1.4
SHELF POSITION
The fire may be fitted below a combustible shelf providing there is a minimum
distance of 300mm above the top of the fire and the shelf does not project more
than 150mm. If the shelf overhangs more than 150mm the distance between the
fire and the shelf must be increased by 15mm for every 25mm of additional
overhang over 150mm.
1.5
HEARTHS
This appliance does not require the fitting of a hearth that projects in front of it
when installed into a recess in either an existing chimney breast or a studded wall.
The appliance must however stand on a non-combustible base that is a minimum
thickness of 12mm
1.6
INSTALLATION TO PLASTERED WALL SURFACES
If installing to a plastered wall, all material must be removed from the 50mm area
surrounding the combustion chamber opening, and replaced with non-combustible
material, such as marble or granite, to prevent plaster cracking. See Fig. 3 below
Fig. 3
6
Combustion Chamber
Opening in Studded Wall or
Existing Chimney Breast
730mm
540mm
Minimum 50mm
of material to be
removed all
round perimeter
of combustion
chamber and
repalced with
marble, granite
or other non-
combustible
material
