Front fixing: Use the two
pre-drilled fixing holes on either side
of the fire chamber frame
Fire rope seal: Rough surfaces
such as stone may require
additional sealing
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1 Base fixing
Firstly, remove the ash pan, log bar and firegrate. You
will then see a pre-drilled hole in the centre of the
base of the stove.
When using this fixing method, carefully push the
insert into position, locating it precisely in the fireplace
opening before marking the position of the drill hole
on the hearth through the stove base. Allow for some
compression of the rope seal at the back of the stove
to ensure a good seal between the stove and the fire-
place front.
Remove the stove and then drill an 8mm diameter
hole in the hearth. Fit the steel plug (or alternative)
in the hole and carefully re-locate the stove. Fix the
screw through base hole. Be sure to use the correct
drill bit so as not to damage or crack any decorative
hearth plate.
See below
2 Front fixing
There are also two additional pre-drilled fixing holes
on either side of the stove fire chamber opening that
can be used to attach the stove to the fireplace (
see
below)
.
Carefully position the stove within the fireplace
opening and mark the two holes on to the fireplace
front. Remove the stove and carefully drill the holes
using the appropriate drill bit and insert the screw
plugs. Re-position the stove and insert and tighten
both screws.
Remember,
if you are fitting a liner then the liner,
attached to the spigot, should already be dropped and
positioned inside the chimney before the stove is fixed
in place.
Creating an air-tight seal
You must ensure a good seal between the back of the
stove and the face of the fireplace. This is especially
important if you are not using a liner since any air
leaks here could impair the performance of the stove
and also render it unsafe.
Fire rope has already been attached at the back of
the stove (allow for this in the base fixing method).
Uneven surfaces such as stone may need additional
sealing. The front fixing method will increase the
security of this seal by drawing the stove tight against
the fireplace face and this is therefore the preferred
fixing methods when a liner is not used.
Remove fire grate to
access base fixing hole
Lift the Fire Fence upwards
and remove
Lift the Fire Grate upwards from the front
and remove (you may have to push from
underneath)
