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The wall where the appliance is to be
installed must be capable of long-
term support of the total load of the
appliance. Measures should also be
taken to ensure sufficient strength to
withstand the force of earthquakes,
vibration and other external forces.
Plasterboard alone is not considered
to be a structural material. It is not
recommended to rely on plaster-
board fixings alone to support the
weight of the appliance.
WARNING
8.0 INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE
It is important that the following clearances are maintained from the appliance to combustible materials. These clearances are
dependent on the mounting location as defined below:
• The minimum distance from the top of the appliance to a ceiling is 100mm
• The minimum distance from the bottom of the appliance to the floor is 200mm
• The minimum distance to the sides of the appliance is 100mm
• The minimum distance to the front of the appliance is 500mm
7.0 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT THE APPLIANCE TO THE
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AT THIS TIME.
Focal Point Fires plc. assumes absolutely no responsibility for injuries and damages
that may occur due to improper installation or handling.
Remove any protective film coatings from the finished/decorative surfaces of the
appliance, if any. After having selected the final mounting position of the appliance
taking into account the integrity of the wall the firebox of the appliance may be
secured to the wall.
To ensure customer safety, be sure to design the installation so that the strength of
both the wall and any wall fixings used are sufficient. The appliance should not be
installed until all wet plastering and/or dry wall sanding and wall painting has been
completed. Do not block the ventilation holes of the appliance. The wall onto
which the appliance is installed must be flat. Install only on a vertical surface. Avoid
sloped surfaces. Installation onto anything other than a vertical wall may result in
fire, damage or injury.
If the appliance is to be mounted on the inner leaf of a conventional cavity brick
wall, or a solid wall, then the wall plugs and fixing screws provided may be used.
Depending on the condition of the wall it may be necessary to use additional fix-
ings. In this situation, any additional fixings and wallplugs should be of the same size
and type as the ones provided.
If the appliance is to be mounted on a dry lined wall or a timber framed construc-
tion wall then efforts should be made to fix in at least two positions vertically, into
one of the wooden studs, or supporting wooden members of the wall using two
of the fixing screws provided. If this is not achievable then the wall should be
strengthened using appropriate building materials.
If there is no alternative than to rely on some plasterboard fixings then special cavi-
ty screw fixings or hollow wall anchors will be required which are not supplied with
this product. These should be constructed from metal and not plastic and of the
design indicated (Figure 1). For further guidance for wall fixing in timber framed
buildings refer to any relevant local codes of practice.
DO NOT
• mount on a ceiling or floor
• recess any part of the appliance into the wall
• run the supply cable under carpets
• site any electrical equipment e.g. plasma screen TV sets etc, on the wall below the appliance
• site in a position where curtains or drapes could cover the appliance, or other soft materials could cover e.g. below a coat
rack
• site behind an opening door where mechanical impact/damage could occur
• site where the supply cable would become a trip hazard
• sit, stand or forcefully pull on the appliance
• obstruct, cover or force items into the openings
• use the heater to dry clothes
• site/use in an outdoor location(s)
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