V. HEARTH AND FIRE SURROUND
In conformity with Building Regulations, the stove should be installed on a solid, non-combustible surface
such as concrete or masonry. This must be at least 125mm (5”) thick. The specified depth may include
the thickness of any solid non-combustible floor beneath the hearth. Combustible material should not
be placed beneath constructional hearths unless there is an air-space of at least 50mm between the
underside of the hearth and the combustible material, or the combustible material is at least 250mm (10”)
below the top of the hearth.
Dimensions of the hearth should project at least 300mm (12”) forward of the front of the appliance
and 150mm (6”) at the sides. The stove must be situated at least 1000mm (40”) from any combustible
material including furniture, magazine rack and clothing etc. Do not dry clothes on or within this proximity
of the stove.
Fire recesses must be constructed from non-combustible material. The minimum clearance between the
stove and the recess wall should be 76mm (3”).
IMPORTANT:
Do not install the stove in closets or alcoves. Central locations are desirable; however the minimum
run of pipe to the chimney should be the deciding factor when choosing a location.
Do not store flammable liquids in the same room as the stove.
Minimum wall clearance must be maintained as illustrated below.
C
C
BACK WALL
SIDE
W
ALL
SIDE
W
ALL
ADJACENT WALL
B
A
SIDE WALL A - 229 mm / 9”
BACK WALL B - 76 mm / 3”
CORNER C - 26 mm / 1”
C
C
BACK WALL
SIDE
W
ALL
SIDE
W
ALL
ADJACENT WALL
B
A
SIDE WALL A - 229 mm / 9”
BACK WALL B - 76 mm / 3”
CORNER C - 26 mm / 1”
