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 470mm and 530mm wide, and 540mm
(see
note below)
to 575mm high.
Note: The spigot outlet of the fire is 565mm high, but should fit into the gather at the top of the fire-
place as the appliance is fitted. Any modifications to the fireplace opening must be to a height of
565mm min.
Opening DEPTH should be 200mm or greater for a clay/cement lined or pre-cast flue which is new, unused,
or previously used only with a gas appliance. DEPTH should be 240mm or greater for a flue used for solid
fuel of oil burning appliances. 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.
175mm (7in) minimum diameter lined brick or stone.
175mm (7in) minimum diameter twin wall flue conforming to BS 715.
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 above. A non-combustible shelf may be fitted to within 10mm of the top edge of the fireframe.
Combustible materials, 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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C
D
B
E
F
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G
H
X
A. Opening height: 540mm min/575 mm
max.
B. Opening width: 470mm min/530mm
max.
C. Mounting depth: 180mm
D. Hearth must extend minimum of 150mm
either side of the opening.
E. Hearth must extend minimum of 300mm
in front of the opening.
F. Non-combustible hearth must be a mini-
mum of 50mm in height, or be surrounded
by 50mm high fender.
G. 550mm, this area must be flat and vertical
to ensure a good seal.
H. 585mm, this area must be flat and vertical
to ensure a good seal.
X. Debris collection space - See section 4.1
on following page.
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)
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2009 Focal Point Fires plc.
