Material Clearances
In all instances the hearth should be made of non-combustible material.
Allow an apron of a least 300mm at the front of the stove and 150mm on either side.
The hearth on which the stove is to be placed should not be less than 125mm thick and should be in
accordance with the current building regulations.
Care should be taken to level the stove using the adjusting screws in the feet.
The appliance shall be installed on a floor with adequate load-bearing capacity. If the existing
construction does not meet this prerequisite, suitable measures (e.g. load distributing plate) should be
taken to achieve it.
MINIMUM DISTANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
Behind the stove
250mm
At the side of the stove
150mm
There should be
NO
furniture placed within a distance of
900mm
from any surface of the stove.
Note: combustible material refers to any material that will degrade when subjected to heat e.g. plaster.
Material Clearances
125mm
50mm
150 mm
300mm
Note: walls and
hearth are non-
combustible and all
dimensions stated
are minimum
75mm
