Carefully remove all the contents. Check that all the listed parts are present and in good
condition. The pack may contain additional components to that stated above. These can
be discarded following installation.
6. FIREPLACE CHECK
6.1 Fireplace check.
6.1.1
Fireplace size
The fireplace must comply with
the requirements described in
section 4.2. This will probably
entail removing the fireback and
infill material behind the
fireback. The debris catchment
area shown in figure 7 must be
kept clear of obstructions.
6.1.2
Fireplace general
condition
The fireplace floor should be
reasonably flat to ensure that the
hotbox can be installed without it rocking and so that a good seal can be made at the
bottom front of the box. The front face of the fireplace should be reasonably flat over
the area covered by the spacing frame top and side flange seals to ensure good sealing.
These faces should be made good if necessary. If the appliance is to be fitted against a
wall with combustible cladding, the cladding must be removed from the area covered by
the fascia. The cladding must also not touch the fascia (See figure 4). We suggest that
the actual fascia is used as a template to mark the area for combustible cladding
removal and that this area is increased by at least 2mm all round.
6.1.3
Soundness for appliance attachment
A primary method of retaining the appliance is provided. This involves using concealed
tension cables fixed to the rear of the fireplace opening together with secondary fixing
to the fireplace floor. This method is detailed in section 10 of this manual. This method
is particularly useful for instances where drilling holes in the front surface of the
fireplace surround is unacceptable to the customer or otherwise impractical.
N.B. It is
unwise to attempt to drill into marble without the proper tools and equipment
.
Make sure that the areas at the back and towards the centre of the fireplace floor are
sound enough to take the eyebolts and screws. If these areas have deteriorated due to
prolonged use, they should be made sound with a suitable cement.
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Figure 7. Fireplace area
