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10.
Reinstall the frame, the side covers and the door.
1.9.
Cladding.
The cladding is the structure used to support and cover the stove. Its design and its
construction must comply with best practice.
Combustible materials shall not be used in the immediate vicinity of the stove, hot air
outlets and chimney flue. It must be noted that, when opening the door, hot embers can be
thrown out.
The safety distance to be provided for the stove cladding depends on the combustibility
level of the material used (see standard NF DTU 24.1 and 24.2). If it is below the minimum
safety distances, it shall be protected with insulating materials.
Use non-combustible materials and high-temperature insulation, such as certain types of
rock wool. In any case, these materials must not come into contact with the convection air.
Do not use glass wool.
Cladding without decompression air
If the unit is installed in a non-ventilated enclosure, make sure that all materials in the
vicinity of the unit are non-combustible and fire-resistant.
Should this not be the case, the appliance shall be completely insulated (on all 5 sides) with
50mm of fire resistant insulation.
Note that in case of a non-ventilated cladding, the technical elements of the stove
(electronics, motors ...) will be subjected to higher temperatures.
Ventilated cladding (with decompression air)
This type of cladding is preferable since it allows limiting the temperature of the technical
elements, and thus increasing their lifespan.
To ensure a proper circulation of decompression air, it is advisable to leave a free space of
minimum 5 cm around the stove (2 sides and bottom), and 15cm above the stove.
The bottom of the stove can either be placed on a 5cm thick fire-resistant insulating
material, or on a partially ventilated, fire resistant structure. The structure supporting the
stove must be flat, levelled, and upright with the sides of the heating element.
1. Cladding
2. Insulating material
3. Air gap
4. Stove
The free space above the stove must allow decompression air from the back and sides to flow
freely to the decompression air outlets.
