INSTALLER’S GUIDE
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4.5
Note that soft wall coverings (e.g. embossed vinyl, etc.) are easily affected by heat.
They may scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating appliance. Please bear
this in mind when installing.
4.6
The minimum allowable distance to a corner wall from the outside edge at either
side of the front surround is 178mm. See figure 1.
4.7
The minimum height from the top surface of the hearth to the underside of any
shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is as follows: -
•
For a shelf up to 150mm deep
Minimum height = 750mm.
•
For a shelf deeper than 150mm
Minimum height = 750mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm.
(See Graph1).
4.8
The appliance must not be installed in any room, which contains a bath, or shower
or where steam is regularly present.
4.9
In the United Kingdom this appliance can be installed in the following situations: -
4.9.1
To a fireplace complete with surround and hearth complying with B.S 1251. The
required fireplace, hearth, debris catchment area and clearance dimensions are shown in
figure 1.
4.9.2
To a fireplace incorporating a twin walled metal flue box complying with the
constructional requirements of the current edition of BS 715 and standing on a non-
combustible base. The dimensions of the flue box must conform to the opening shown in
figure 1. For flue details see section 4.10.
Graph 1. Clearances to combustible shelves
