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13.1 - WALL COVERINGS
With any form of heating appliance convection air will rise up through the fire carrying particles of dust that will in time result in
varying degrees of wall staining. The Nu-Flame Sealing Frames are designed to minimise this by deflecting the airflow away from the
wall. However, over time some staining might occur and we therefore suggest not using patterned paper around the fire.
13.2 HOLE IN THE WALL APPLICATION
(FOR ECHO TRIMS
)
a.
It is recommended that a qualified builder constructs the
builders opening.
b.
It is recommended that a lintel is fitted above the builders
opening, structural checks may be required.
c.
The builders opening must be constructed from
Non-combustible materials.
d. No
combustible materials must present in the builders
opening.
e.
The base of the builders opening must be flat, level and
square to the wall.
f.
The builders opening should have provision for a gas
supply through the rear, see Section 11 Gas Supply.
g.
There must be a flat surface around the face of the
builders opening as detailed in Section 8b and is dependant
on the Trim Style. This is essential in order to achieve a good
seal between the wall and the sealing frame.
h.
The
recommended
height for the base of the Builders
Opening is 400mm above floor level. The
minimum
height for
the base of the Builders Opening is 250mm above floor level.
i.
The fire is fitted with Electronic Equipment, which is
sensitive to dampness and high humidity so it is very
important
that any rendering/building work is allowed to thoroughly dry out
before Installation.
Note: The builders opening can taper towards the back to a minimum of 750mm and must be 300mm deep.
! IMPORTANT !
Dry lined walls – ensure that any air gaps between the back of the plasterboard and wall are sealed around the
builders opening or fireplace as this can affect flue pull and wall staining.
13.3 – CLEARANCES TO SHELVES & COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
a.
We do not recommend the use of combustible shelves in this application.*
b.
We do not recommend the use of a
non-combustible
shelf in this application. However, see the diagram in section 13.4
which shows the application where a
non-combustible
shelf is used.*
c.
Any combustible sidewall must be at least 500mm from the inside of the builders/fireplace opening.
d.
With all heating appliances, soft furnishings, decorations and wall coverings may discolour or scorch if placed too close.
e.
No combustible material, e.g. curtains must be closer than 500mm to the builders opening.
*The wall between the sealing frame and any shelf would become hot. Therefore, we do not recommend any shelves with this type of
installation.
13.4 - FITTING THE FIREBOX & USING THE CABLE FIXING SYSTEM
Reference should be made to the illustrations on the next page.
a.
There is silicone sponge sealing strip already affixed to the relevant surfaces to ensure a good seal. Ensure this silicone sealing strip
stays in place during installation.
b.
A cable fixing system is supplied to secure the unit into the Builders Opening. The cable fixing system will also pull the unit tight back
against the slips to make a good seal. This is very important to ensure efficient operation of the fire.
c.
There are 2 cables supplied; 1 to be used each side of the unit. Working at 510mm centres in the builders opening drill the lower holes
20mm up from the base and drill the higher holes 460mm up from the base - see drawing on below. Secure the 4 Eyebolts supplied
with the Rawlplugs to the back of the fireplace. Ensure the Eyebolts are fully screwed in.
d.
There are 2 cable attachment point tabs on the top of the main casing; 1 each side at the rear. They are part of the folded lip of the top
section prize these up with a screwdriver to enable them to be used. Feed a cable downwards through the hole in the tab.
e.
Taking care to not damage the slips, rest the Fire in the builders opening so that you can still gain access to the cables and
eyebolts. Feed the cables though the eyebolts on either side and then through the hole in the back of the fire near the base
f.
Slide the Fire
part way
into the Builders Opening
(leaving it sticking out approximately 50mm) ensuring the gas supply pipe and
isolation/pressure test elbow clears through the cut out in the rear of the Main Casing and does not foul on the control.
g.
Lift the Fire slightly and slide it home ensuring that the sealing strips on the underside of the front of the Fire and the rear of the Fire
outer frame stay in position to make a seal against the top edge of the slip at the base of the builders opening and the front face of the
slips where they locate against the rear of the Fire outer frame. While sliding the unit into the Builders Opening pull on the
excess cable.
13. HOLE IN THE WALL INSTALLATION
ONLY APPLIES TO SYNERGY ELLESSE WITH ECHO TRIMS
If a Wall Mounted Television is being Considered Also Make Reference to Section 16
BUILDERS OPENING (MINIMUM SIZES) FOR HOLE IN
THE WALL APPLICATION
(USING SEALING FRAME)