This manual is for operatives who are trained in designing and installing domestic heating systems and who wish to learn how to install modern, efficient wood-fired heating systems. The recent increase in demand for sustainable heating systems has now translated into an increase in demand for installers.

This manual is written to assist those who wish to learn more about installing wood fuel systems and to enable this approach to domestic heating to continue to grow.

The publication covers the following subjects: Introduction to Wood Heating Fuel Storage Deliveries and Handling Equipment The Chemistry of Generating Heat from Wood Appliance Types Hydraulic considerations Controls Calculating system sizes Chimneys and flues Planning an installation