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LT5049 (ISS 2)
SECTION EIGHT Fireplace Requirements (installation instructions)
A flat face of 605 mm high x 500 mm wide must be provided around the fireplace opening for the fixing of the
appliance to ensure that a good seal is formed. The base of the fire opening must be flat to ensure sound fixing of
the appliance.
A non-combustible hearth must be provided beneath the appliance within the fireplace opening, a fire-resisting
hearth must also be provided symmetrically disposed about the fireplace opening a minimum thickness of 12 mm
with the perimeter 50mm above floor level. The width must extend a minimum of 150 mm either side of the
fireplace opening and a depth of 300 mm (+ thickness of spacer if a spacer is used).
Purpose-built superimposed fire-resistant hearths and back panels, specified as suitable by the manufacturers, may
be used, or a suitable proprietary fire surround with a 100
o
C rating.
Hole in the Wall Installation
Please read these instructions carefully if you intend an Installation without a hearth.
This appliance must be installed in accordance with all relevant sections of approved document “J” of the building
regulations
It is recommended that a non combustible hearth extends a minimum of 300mm forward of the fire opening and a
minimum of 150mm either side, and that a rise exist at the front edge and sides of the hearth of a minimum of 50mm.
The fire may be installed so that its base sits on a surface of a fire opening at least 105 mm up from the floor (this is to
ensure that no flame or incandescent material is less than 225mm above the floor, a requirement of approved
document “J”)
. Where this is the case a means must be provided to support the fret this may typically be meet with a
small projecting hearth of minimum 100mm.Unless the fret is fixed to the appliance or is an integral part of the fascia
of the appliance.
Consideration should be given to the location of the appliance ensuring it is very visible and it should be positioned at
a height were it can clearly be seen on approach.
Frets, and Fascias used for HOLE in the WALL must be compliant with Paragon Fires CE approval; these are listed at
the end of this page.
Where the fire is fitted as a “Hole in the Wall” without a hearth the installer MUST ensure the appliance is fixed firmly
into the opening to ensure no movement takes place to the fuel bed when the appliance controls are operated.
The installer MUST ensure that the fuel bed is laid correctly and securely
The installer MUST advise the user that care should be taken when the appliance is in use to ensure occupants do not
get unnecessarily close to the appliance or position furniture or other appliances to close.
The installer MUST remind user of the requirement to fit a “secure fireguard” where the room is used by elderly, infirm
or young persons.
The installer MUST explain to the user that the area immediately in front of the appliance must always be keep clear
of combustible items other than the floor covering (which must be fixed)
Purpose-built superimposed fire-resistant hearths and back panels, specified as suitable by the manufacturers, may
be used, or a suitable proprietary fire surround with a 100
o
C rating.
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