PREPARING TTHE O
OPENING
Before installing the fire, check the flue using a smoke pellet. All of the smoke should travel up the flue and exit cor-
rectly from the terminal. If problems are found, DO NOT fit the fire until corrective action is completed.
This appliance is designed to fit into a purpose-made builders opening. The opening WIDTH and HEIGHT dimen-
sions should be between 785mm and 865mm wide, and
670mm to 710mm high. Opening DEPTH should be 350mm
or greater. Opening DEPTHS include any plaster or infill pan-
els which form part of the installation.
IMPORTANT ::The sstructural iintegrity oof tthe w
wall m
must bbe
maintained. IIt iis rrecommended tthat tthis sstage oof tthe iinstalla-
tion bbe uundertaken bby aa qqualified bbuilder.
Obtain a suitable lintel. We would suggest either a pre-cast
concrete or steel lintel. Minimum bearing lengths - Generally
lintels should be bedded the correct way up on the supporting
bearings in the mortar. The recommended minimum bearing
length for use in 3.5N/mm
2
blockwork is 100mm in openings
up to 1000mm.
Fit the lintel, and remove brickwork as necessary in order to
make an opening to the correct size. Ensure the base of the
opening is level and flat.
Make good the front wall surface around the opening, ensur-
ing that the surfaces are true, vertical and flat in order to
ensure a good seal when the firebox is fitted. This front surface
must be non-combustible and capable of withstanding 150
O
C.
Offer up the firebox to the fireplace to check the fit is good.
Ensure that it slides in correctly, the sealing face sits flat and
square to the wall or back panel. At this stage it is essential to
ensure that the spigot outlet of the fire is not restricted in any
way. Remove the firebox and take any necessary measure-
ments before making good and preparing for final installation.
The non-combustible hearth unit should now be secured in
place. Before sliding it in to position attach the sealing strips
provided along the rear faces of the hearth. Once positioned
centrally seal the the box frame to the hearth with the silver
tape provided. Before running the gas supply into the opening,
protect the hearth surface using surplus packaging materials.
SCREW FIXING. For fixing by screw, mark and drill the fireframe
or base, and the relevant points in the opening or on the wall.
Rawlplugs will again be required. Pre-punched holes are not
proided for this purpose to allow you to choose the optimum
positions.
GAS SUPPLY. Following preparation for the fixing method, the
concealed gas supply, where required, can now be put into
place. Refer to the gas supply section for suggested pipe routes.
The ends of the sleeving in which the gas pipe is run should be
sealed. The ends of the 8mm supply pipe should be temporari-
ly sealed to prevent the ingress of debris during fixing.
CABLE FIXING. For fixing of the fire by the cable method, see
the relevant section. The cable fixing locations should be
marked on the back of the opening and the holes drilled. Fit the
fibre rawlplugs and eyebolts to these holes. Note: PPllastic
rrawllpllugs aarre N
NOT ssuitablle fforr tthhis aappllicationn.
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Mark out lintel position
Old fireplace opening
This area MUST be non-combustible
flat and vertical to ensure good seal.
Make good wall surface
Insert lintel
Create opening to correct size
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foam strips
silver tape
