Modena Installation
and Service Manual 4
08/06
3. INSTALLATION
This heater is designed to be wall mounted. The wall should be reasonably flat and of sufficient size to
accommodate the heater (Fig.1). If the appliance is to be sited near a disused natural draught flue it is
recommended that the old flue should be partially sealed off to prevent draughts, however some
ventilation will be required to prevent condensation.
ROOM SIZING
The room size should be a minimum of 30m
3
e.g. 3.6m x 3.5m x 2.4m) to allow adequate circulation of
air and ensure the correct operation of the heater. This volume may include adjacent spaces but these
spaces must not be separated by a door.
SITE REQUIREMENTS
This heater may be installed in any room in a home; however there are exceptions, and the heater may
not be used in bedrooms, bathrooms or shower rooms. Additionally for LPG, the heater must not be
used in high rise flats or basements.
Installations in living rooms and conservatories are popular, however other rooms such as kitchens,
dining rooms and hallways are permitted, providing a suitable gas supply is available, and room sizing
and ventilation requirements are strictly adhered to.
The heater is designed to be versatile, and as such will operate correctly when exposed to normal gentle
draughts experienced within the home. It is not recommended, however that the heater be installed in
areas where it is likely to be exposed to persistent strong draughts, that may be generated by outside
doors, windows or air vents. It is recommended that the heater should not be installed within 500mm of
any air vent.
Clearances to non-combustibles
Non-combustible surfaces are defined as brick, metal, marble, concrete etc, and also a number of
man-made materials impervious to flame. If in doubt refer to the material manufacturer for further
information before proceeding with installation.
It is recommended that there is at least 300mm (12in) clearance above the outlet grille. Minimum
clearance from the bottom of the outer frame to the floor must be 90mm (3.5”). Clearance to the sides of
the heater is 50mm (2in), however, clear and easy access to the controls located on the lower right hand
side of the heater (behind the front panel on the right hand side) must be allowed for, and we would
therefore recommend that at least 100mm (4”) be allowed. Clearance to the front of the heater is 500mm
(2ft). Care must be taken that no brickwork or other incombustible material protrudes into the area
immediately around the base of the heater or area underneath the heater in a way that is likely to affect
natural airflow into or around the heater.