1.3
SHELF POSITION
The fire may be fitted below a combustible shelf providing there is a minimum
distance of 300mm above the top of the fire and the shelf does not project more
than 150mm. If the shelf overhangs more than 150mm the distance between the
fire and the shelf must be increased by 15mm for every 25mm of additional
overhang over 150mm.
1.4
HEARTHS
This appliance does not require the fitting of a hearth that projects in front of it
when installed into a recess in either an existing chimney breast or a studded wall,
providing the appliance is installed a minimum of 225mm above the floor level.
The appliance must however stand on a non-combustible base within the opening
that is a minimum thickness of 12mm
1.5
APPLIANCE EFFICIENCY DECLARATION
The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in
BS EN 613 : 2001 and the result is 68% on both Natural Gas & LPG. The gross
calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation.
The test data from which it has been calculated has been certified by the British
Standards Institute (BSI). The efficiency value may be used in the UK
Government’s Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for energy rating of
dwellings.
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