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Fireplace Opening (Hole in the Wall Installation)
This appliance MUST be installed in accordance with all relevant sections of document ‘J’ of the building regulations.
This appliance may be installed such that the base of the appliance sit on the surface of a fireplace opening at least
110mm up from the floor—this dimension ensures that there is no incandescent material (flame or ceramic
impinged by flame) is less than 225mm from the floor.—This is a requirement of document ‘J’of the building
regulations.
Where a hole in the wall installation is employed it is important that the fret to the appliance is either integral with
the trim, is fixed to the appliance securely or a small hearth surface is constructed at the base of the opening for the
fret to sit upon. If such a hearth is constructed it must be a minimum of 480mm in width and 100mm deep.
It is always important to ensure that the appliance is fixed securely to the fireplace opening and that no movement
of the ceramics takes place when the appliance is operated. It is additionally important in a ‘hole in the wall’
installation to ensure loose ceramics cannot fall from the appliance. In addition it is imperative that ONLY fascia/trim
arrangements supplied by Be Modern deemed suitable to be used with Be Modern appliances in a ‘hole in the wall’
installation shall be used.
THE INSTALLER MUST INFORM THE USER OF THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTICES AFTER A HOLE IN THE WALL
INSTALLATION HAS BEEN UNDERTAKEN.
1.
The user must be made aware to fit a secure fireguard where the room is used by elderly, infirm, infants or
young children.
2.
The customer should be advised to fit a hearth panel or a physical barrier in accordance with BS5871-2. Should
this advice not be followed the customer should be advised to give due to consideration to the safety of the
occupants in the room where the appliance is to be installed.
3.
The user must be made aware to keep the area immediately in front of the appliance must always be kept clear
of combustibles items. This does not include the floor covering however such covering should be fixed.
4.
The user must ensure that the ceramic fuel bed is maintained in the correct condition of installation, especially
after cleaning. If the fuel bed is removed for cleaning or maintenance the ceramics should be checked for
secure placing and tested for movement during appliance operation.
5.
The user must ensure that other occupants of the room where the appliance is installed are notified to not get
unnecessarily close to the appliance when in use or to position any furniture or appliances too close to the fire.
Checking the Flue
Use a smoke pellet prior to the appliance installation to ensure the viability of the flue and check that the smoke can
be seen being emitted from the terminal / chimney pot outside. There must be no leakage of smoke through the
structure of the chimney/flue during or after the smoke pellet test and it is important to check inside upstairs rooms
adjacent to the chimney/flue. If the installation is into a pre-cast flue ensure check the loft space to ensure that the
connection between the pre-cast block and the fluepipe is sound. Check the chimney pot / terminal and general
condition of the brickwork or masonry. If the chimney or flue is in poor condition or if there is no up-draught do not
proceed with the installation. If there is a history of down-draught conditions with the chimney / flue, the
installation of a tested and certificated flue terminal or cowl suitable for the relevant flue type should be considered.
A spillage test must be performed—see page 4 of these instructions.