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IntroductionThis brochure describes Centrotherms plastic and
metal flue system solutions for condensing gas
and oil boilers and describes the principles,
design considerations and installation methods
for the systems.
Centrotherms range includes rigid and flexible
pipes in polypropylene and metal for constructing
flue systems for commercial or residential
applications. The wide range of components
enables extended flue runs to be constructed,
giving the designer greater flexibility for
positioning the boilers, whilst push-fit joints on
pipes and accessories ensure installation is rapid
and cost-effective.
About CentrothermCentrotherm is a division of Ubbink (UK) Ltd. and
part of Centrotec Sustainable AG.
As well as gas flue systems, Centrotec
manufactures and supplies ventilation systems to
promote a healthy internal climate, solar
technology to maximse energy gain from the sun,
and medical technology. Sustainability is at the
the heart of Centrotecs business, with the
development of solutions to protect the earths
resources and limit environmental pollution.
Centrotec has been involved in flue systems since
1982, and through a continuing program of
investment in research and development, is now
a European leader in pioneering plastic gas flue
systems for condensing gas and oil boilers.
Centrotherm draws on this research and practical
experience, and offers proven plastic technology
for commercial flue systems as well as flue
solutions in stainless steel and aluminium.
Advanced flue system solutions
Contents PageIntroduction 02
About Centrotherm 02
The system 03
Requirements 04
Declaration of conformity for plastic systems 05for stainless steel systems 06for aluminium systems 07
Technical description and performance 08
Design 09
Flue system overview 10
Flue system 1 11
Flue system 2 12
Flue system 3 13
Flue system 4 14
Flue system 5 15
Flue system 6 16
Flue system 7 17
Sitework 18
Supply, technical supportand references 19
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The system
The challenge of Part LThe changes to Part L of the Building Regulations
introduced in April 2006 (and comparable
changes made in Scotland in 2007) have had a
significant impact on heating strategies for
dwellings which, prior to 2006, would have been
heated by electric systems.
With the primary test for Part L being the
comparison of the dwellings carbon dioxide
emissions (the DER) with that of a notional
dwelling (the TER), the carbon dioxide emission
rate of the fuel used to provide space and water
heating has become a key factor in achieving
compliance.
Under the Building Regulations mains electricity
has the highest carbon dioxide emission rate of
any of the major fuel types; a dwelling heated
primarily by electricity therefore requires
substantial improvements to its fabric in order to
compensate for the heating CO2 emissions and
so meet the TER. Apartments offer little scope for
compensating measures, making it extremely
difficult for those with electric heating to comply
with Part L.
The use of condensing boilers fired by gas or oil
can result in substantially lower emission rates
than those possible with electric heating, making
it easier for dwellings to comply with the
emission targets of Part L and the Code for
Sustainable Homes. However, the provision of
boilers to individual apartments is expensive,
whilst arranging for the supply of gas or oil to
each apartment presents significant problems of
compartmentation and fire safety.
Centralised boiler flue systemsA safe, cost-effective and energy-efficient
solution for heating apartments is the use of a
centralised boiler system to provide heat for a
number of apartments.
With a communal heating system there is no
need to provide individual boilers, nor to supply
fuel to each apartment. Instead, a number of
boilers are installed in a purpose-built
boiler-house and the hot water circulated
throughout the block. Modern metering systems
enable occupiers to be charged accurately for the
amount of heat used.
The increasing use of condensing boilers - driven
by their improved efficiency compared to
conventional types - also has implications for the
flue system. Because heat is recovered from flue
gases, they leave the boiler at a lower
temperature than those from a conventional
boiler, which means the flue can be made of
plastic, rather than metal.
Centrotherms push-fit polypropylene gas flue
systems are a cost-effective means of providing
flues for centralised boiler systems for virtually
any configuration of boilers and terminals.
Centrotherm can also supply metal flue systems
where required.
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European legislationFlue systems must comply with the Construction
Products Directive with regard to testing and
classification, and must only be used within their
tested range. The classification system for flues is
set out in the box below.
Building regulationsCombustion appliances are covered by Part J of
the Building Regulations (in Scotland, section 3 of
the Technical Standards). Part J2 requires
appliances to be connected to suitable flues
which discharge to outside air. Factory made
components must be independently certified to
the standard required for the type of appliance
specified.
Pipework to condensing appliances must be
impervious to condensate.
Where multiple appliances are flued together the
system must follow the guidance of
BS 5440-1:2000 for gas appliances or
BS 5410-1:1997 for oil appliances.
Flues should be designed to give least resistance
to the passage of gases, by minimising bends
and the length of horizontal runs.
Flues must also be appropriately shielded from
combustible building materials.
Installation of gas appliances must be carried out
by persons qualified under the Gas Safety
(Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
Requirements
Flues are classified according to EN 1443:2003: Chimneys. General requirements. The classification systemaddresses the main performance characteristics of chimneys and flues and assigns performance classesagainst them.
The Temperature class (nom. working temp): T080 to T600.
Pressure tightness class: N1, N2, P1, P2, H1, H2, (where N is negative pressure, P is positive pressure and H is high positive pressure and a lower numberindicates greater gas tightness).
Resistance to condensate: W - wet - D - dry.
Corrosion resistance: 1, 2 or 3 (with 3 being most resistant)
Sootfire resistance classes: G - flue with soot fire resistance, 0 - without soot fire resistance.
Distance to combustible materials (mm): This appears directly after the sootfire resistance.
Manufacturers may also declare:
Thermal resistance (in units of m2K/W x 100): R.
Installation:
I May be used inside buildings or enclosures
E May be used inside and outside buildings or enclosures.
Fire resistance class to EN 13501: e.g. D
Type of chimney:
L System chimney without enclosure (or external pipe)
L1 System chimney with flammable cladding (e.g. plastic external pipe)
L0 System chimney with non-flammable cladding (e.g. metallic external pipe)
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Declarat ion of conformity for plast ic systems
EN 14471 Chimneys - System chimneys with plastic flue liners requirements and test methods
Centrotec Sustainable AG Am Patbergschen Dorn 9 59929 Brilon [email protected] www.centrotec.de
System - Chimney PP models: single walled
concentric
Pieter van der Poel director Centrotherm and Ubbink
TV Industrie Service GmbH Munich
0036 CPD 9169 003
0.1 PP
system chimney single walled
EN 14471 T120 H1 O W 2 O20 I D L single walled system chimney flue material: PP
0.2 PP
system chimney concentric
EN 14471 T120 H1 O W 2 O00 I D L1 concentric system chimney flue material: PP enclosure: plastic
0.3 PP
system chimney concentric
EN 14471 T120 H1 O W 2 O00 E D L0 concentric system chimney flue material: PP enclosure: steel, aluminium
0.4 PP
system chimney concentric
EN 14471 T120 H1 O W 2 O00 E D L0 concentric system chimney flue material: PP enclosure: stainless steel
product description
number of standard
temperature class
pressure class
soot fire resistance
condensate resistance
corrosion resistance
distance to combustible
location
reaction to fire
section / fittingof
PP system chimney
compressive strength max. height (rigid): 50m
max. height (flexible): 30m
wind load max. height above last
support [1.5m]
thermal resistance 0.00 mK/W
reaction to fire D
flexural tensile strength length of excursion
[1.5m] max. angle:
87flow resistance
medium roughness 0.5mm
Certificate Number
enclosure class
Conformity Declaration and Product Information
Producer Identification
Product Description
Name, Function of the Responsible Employee
Notified Body
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Declarat ion of conformity for stainless steel systems
Conformity Declaration and Product Information
EN 1856-1 Requirements for Metal Systems Part 1 Components for Prefabricated Chimney systems
Producer Identification Centrotec Sustainable AG Am Patbergschen Dorn 9 59929 Brilon [email protected] www.centrotec.de
Production Location Verhuellweg 9 6984AA Doesburg The Netherlands
Product Description Prefabricated Chimney System - Stainless Steel Versions: Single walled Double walled
Name, Function of the Responsible Employee Pieter van der Poel
Managing director Ubbink-Centrotherm Notified Body Kiwa Gastec Certification
Wilmersdorf 50 7327 AC Apeldoorn The Netherlands
Description of Documents in conformity with EN 1856
0.1 Stainless Steel
Chimney system Single walled
EN1856-1 T200 P1 W Vm-L50040 O(20) Chimney system single walled Flue gas components: Stainless Steel
0.2 Stainless Steel
Chimney system Double walled
EN1856-1 T200 P1 W Vm-L50040 O(00) Chimney system double walled Flue gas components: Stainless Steel Air inlet components: Metal
0.3 Stainless Steel
Chimney system Double walled
EN1856-1 T200 P1 W Vm-L50040 O(00) Chimney system double walled Flue gas components: Stainless Steel Air inlet components: Plastics
Producdescription
Norm-Nr.
Temperature class
Pressure class
Condensate resistance
Corrosion resistance
Soot fire resistance
Extension/Moulded component of a
Metal - Chimney system
System vertical load 27m
Gas flue flow resistance Average wall roughness: 1.0mm
-Values moulded components in conformity with EN13384-1
Thermal transmittance 0.0W/mK
Flexural Rigidity Tensile Strength: n.p.d.
Slanted Installation: n.p.d. Windload: n.p.d.
Freeze-Thaw resistance Yes
Certificate Number 0036 CPD 6874
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Declarat ion of conformity for a luminium systems
Conformity Declaration and Product Information
EN 1856-1 Requirements for Metal Systems Part 1 Components for Prefabricated Chimney systems
Producer Identification Centrotec Sustainable AG Am Patbergschen Dorn 9 59929 Brilon [email protected] www.centrotec.de
Production Location Verhuellweg 9 6984AA Doesburg The Netherlands
Product Description Prefabricated Chimney System - Aluminium Versions: Single walled Double walled
Name, Function of the Responsible Employee
Pieter van der Poel Managing director Ubbink-Centrotherm
Notified Body Kiwa Gastec CertificationWilmersdorf 50 7327 AC Apeldoorn The Netherlands
Certificate Number
Description of Documents in conformity with EN 1856-1 Anex ZA
0.1 Aluminium
Chimney system Single walled
EN1856-1 T200 P1 W Vm-L13150 Vm-L10150 O(20) Chimney system single walled Fluegas components: Aluminium
0.2 Aluminium
Chimney system Double walled
EN1856-1 T200 P1 W Vm-L13150 Vm-L10150 O(00) Chimney system double walled Fluegas components: Aluminium Air inlet components: Metal
0.3 Aluminium
Chimney system Double walled
EN1856-1 T200 P1 W Vm-L13150 Vm-L10150 O(00) Chimney system double walled Fluegas components: Aluminium Air inlet components: Plastics
Product description
Norm-Nr.
Temperature class
Pressure class
Condensate resistance
Corrosion resistance
Soot fire resistance
Extension/Moulded component of a
Metal - Chimney system
System vertical load 50m
Gas flue flow resistance Average wall roughness: 1.0mm
-Values moulded components in conformity with EN13384-1
Thermal transmittance 0.0W/mK
Flexural Rigidity Tensile Strength: n.p.d.
Slanted Installation: n.p.d. Windload: n.p.d.
Freeze-Thaw resistance Yes
0036 CPD 6874
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System configurationsSingle wall systems: exhaust gas flues available in
rigid or flexible polypropylene, aluminium or
stainless steel, and in a range of diameters from
60 - 315mm, with 400mm and 630mm diameter
sections available from 2009. Sections are
supplied in 250, 500, 1000 and 2000mm
lengths, with a range of bends and connectors.
Flexible polypropylene pipes are available in 12.5
and 25m rolls.
Flue sections are joined using high performance
H1 seals which are suitable for service pressures
up to 5000Pa and are resistant to corrosive
condensate. Once installation lubricants have
dried the seals provide firm junctions between
sections.
Concentric flue systems combining exhaustgas flue (inner) and air intake pipe (outer)
Available in combinations of: polypropylene inner with plastic, aluminium or
stainless steel outer
aluminium inner with polypropylene,aluminium or stainless steel outer
stainless steel inner and outer.
Diameters (inner/outer) range from 60/100mm to
250/300mm. Some concentric flue systems are
suitable for external use.
Centrotherm systems can be used to convert
chimneys to balanced flues which incorporate an
air intake, enabling straightforward replacement
of an existing boiler by a fanned flue condensing
boiler in the same location.
AccessoriesA comprehensive range of terminals and intakes
for roofs & walls, as well as support brackets,
condensate traps and connectors.
Application guideThe flue pipe material must be matched to the
boiler type and the proposed fuel (see below).
Pipe materialsPolypropylene 2mm thick rigid or flexible pipes
60 - 315mm diameter (single wall)
Peroxide seals (H1 5000Pa)
Translucent finish up to 250mm, but withsome diameters also available in black or grey
Translucent finish not UV-stabilised so must notbe exposed to sunlight for prolonged periods.Black and grey are UV-stabilised.
Aluminium 1.5 - 1.7mm thick (exhaust flue) or 0.8mm
thick (air intake)
80 - 130mm diameter (single wall).
Silicon seals (P1 200Pa)
Natural finish, but with some diameters alsoavailable in white (RAL 9016)
May be left exposed to atmosphere.
Stainless steel 0.4mm thick
80 - 200mm diameter (single wall)
Silicon seals (P1 200Pa)
Natural finish
May be left exposed to atmosphere.
Technical descr ipt ion and performance
Flue material Boiler type
Polypropylene
Aluminium
Stainless steel
Condensing gas
Condensing oil
Non-condensing gas
Non-condensing oil
Solid fuel
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Design
OverviewCentralised boiler systems are common in
commercial buildings, offering high levels of
efficiency and control. They also offer significant
benefits in residential projects where compliance
with Part L and Code for Sustainable Homes
cannot be achieved by means of electric heating
systems.
Whilst individual boilers may offer a theoretical
solution for appartments there are substantial
problems in supplying fuel for each occupancy
and arranging for discharge of exhaust gases,
both of which have substantial implications for
compliance with Part B of Building Regulations.
A centralised boiler house containing multiple gas
or oil boilers offers a means of complying with
the carbon emission requirements of Part L,
which is practical and cost-effective, and
minimises compliance issues.
Boiler locationCentrotherm flue systems offer designers
considerable flexibility in the location of the
boiler: they may be located within the main
building with an internal flue, or in a self-
contained annex with the flue running up the
exterior of the building.
Flue designThe flue must be rated for use with the specified
boiler type: use the CE declarations on pages
05 - 07 in conjunction with the guidance notes
on page 04 to determine the performance
requirement of the flue.
The flue must be sized for the specified boiler(s).
The optimum diameter depends on the layout,
boiler capacity, fuel and exhaust rate.
Centrotherm offers a flue sizing service and can
advise on optimum design of the flue for the
system configuration. The illustrations on pages
11 - 17 show flue configurations suitable for a
number of boiler and flue combinations.
In order to minimise resistance to the passage of
exhaust gases, flues should be designed to run
vertically, with the minimum number of bends.
The use of flexible polypropylene pipes enables
small variations in direction to be accommodated
without the need for rigid bends.
Positive pressure cascade systems which link
multiple boilers should be fitted with non-return
valves, to prevent exhaust gases from one boiler
affecting the operation of the others. The use of
non-return valves enables narrower flues to be
specified: the boilers must have been tested for
positive pressure applications. Alternatively,
positive/negative systems allow boilers to be used
without non-return values: this will allow a slight
reduction in flue diameter. Consult Centrotherm
for further guidance.
FireFlues carrying exhaust gases must be isolated
from combustible materials. Where flues
penetrate fire compartment floors or walls they
must not compromise the compartmentation.
The opening for the flue must be appropriately
fire stopped. (See Approved Document B
section 7 and the ASFP publication Fire stopping
and penetration seals for the construction
industry). Rigid and flexible polypropylene flues
can be fire stopped using intumescent collars
designed to collapse the pipe in the event of a
fire.
TerminationThe wide range of Centrotherm terminals enables
flues to be terminated through pitched roofs, flat
roofs and walls. In order to ensure the well-being
of building occupants, flue terminals should not
be sited in close proximity to openings.
For limitations on siting of flue outlets of gas
appliances consult Approved Document J
diagrams 3.4 and 3.5 and the associated tables;
for oil appliances consult diagram 4.2; for solid
fuel appliances consult diagram 2.1.
Ubiflex flashings should be used to provide
weather protection at terminal penetrations.
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Typical flue systemsThe diagram above and the visuals shown on
pages 11 - 17 show some typical Centrotherm
flue systems for single and multiple condensing
boilers. The systems accommodate applications
where the flue pipes are required to run up the
internal wall, external wall, within straight
enclosures, angled enclosures and where air is
drawn into the boiler from internal rooms or the
outside air.
Other flue configurations including horizontal
terminations are available.
Flue configurations and sizing can be carried out
by our team using the KESA Aladin Design
Programme.
Air supply
Exhaust gas
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Flue system 1Single wall flue (air supply from boiler room)
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Boiler
Connector
Air supply
Pipe at 3 to horizontal
Vertical pipe supported at 2m intervals
Roof terminal
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Flue system 2Single wall flue - flexible pipe in enclosure (air supply from boiler room)
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Connector
Air supply
Pipe at 3 to horizontal
Flexible pipe
Roof terminal
Installation constraints for flexible pipes
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Flue system 3Concentric flue (air supply via flue enclosure)
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Boiler
Connector
Pipe at 3 to horizontal
Concentric - single wall adaptor
Vertical pipe supported at 2m intervals
Air supply
Roof terminal
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Flue system 4Single wall flue (air supply by dedicated pipework from outside boiler room)
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Boiler
Connector
Air supply
Pipe at 3 to horizontal
Vertical pipe supported at 2m intervals
Roof terminal
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Flue system 5Concentric flue -external application (room-sealed appliance)
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Connector
Pipe at 3 to horizontal
Air supply
Vertical pipe supported at 2m intervals
Roof terminal
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Flue system 6Cascade system for multiple boilers (air supply from boiler room)
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Boiler
Condensate drain
Connector with non-return valve
Air supply
Pipe at 3 to horizontal
Vertical pipe supported at 2m intervals
Roof terminal
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Boiler
Condensate drain
Pipe at 3 to horizontal
Air supply
Vertical pipe supported at 2m intervals
Roof terminal
Flue system 7Cascade system for multiple boilers (air supply by dedicated pipework from outsideboiler room)
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StorageComponents should be stored in a clean, dry
environment and in their original packaging.
Non-UV stabilised plastic components must be
protected from prolonged exposure to UV light.
Health and safetyWhere installation of a flue involves working at a
height a full risk assessment must be conducted
and appropriate safety measures put into place.
WorkmanshipInstallation of Centrotherm flues does not require
any special tools.
Do not work with components which are at a
temperature of less than 0C.
InstallationPipes are joined by push-fit connections, with
peroxide or silicon sealing rings located in the
sockets. Pipes and components must be installed
with their socket ends to the outlet and male
ends to the appliance.
Joining1 Lubricate seals and male parts of pipes with
CENTROCERIN lubricant (note: other lubricantsmay have an adverse effect on the seal).
2 Push male end of pipe into opening with lighttwisting movement.
The use of translucent pipes enables installers to
check that seals have been fitted correctly.
CuttingComponents should be selected to minimise
cutting. Where cutting is unavoidable, pipe
sections can be cut to length, but only at the
non-seal end. Any cuts must be made at right
angles to the pipe and the cut end bevelled for
insertion into the adjoining socket.
Bends and other pre-formed components must
not be cut.
ConfigurationFlues should be
supported at a
maximum of 2m
intervals vertically and
1m horizontally.
Additional supports
may be required at
bends on flexible pipes.
Inspection openings
should be located on
the upper side of
horizontal pipes, but
condensate drains should
be located on the underside.
Connectors from appliance and subsequent pipes
must be installed at 3 to horizontal (56mm fall
per linear metre), to enable condensate to drain.
At any lower angle there is a risk of water being
drawn into the seal chamber by capillary action,
resulting in rapid deterioration of the seal.
CommissioningOnce installation is complete the boiler system
and flue should be commissioned following the
boiler manufacturers instructions.
Sitework
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SupplyCentrotherm flue systems are distributed in the
UK by approved suppliers.
Technical supportCentrothem offers comprehensive technical
support to designers and contractors working
with Centrotherm flue systems, including:
Copies of test certificates;
On-site visits by technical representatives;
Flue design and specification service
No matter what the size and location of the
project, Centrotherm can supply flue and
chimney systems, to meet the most exacting
requirements.
References Approved Documents to Building Regulations
B - Volume 1 Dwellinghouses: 2006
B - Volume 2 Buildings other than
dwellinghouses: 2006
J - Combustion appliances and fuel storage
systems: 2002
J - 2002 Edition: Guidance and supplementary
information on the UK implementation of
European standards for chimneys and flues.
Building Standards Scotland:2007 TechnicalHandbook - Domestic
Building Standards Scotland:2007 TechnicalHandbook - Non-domestic
BS EN 1443:2003 Chimneys. General requirements.
EN 13384 Chimneys - Thermal and fluiddynamic calculation methods
- Part 1 Chimneys serving one appliance
- Part 2 Chimneys serving more than one heating appliance
- Part 3 Methods for the development of diagrams and tables for chimneys servingone heating appliance
BS 5410 Code of practice for oil firing.
- Part 1:1997 Installations up to 45kW outputcapacity for space heating and hot watersupply purposes
BS 5440-1:2008 Flueing and ventilation for gasappliances of rated input not exceeding 70kWnet (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases).Specification for installation of gas appliancesto chimneys and for maintenance of chimneys
Fire stopping and penetration seals for theconstruction industry. Association of SpecialistFire Protection. 2008. (available fromwww.asfp.org.uk)
Supply, technical support & references
Every effort has been taken in the preparation of this brochure to ensure the accuracy of representations contained herein.
Recommendations as to the use of materials, construction details and methods of installation are given in good faith and relate to
typical situations. However, every site has different characteristics and reliance should not be placed on the foregoing
recommendations. Advice can be given as to specific applications of the products, upon request to Centrotherm.
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EUROPES LEADING BOILER FLUE SYSTEMS
Centrotherm are a European leader in flue systems offering
advanced solutions for commercial and residential applications,
in both plastic and metal, for gas and oil boilers.
Ubbink (UK) Ltd., Borough Road, Brackley, Northants NN13 7TB
Tel: 0845 456 3499 Fax: 01280 705 332 Email: [email protected]
www.centrothermflues.co.uk