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SITE REQUIREMENTS - Page 5
Fireplace Opening
The installation requires a fireplace opening as illustrated. At
the height of the flue spigot the opening shall be no less than
100mm (4in) deep, measured from the front face of the
opening to the fireplace back brick. There must be a
minimum of 412mm (16
7
/
32
in) between the base of the
fireplace opening and the bottom of the flue spigot.
NOTE: Where possible the fireplace opening should be
to the minimum dimensions, particularly for wall
mounted installations.
The fireplace must be built from non-combustible materials
and have a flat vertical surface measuring 765mm (30
1
/
8
in)
wide x 765mm (30
1
/
8
in) high around the fireplace opening. If
a fire surround is to be used then its rear section must meet
the same requirements.
Any gaps between the wall and the surround must be
sealed.
HEARTH MOUNTING
If the fire unit is to be hearth mounted then the hearth must
be of a non-combustible material at least 13mm (½in) thick,
measuring at least 340mm (13
3
/
8
in) deep by 830mm (32¾in)
wide. It must be fitted central to the fireplace opening. The
top surface of the hearth should be a minimum of 50mm
(2in) above floor level.
On no account should the fire be fitted directly onto a
combustible floor or carpet.
WALL FIXING
If the fire is to be wall mounted, then the wall must be non-
combustible and the base of the fire must be no less than
75mm (3m) above floor level.
A shelf may be fitted above the fire, provided that it is at
least 100mm (4in) above the fire canopy and not more than
229mm (9in) in depth.