INSTALLER’S GUIDE
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2.6
Note that soft wall coverings (e.g.
embossed vinyl, etc.) are easily affected by heat.
They may scorch or become discoloured when
close to a heating appliance. Please bear this in
mind when installing.
2.7
The minimum allowable distance to a
corner wall or other combustible projection from
the outside edge of the front surround at either
side is 100mm. See figure 1
2.8
The minimum height from the top
surface of the hearth to the underside of any shelf
made from wood or other combustible materials
is as follows:-
•
For a shelf up to 150mm deep
: Minimum
height = 750mm.
•
For a shelf deeper than 150mm
: 750mm +
12.5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm.
See figure 1.
2.9
The appliance must not be installed in any
room, which contains a bath, or shower or where
steam is regularly present.
2.10
In the United Kingdom, as supplied, this
appliance can be installed in the following situations: -
2.10.1
A masonry chimney with a minimum
diameter of 175mm free from obstruction. Note the
flat surface area requirement (Figure 1a). 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 not be required providing at least 50mm
clearance is available from the flue outlet to any fireplace component. This appliance is
designed to cater for low lintel installations (minimum height 505mm) provided that a
minimum distance of 45mm is maintained between the lintel and the front face of the
fireplace – i.e the fire surround has a minimum rebate of 45mm.
2.10.2
A twin wall metal flue system conforming to BS715, the flue diameter being a
minimum of 125mm (See figure 2) with a minimum internal depth of 250mm.
Incombustible mineral wool insulation of not less than 50mm thickness must be applied to
Figure 1a Masonry Fireplace
Figure 1 Dimensions & clearances
(Shown with Coalflame front)
