Table of Contents
Advertisement
4.1
Installations Not Requiring Optional Spacing Kit 617K
4.1.1 Fireplace size
The fireplace must comply
with the requirements
described in section 2.2. This
will probably entail removing
the fireback and infill material
behind the fireback. The
debris catchment area shown
in figure 7 must be kept clear
of obstructions.
4.1.2 Fireplace general
condition
The fireplace floor should be
reasonably flat to ensure that
the convection box can be
installed without it rocking
and so that a good seal can be made at the bottom front of the box. The front face of the
fireplace should be reasonably flat over the area covered by the convection box top and
side flange seals to ensure good sealing. These faces should be made good if necessary. If
the appliance is to be fitted against a wall with combustible cladding, the cladding must
be removed from the area covered by the fire front surround (see figure 5). We suggest
that the actual fire front is used as a template to mark the area for combustible cladding
removal.
4.1.3 Soundness for appliance attachment
Two primary methods of retaining the appliance are provided:-
1)
By fixing to the fireplace front surround.
2)
Using concealed tension cables fixed to the rear of the fireplace opening together
with secondary fixing to the fireplace floor.
The methods are detailed in section 8 of this manual. Before selecting the retention
method, consult with the customer. Method 2 is provided for instances where drilling
holes in the front surface of the fireplace surround is unacceptable to the customer or
otherwise impractical. N.B. It is unwise to attempt to drill into marble without the proper
tools and equipment.
If method 1 is chosen, make sure that the front surround area is sound enough to take the
rawlplugs and woodscrews. If necessary, make sound with a suitable cement.
INSTALLER'S GUIDE
4 F I R E P L A C E C H E C K
Figure 7 Fireplace Areas
Page 12
Advertisement
Table of Contents
