisions should be made to enable easy access for inspection and cleaning. Respective national building code and requirements of appropriate standards should be observed. We recommend to consult competent chimney sweeper on the arrangement of the inspection openings.

Provision for condensate disposal (subject to appliance manufacturer recommendations)

Condensing appliances need provision for drainage. Choose appropriate flue drainage components, normally fitted at the base of the stack and close to the appliance outlet. A 3° slope (5 cm/m) from vertical run towards the appliance must be maintained, using the appropriate 87° bend and 87° tee. On longer horizontal runs there might be additional supports required to support the flue in order to maintain the required slope.

Appliance/Chimney Connection

Connection to the appliance should be done by using appropriate appliance connector.

Requirements on location of flue/gas system termination.

Flue termination for gas appliances are subject to EN 15287-1. Annex M gives recommendations for the most common siting situations encountered. Adjacent taller structures and roof windows may require increased height. Please refer also to requirements on air/flue pipe outlet specified in installation instructions of the connected appliance.

Lightning protection

Stainless steel flue gas system can be damaged by a lightning strike. If a building has a lightning conductor circuit make sure that flue gas system is linked to it.

Support Components

The weight of a chimney system requires independent support. Minimal weight should be borne by the appliance. The weight of the chimney can be supported from floor level by using a base support plate, or floor support; from the wall by using wall support top plates together with side plates or cantilever brackets; or from first floor level by using a support plate fixed to the floor/ceiling joists.

Wall brackets are non load bearing and provide lateral support only. Refer to the load bearing tables for full details of maximum loadings.

Free standing height above the roof

Where the flue is freestanding above the roof and its height exceeds 1.5 m above the last support or above the roof, a guy wire bracket must be used and every 1.5 m thereafter in conjunction with guy wires or rigid stays (provided by others). Alternatively a height of up to 3 m can be achieved unsupported using extended locking bands at the joint immediately below the last support and on every joint above it.

CE data plate

After installation a chimney plate must be applied. This is the responsibility of the installer.

Load bearing information

Dimension Area Length
A Max. installation height from base or intermediate support 30 m
B Max. distance between lateral supports 4 m
C Max height above last support 3 m

Installation – which way up?

All flue gas carrying components must be installed with the direction arrow on the product label pointing to termination with the external male spigot of the case uppermost.

Jointing system

All joints in the UK Plus chimney range are made by means of a simple push fit jointing method. This is achieved by the engineered spigot and socket system having a pronounced lead-in-edge to ease assembly. When installing UK Plus
components, Gaskets should be fitted dry and lubricant applied to the external of the male liner spigot. All pipes, tees, wall support top plate and terminals are supplied with a standard locking band.

Thermal expansion
All UK Plus elements are designed to allow for thermal expansion of the liner within each joint, so there is no requirement for any additional expansion joints when using the UK Plus System.

Horizontal installation
When UK Plus is installed in horizontal runs, pipe elements should be supported every 2 m to prevent sag and maintain a 3° slope for condensate disposal.

Slide
Visit the Schiedel SHOP

Visit our Schiedel SHOP for more information on this range. The SHOP includes full product information and dimensions, as well as downloads, images and more.

Downloads

940003881 UK Plus Concentric Flue System

940003881 UK Plus Concentric Flue System

2.78 MB

Contact us

Do you have any questions about our UK PLUS stainless steel chimney system? Contact us.

Personal Data
Contact and inquiry
Browse...

Maximum 10MB

Please note our data protection regulations, which are the basis for any use of data by Schiedel GmbH & Co KG.
Please wait...