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Building and Installation Work
Gas Supply
Consult the Data Plate within the appliance to ensure the correct gas type and
pressure is available within the property. Before commencing to create the fire
opening for the inglenook unit note that a gas supply is required. The gas
supply pipe should run into the installed enclosure from either the rear, left or
right hand sides, the gas supply is best run through the right side of the
enclosure. CHECK GAS SUPPLY RATE BEFORE INSTALLING (SEE PAGE 4)
The fire has an 8mm inlet via an isolation valve. The fire also includes a
pressure test point elbow to test inlet pressure. The gas pipe work should be
routed into the enclosure via the available access holes. If the gas pipe work is
over 1.5mtrs in length it is recommended that the pipe work is increased in
diameter from this point to 15mm, 22mm and possibly 28mm depending on the
length to the meter – see technical section for gas consumption. This will
ensure a stable gas supply.
Building Work
It is important that the gas supply is disconnected before any old existing
surround and hearth is removed. Measuring from the floor surface, the intended
location of the base of the enclosure unit is marked onto the wall. Allowances
must be made for the steel gather, if required.
The enclosure should be located centrally to the existing flue/chimney at your
desired height. If the fire is not placed central to the chimney, the flame picture
may pull incorrectly. The area indicated on the wall must be removed to house
the Fire enclosure and burner unit. In some installations it may be necessary to
install a small lintel above the opening, if so an allowance must be made to
accommodate this lintel. (The Fire does not have its own lintel). After removing
the excess brickwork to the required height, the base of the fire opening (which
the Fire burner and enclosure will sit upon) has to be built.
To create a seal around the appliance and allow correct operation of the flue,
the original fire opening must be closed using bricks or blocks, infill the void
around the enclosure using block work or rubble. (It is advisable to install a
solid base inside the fire opening to sit the steel framework supporting the
burner unit on to.)
