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LOCATION
This appliance is not suitable for installation in a room or internal space containing a bath or shower, or where
steam is regularly present or in a private garage.
This appliance is suitable for the following:-
1. A masonry chimney with a minimum diameter of 175mm (7”) free from any obstruction, and with any
damper or restrictor plate in the chimney removed or secured, and having a minimum effective flue height of
3m (10ft). Note the relevant flat surface area requirement (Figure 1). A masonry chimney having a correctly
installed flue liner to BS715 and with a minimum flue diameter of 125mm is also acceptable. Chair brick
removal may be required. At least 50mm clearance must be available from the flue outlet to any fireplace
component. The appliance is designed to cater for low lintel installations (min height 505mm) providing a
minimum distance of 45mm is maintained between the lintel and the front face of the fireplace (i.e. fire
surround with a min rebate of 45mm).
2.
A sheet metal flue system conforming with
BS4543 or BS715, the flue diameter being a
minimum of 125mm (5”) (see Figure 3) with
a minimum internal depth of 240mm.
Incombustible mineral wool insulation of not
less than 50mm thickness must be applied to
the top surface of the system firebox, as
shown in figure 3.
Figure 1 Masonry Fireplace
575 MIN
FLAT
SURFACE
575 MIN FLAT
SURFACE
570 MAX
535 MIN
490 MAX
405 MIN
250
Figure 2 Factory Made Flue System
