It is recommended that the appliance should not be installed within
500mm of any air vent.
Clearances to non-combustibles
Non combustible surfaces are defined as brick, metal, marble, concrete
etc. and also a number of man-made materials impervious to flame. If
in doubt refer to the material manufacturer for further information
before proceeding with installation.
Clearances to the sides of the appliance are 100mm (4in). Clearance to
the front of the appliance is 500mm (20in).
The back of the appliance may be installed directly onto a non-com-
bustible wall, providing the area behind the appliance is flat and does
not interfere with the various vent holes in the back panel of the appli-
ance.
The appliance may be installed with or without a non combustible
hearth. If a hearth is fitted, the size and design may be as desired.
A non combustible shelf of any depth may be positioned above the
appliance provided it is no closer than 400mm from the top of the
appliance glass panel and the wall above the appliance is non com-
bustible.
Clearances to combustible materials
Combustible materials are defined as wood, fabrics, or other materials
likely to combust if exposed to flame. Generally, any material, which is
likely to discolour, melt or misshape when exposed to moderate heat,
should be considered as a combustible material or surface.
Clearance to the sides of the appliance are 100mm(4in) but curtains,
drapes and other fabrics are not permitted within a distance of
500mm(20in) of the appliance sides. No such materials are permitted
directly above the appliance regardless of distance.
The minimum clearance to the ceiling above the appliance is 800mm
measured from the top of the appliance glass window panel (not the
large glass facia).
Combustible materials should not be positioned directly in front of the
appliance within a distance of one metre.
Under no circumstances should any electrical equipment e.g. plasma
screen TV sets etc. be positioned on the wall above the appliance. The
appliance is designed to be wall mounted alone and not in conjunction
with any type of combustible fire surround. No combustible shelves
should be positioned on the wall above the appliance. It should be
established that any mirrors or picture frames etc. to be positioned on
the wall above the appliance are able to withstand prolonged exposure
to moderate heat and moisture before proceeding with their installa-
tion.
The back of the appliance may be installed directly onto a combustible
wall, providing it is relatively flat and does not interfere with the vari-
ous vent holes in the back panel of the appliance. The wall must be
structurally sound and constructed from a material capable of with-
standing moderate heat. Finished plaster, conventional wall paper and
dry-lined plasterboard are examples of suitable materials. Materials
such as flock, blown vinyl and embossed paper which are sensitive to
even small amounts of heat should be avoided as scorching and or dis-
colouration may occur over time.
If the appliance is to be mounted on a dry lined wall or a timber framed
construction wall then the integrity and ability of the wall to carry the
weight of the appliance must be confirmed. It is important in these cir-
cumstances that any vapour control barrier is not damaged, and that
any structural members of the house frame are not damaged.
The appliance may be positioned as close to a solid floor (i.e. stone,
wooden laminate etc.) as the particular design of fireframe permits,
however it is not permitted to install the appliance within 100mm of
carpet, rugs or fabric materials of any kind. This dimension is measured
vertically to the bottom of the appliance frame.
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