SITE REQUIREMENTS (continued)
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 materials, such as wood, may be fitted to within 100mm (4in) of either side of the frame of the
appliance, 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.
DEBRIS COLLECTION SPACE
The mounting depth of this appliance is 247mm. In accordance with BS 5871, minimum debris collection
volumes are required behind the installed appliance. These are shown below, and as Dimension X on the
fireplace diagram on the previous page.
CLAY/CEMENT LINED OR BLOCK FLUE WHICH IS NEW, UNUSED, OR PREVIOUSLY ONLY BEEN USED
WITH A GAS FIRE.
X Dimension = 20mm
UNLINED FLUE OR CHIMNEY WHICH HAS BEEN USED FOR SOLID FUEL OR OIL BURNING APPLIANCES.
X Dimension = 60mm
VENTILATION
No purpose provided ventilation is normally required for this appliance. The requirements of other appliances
operating in the same room or space must be taken into consideration when assessing ventilation.
If spillage is detected when commissioning the appliance then amongst other problems there may be insufficient
natural ventilation for the correct operation of the flue. This is potentially a greater problem should the property
be of modern nature. If the appliance does not spill with windows open but does with windows closed, this
proves that lack of ventilation is the problem, if not, it will be the flue at fault. Installation of an air brick is the best
solution to lack of ventilation. Any ventilation fitted must comply with BS 5871 part 2 and BS 5440 part 2.
Ventilation located underneath or within the immediate vicinity of the appliance MUST NOT be used, as it may
adversely affect the performance of the O.D.S. sytem.
Spillage detected during commissioning is almost always a result of poor flue performance, which cannot be
corrected by any amount of ventilation.
For Republic of Ireland ventilation may be required, see IS 813, ICP3, IS 327, and any other rules in force.
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Maximum depth of shelf Minimum distance from inside edge of
fire frame to underside of shelf
100mm (4in)
203mm (8in)
150mm (6in)
305mm (12in)
203mm (8in)
356mm (14in)
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