1.3
FIREPLACE / SURROUND SUITABILITY
The fire must only be installed on a hearth it must not be installed directly onto
carpet or other combustible floor materials. The fire is suitable for fitting to
non-combustible fire place surrounds and proprietary fire place surrounds with a
temperature rating of at least 150oc. If a heating appliance is fitted directly against
a wall without the use of a fire surround or fire place all combustible material must
be removed from behind the trim. Soft wall coverings such as blown vinyl, wall
paper etc. could be affected by the rising hot air and scorching and/or discoloration
may result. Due consideration should be made to this when installing or
decorating.
1.4
FIRE PLACE OPENING
The front opening of the fire place must be between 375 and 440 mm wide, and
between 550 and 570mm high. If the opening exceeds these dimensions then a
surround must be constructed from suitable non-combustible material to produce a
correct size opening. Any surround must be suitably sealed to the fire place to
prevent leakage. See below in fig.3
1.5
SHELF POSITION
The fire may be fitted below a combustible shelf providing there is a minimum
distance of 200mm above the top of the fire and the shelf does not project more
than 150mm. If the shelf overhangs more than 150mm the distance between the
fire and the shelf must be increased by 15mm for every 25mm of additional
overhang over 150mm.
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Fire Opening
375mm Minimum
440mm Maximum
550mm Minimum
570mm Maximum
Minimum Flat
Sealing Area
Fig. 3
610mm Minimum
520mm Minimum
