FAQ Crematory/Incinerator Installation
1.
Who installs my retort and how long does it take?
Answer: Each system is fully fabricated and tested in our factory before being shipped to you on a flat bed truck. Prior to its arrival, we will have sent to you an installation manual which shows in great detail every step of the installation procedure. We suggest that a copy of this manual be given to your sub-contractors so everyone is aware of what is needed. The average time of installation is one day.
 
2.
 Should we be aware of any special considerations or needs for placing a retort inside a funeral home?
Answer: With every installation of a B&L unit, we provide an installation manual that clearly shows all of the information required to successfully installing our system. We also provide information on the latest types of crematory layouts and can provide you with the names of industry professionals who specialize in building design and construction.
 
3.
 What are requirements for the room that the retort will be placed in? For example: Ventilation, thickness of outside walls, minimum room size in cubic feet and lighting.
Answer: The minimum ventilation requirements are a louvered vent capable of passing 2500 cfm of air is to be place in an outside wall of the crematory room at or below the height or the burners. (Below 6 feet on our systems). The thickness of the outside walls is not important, however, the thickness of the slab is. The minimum thickness is 4” of concrete although 6” is recommended. The room size in cubic feet, once again is not an issue, as long as the minimum clearances are met. A typical room size is 20’ x 30’ x 10’. Lighting is important, but do not install lights directly over the main door of the retort as the heat during loading and clean out may effect them.