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1.3
FIREPLACE / SURROUND SUITABILITY
The fire is suitable for hearth mounting or wall mounting. It must
not
be fitted
directly onto a carpet or other combustible material. It must
not
be fitted to com-
bustible walls.
This fire is suitable for the following hearth / surround types:
Non-combustible hearths / surrounds.
Purpose made proprietary hearths / surrounds with a minimum temperature rating
of 150oC.
If a heating appliance is fitted directly against a wall without the use of a fire-
place or fire surround, soft wall coverings such as wallpaper, blown vinyl,
etc. could be affected by the heat and may, therefore scorch or become dis-
coloured. Please bear this in mind when installing or decorating.
1.4
SHELF POSITION
The fire may be fitted below a combustible shelf providing there is a minimum dis-
tance of 200 mm above the top of the fire and the shelf does not project more than
150 mm. If the shelf overhangs more than 150 mm the distance between the fire
and the shelf must be increased by 15 mm for every 25 mm of additional overhang
over 150 mm.
1.5
SIDE CLEARANCE
A minimum clearance of 70mm should be allowed on either side of the fire for
servicing. Any fire surround uprights should not project forward by more than
100mm.
NOTE. The fire must be installed so that no part of a combustible side wall when
measured laterally is less than 500mm from the radiants.
1.6
CLOSURE PLATE
A closure plate is supplied with this fire and
must
be fitted. The closure plate must
be sealed to the fireplace or surround opening with suitable adhesive tape. See
section 2.2.2
1.7
FLUE / CHIMNEY INSPECTION
Before commencing installation, a flue or chimney should be inspected to ensure
that all the following conditions are satisfied.
a)
Check that the chimney / flue only serves one fireplace and is clear of
any obstruction. Any obstruction. Any dampers or register plates must
be removed or locked in the open position.
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