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3.8.4. Preparing the fireplace
General Note
1. Due to the special design characteristic of the side flue system (with or without Freedom
Surround) the installation will require a false chimney breast to be constructed around the
appliance and part of the flue system.
2. A non-combustible base/hearth must be constructed for the Freedom Surround or the
firebox to rest on. This could be at floor level or at the desired height above the floor.
3. On completing the installation of the appliance the construction of the chimney breast can
be completed. Any combustible materials within the construction must be adequately
protected from hot surfaces.
4. There must be a gap of at least 150mm between any combustible material and hot
surfaces. In addition, all the flue components and the firebox must be insulated
adequately with suitable materials (e.g. rock wool, master board).
5. The surface against which the rear of the firebox and the flue ducting will be fitted must be
non-combustible.
Note on Freedom Surround
The Freedom Surround is designed to provide an alternative installation method giving it a
contemporary hole-in-the-wall appearance whilst reducing heat transfer to the fabric of the
building.
The Freedom Surround greatly reduces the risk of cracking caused by excessive heat being
transferred from the appliance to the wall.
Figures 35, 36
and
37
show some typical examples of installation with Freedom Surround.
3.8.5. Preparation for Installation (all Models)
1. Remove the two-fire tray fixing screws
from under the tray and carefully
withdraw the fire tray from the firebox.
Unplug the solenoid cable from the
socket by first pressing the locking clip
and then pulling them apart. Put the tray
aside in a safe place.
2. Apply the sealing strip around the rear
edge of the firebox flange or Freedom
Frame flange (depending on the model
being installed) by peeling off the paper-
backing strip little at a time. (See
Figure 41
).
3. Secure the gather hood to the firebox
using the screws supplied.
4. After planning the installation of the fire
commence with preparing a non-
combustible hearth/base at the desired
position.
5. Cut a hole approximately 200mm by
100mm through the wall to the outside in
the position where the flue terminal is to
be fitted.
6. Partially prepare a suitable studwork
enclosure (i.e. false chimney breast) for
eventual installation of the fire taking into
consideration the dimensional
requirements given in
sections 3.2, 3.3,
3.7 and 3.8.
7. Continue installation in appropriate
section depending on the model being
installed.
Rubber Seal
Figure 41
