SOLZAIMA TEK Basic, Instruction Manual

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Fig. 37 – Minimum safety distances
* If the chimney is made of brick, the flue should extend up to the very top, preferably in isolation.
Otherwise, the fume temperature will drop, impairing air circulation. A suitable cap should be
installed at the top of your chimney in accordance with its air circulation condition. Depending on
atmospheric conditions, other types of chimney caps may be installed, such as the rooster cap.
4.2. Installation space requirements
* The unit should stand on a masonry hearth made of refractory bricks or other type of non-
combustible material;
* Keep any combustible materials away from this appliance. For safety reasons, you should
maintain a minimum clearance distance around the unit of 20 cm from the back, 30 cm from the
sides and 120 cm from the front (Fig.37);
* The floor on which the unit will stand must be capable of supporting a permanent load of 1 kg (2.2
lbs)/cm². If the floor's bearing capacity is insufficient, a solid plate may be used to distribute the
load over an area larger than the base of the unit;
* Before proceeding with the installation, please check whether the intended location allows an
easy access to the unit, to facilitate any cleaning procedures as well as the inspection of the fume
outlet connection;
* Please make sure the air intake vents from the building are not obstructed;
* Ensure that the structure built into the wall is of an appropriate size to house the unit;
* Any materials/objects placed near the unit should be capable of withstanding the heat radiated
through the glass and walls of the appliance, so no combustible materials are allowed;
* A refractory material - refractory cement or other - should be applied around the chimney gasket.
* The use of wood in the finishing may increase the risk of fire. We therefore recommend that any
wood used be adequately insulated, or that no wood be used at all.