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12.1 - SEALING FRAMES & 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 (& for Perspective Glass the Glass Shelf) 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.
Due to the heat output of The Synergy Perspective BF it is not recommended to use blown vinyl wall covering around the fire.
12.2
HOLE IN THE WALL APPLICATION (USING NU-FLAME SEALING FRAMES)
FIREPLACE ENCLOSURE
a.
The fire can be installed in a suitably sized Masonry Fireplace Enclosure or suitable studwork construction, see diagrams.
b.
It is recommended that a qualified builder or joiner constructs the Fireplace Enclosure.
c.
For Masonry Constructions it is recommended that a lintel is fitted above the Fireplace opening. A structural survey may be
Required.
d.
For Combustible Installations (e.g. Wood-Studwork) the Fireplace should be lined with a suitable non combustible material
e.g. Superlux Board.
If the rear wall is also Combustible the Fire back must also be insulated.
e.
No
combustible materials (e.g. Wood-Studwork) must be closer than 50mm to the fire and therefore the size of the Fireplace
should cater for this, see diagram for minimum sizes. The Front Opening sizes should be as shown in the diagram.
f.
The base of the fireplace enclosure must be flat, level and square to the wall and it
MUST
be strong enough to support the fire.
g.
Where the cavity forms part of the Fireplace Enclosure this MUST be Sealed off with either a Non Combustible Material or with
a Combustible Material set at least 50mm away from the Fire. Note: A drip/weather shield or equivalent should be provided
above the Fireplace Enclosure to prevent rain/damp bridging the cavity.
h.
A Hole for the flue should be centrally cut at a height of 540mm from the base of the Enclosure. See Cutting the Hole.
i.
The Fireplace Enclosure should have provision for a gas supply through the rear, see Section 10 Gas Supply.
j.
There must be a flat surface around the face of the Fireplace opening of at least 100mm above, 125mm at each side and 30mm
at the base. This is essential in order to achieve a good seal between the wall and the sealing frame.
k.
The
recommended
height for the base of the Fireplace Enclosure is 350mm above floor level. The
minimum
height for the base of
the Fireplace Enclosure is 250mm above floor level.
l.
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
! IMPORTANT !
Dry lined walls – ensure that any air gaps between the back of the plasterboard and wall are sealed
around the fireplace enclosure or fireplace as this can affect the fires efficiency and cause wall staining.
12.0 - HOLE IN THE WALL APPLICATION (USING NU-FLAME SEALING FRAME)
ONLY FOR SYNERGY PERSPECTIVE BF WITH STEEL & GLASS STYLE WITH SEALING FRAME
NOTE: THE STEEL TRIM STYLE CANNOT BE WALL MOUNTED WITH A WALL MOUNTED TELEVISION HOWEVER
THE GLASS TRIM STYLE WITH GLASS SHELF & TV SHELF ARE SUITABLE SEE SECTION 16
FIREPLACE ENCLOSURE, HOLE POSITION, SIZING, CUTTING THE FLUE & FITTING THE FIRE.
The Flue Length & Height of Flue Hole May Be Different For Each Application.
If A Wall Mounted Television Is Being Considered Read Section 15 First.
FIREPLACE ENCLOSURE FOR MASONRY HOLE
IN THE WALL APPLICATION
(USING NU-FLAME SEALING FRAME)
FIREPLACE ENCLOSURE FOR COMBUSTIBLE
HOLE IN THE WALL APPLICATION
(USING NU-FLAME SEALING FRAME)