DIAGRAMMATIC REPRESENTATIONS OF OUTDOOR AREAS
The following figures are diagrammatic representations of outdoor areas. Rectangular areas have been used in these
figures – the same principles apply to any other shaped area.
INSTALLATION:
Select a location for the appliance that will provide adequate clearances. See figures below for clearances that
must be maintained to the side walls, floor and horizontal surface surrounding the appliance. These clearances
must be maintained at all times.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM COMBUSTIBLES:
SIDES - 40cm REAR - 40cm ABOVE - 120cm FRONT - 40cm
This appliance shall only be used in an above ground open air situation with natural ventilation, without stagnant
areas, where gas leakage and products of combustion are rapidly dispersed by wind and natural convection.
Any enclosure in which the appliance is used shall comply with one of the following.
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An enclosure with walls on all sides, but with no overhead cover.
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Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and no more than two walls.
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Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and more than two walls, the following shall apply;
1. At least 25% of the total wall area is completely open.
2. 30% or more in total of the remaining wall side, back and front wall areas is open and unrestricted.
3. In the case of balconies 20% or more of the total wall area shall be and remain open and unrestricted.
