SITE REQUIREMENTS
The fireplace opening should be inspected and repairs made where necessary. Any chair brick or fireback
may be left in situ, providing that the dimensional requirements for debris collection space and spigot clear-
ances are met. See diagram below.
The opening
WIDTH
and
HEIGHT
dimensions should be between 380mm and 450mm wide, and 540mm to
575mm high. For flues used with solid fuel, minimum
WIDTH
is 380mm.
Opening
DEPTH
should be 128mm (140mm - Eko 3020 models) or greater for a clay/cement lined or pre-
cast flue which is new, unused or previously only used with a gas fire.
DEPTH
should be 168mm (180mm -
Eko 3020 models) or greater for a flue which has previously been used for a solid fuel or oil burning appli-
ance. Opening DEPTHS include any plaster or infill panels which form part of the installation.
This appliance requires a natural draught flue system which may be one of the following;
225mm x 225mm (9in x 9in) brick or stone.
125mm (5in) minimum diameter lined brick or stone.
125mm (5in) minimum diameter twin wall flue conforming to BS 715.
Pre-cast block flue complying with BS 1289.
Any existing under grate draught device must be sealed off. The opening wall must be non-combustible.
The appliance requires a hearth with non-combustible surface of at least 12mm thick. The top surface must
be at least 50mm above the surrounding floor level, or be surrounded by a raised edge or fender 50mm
high.
To enable the products of combustion to be cleared properly up the flue, the outlet at the back of the appli-
ance must have a 50mm minimum clearance between it and the back wall of the opening or any other
obstruction. The area immediately above the outlet must form a smooth path into the flue.
Any type of fire surround used with this appliance must be adequately sealed to the wall and floor.
A combustible shelf may be fixed to the wall above the fire, providing that it complies with the dimensions
given below.
A non-combustible shelf may be fitted to within 10mm of the top edge of the fireframe. Combustible mate-
rials, such as wood, may be fitted to within 100mm (4in) of either side of the fireplace opening, providing
the forward projection does not exceed 100mm (4in). Any combustible side walls must be at least 500mm
to the side of the radiant heat source.
As with all heating appliances, any decorations, soft furnishings, and wall coverings (i.e. flock, blown vinyl
and embossed paper) positioned too close to the appliance may discolour or scorch.
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Italics refer to Eko 3020 models
A. Opening height: 540mm min/575
mm max.
B. Opening width: 350mm min/440mm
max.
(380mm min/440mm max.)
C. Mounting depth: 108mm
(120mm)
D. Hearth must extend minimum of
150mm either side of the opening.
E. Hearth must extend minimum of
300mm in front of the fuelbed.
F. Non-combustible hearth must be a
minimum of 50mm in height, or be sur-
rounded by 50mm high fender.
G. 470mm: This area must be flat and
vertical to allow good frame sealing.
H. 585mm: This area must be flat and
vertical to allow good frame sealing.
X. See section 4.1.
4.0
Maximum depth of shelf Minimum distance from finished hearth
surface to underside of shelf
100mm (4in)
745mm (29 1/4 in)
150mm (6in)
845mm (33 1/4 in)
203mm (8in)
895mm (35 1/4 in)
A
C
D
B
E
F
G
H
X
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2009 Focal Point Fires plc.
