Page 5 of 20
THE APPLIANCE IS NOT TO BE RECESSED INTO THE WALL FOR SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL REASONS
4.1
The appliance is a flueless visual flame heater designed to be installed on to a flat wall. It
MUST NOT
BE INSET INTO THE WALL
as this could block the inlet and outlet passageways
from the fire leading to a hazard. The wall on which the appliance is to fix must be upright
and flat. Failure to observe this could result in the appliance becoming twisted or
damaged.
4.2
If the appliance is to be mounted on a dry lined or a timber framed construction wall then
the integrity and ability of the wall to carry the weight of the appliance must be
confirmed. It is important in these circumstances that any vapour control barrier is not
damaged, and that any structural members of the house frame are not damaged
.
4.3
Care should be taken with wall coverings as heat may discolour them over time.
4.4
Any combustible materials directly behind the must be removed and replaced with
suitable non combustible material such as supalux board, calcium silicate, cement or
similar. Only the frame supplied with the appliance must be used. Any other type could
become damaged, effect combustion or overheat the gas controls.
4.5
The appliance is designed to be wall mounted alone and not in conjunction
with any type
of combustible fire surround.
4.6
If an existing fireplace or flue is in the wall behind or adjacent to where the fire will be
fitted, it MUST be blocked off completely to prevent suction on the back of the appliance.
The top of the flue should also be capped off to prevent the entry of moisture etc, consult
building control if in any doubt.
5.
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND SHELVES
5.1
A non combustible shelf with projection less than 100mm may be fitted to within 500mm
of the top edge of the fire frame. Note that shelves will get hot and delicate ornaments,
wax candles etc should be kept away from hot surfaces. No combustible shelves should
be fitted for at least 1 metre above the appliance and a similar clearance should be
maintained to ceilings.
5.2
As with all heaters the possibility of convection staining on surfaces in the vicinity of the
heater shall be considered and the user advised. Particular attention should be taken to
ensure soft furnishings such as scatter rugs and curtains are kept at least 1 metre from
the appliance.
5.3
On no account should glass mirrors or picture frames or any electrical equipment e.g.
plasma screen TV’s be fitted or positioned on the wall above the appliance as the heat
rising could damage them.
5.4
The user shall be advised when relevant that hot convection air from the grille outlet
induces the possibility of staining on surfaces in the vicinity of the appliance. This can be
caused by the effect of heat on the finish and also burned dust & tobacco particles etc.
being carried in the convection currents of the fire. Particular attention should be taken
to ensure soft furnishings such as soft cushions and curtains are kept at least 1 meter
from the appliance. Blown vinyl and flock and embossed wallpapers can be scorch
damaged by being too close to a heat source and may discolour over a period of time.
Содержание LONGITUDE
Страница 19: ...Page 19 of 20...
