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4.0 SITE REQUIREMENTS
A non-combustible shelf of any depth may be positioned above the appliance pro-
vided it is no closer than 220mm (8.66") from the top of the appliance glass panel
and the wall above the appliance is non combustible. The appliance can be mount-
ed directly onto all types of combustible floors and hearths.
Inglenooks & false chimney breasts
Where fitting in an inglenook or false chimney breast, the top, back and sides of
the inglenook wall must be of a non combustible material such as calcium silicate,
brick, or stone. Sizes and clearances must be in accordance with figure 2. If a void
is created in a false chimney breast above the appliance it should be vented at
high and low levels to allow air circulation (see figure 3). These vents should com-
municate with each other via the space inside of the false chimney breast in
order to prevent heat build-up within the void and maximise the heat released
into the room. Inside the inglenook, the minimum clearance from the top of the
appliance is 220mm. Refer to figure 2 for clearance to the back, sides and front of
the appliance.
Where an inglenook type installation is created below a disused flue then the flue
should be properly de-commissioned and sealed at the base using non-com-
bustible materials. The old flue should be ventilated to prevent condensation and
possible damage to the fabric of the building. This ventilation cannot be used as
purpose provided ventilation for the appliance and separate provision must be
made for this (refer to section 4.1 for information on ventilation).
Clearance to combustible materials
For other types of installations, it may be necessary to install the appliance in prox-
imity to combustible materials. Combustible materials are generally 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 mod-
erate heat, should be considered as a combustible material or surface. If a com-
bustible shelf or wooden fire surround are to be sited in proximity to the stove the
following clearances (see figure 4) must be adhered to;
Maximum depth of shelf
50mm
75mm
150mm
TV installation
Note; TV manufacturer's instructions must be consulted and take precedence
insofar as positioning of heating appliances are concerned. If the stove is to be
installed underneath a wall-mounted TV, then this can be achieved by installing a
shelf above the appliance to protect the TV from the heat produced by the stove.
The shelf must be constructed from a non-combustible material positioned
400mm from the top of the appliance. There must then be a clearance of 200mm
from the top of the shelf to the bottom of the TV. The depth of the shelf depends
on the depth (or protrusion from the wall) of the TV but must extend at least
50mm outward from the front of the TV. See figure 5. If a minimum distance of
50mm to the TV from the shelf front cannot be achieved it is acceptable to posi-
tion the stove forward from the wall and use a deeper shelf. If this the case then
the stove must be installed so as to prevent movement back to the wall. The non-
combustible shelf must not project further forward than the back edge of the
outlet grille on the top of the stove. In all cases the shelf must extend at least
50mm forwards from the TV.
Clearance to other combustible materials
Clearance to the sides of the appliance are 100mm (4") but curtains, drapes and
other fabrics are not permitted within a distance of 500mm (20") of the appliance
side (see figure 6). No such materials are permitted directly above the appliance
regardless of distance.The minimum clearance to the celling above the appliance is
800mm (31.5") measured from the top of the appliance.Combustible materials
should not be positioned directly in front of the appliance within a distance of 1000mm.
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, before they are fitted above the appliance or the appliance is installed underneath them.
The back of the appliance may be installed directly in front of a combustible wall, providing it is flat and does not interfere with the var-
ious vent holes in the back panel of the appliance. The wall must be structurally sound and be constructed from a material capable of
withstanding moderate heat. Brick, concrete, finished plaster, most types of conventional wall paper and dry-lined plasterboard are usu-
ally examples of suitable materials, however as there are many methods of wall construction and many variations in the composition of
construction materials, in some circumstances, cracking may occur to plasterwork. 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 discolouration may occur over time.
Avoid siting the appliance near joins or joints in plasterboard as exposure to moderate heat may cause cracking along the joint line. The
appliance weighs 32kgs and it is important that the floor can support this weight. Take care that loose rugs are kept clear of the appli-
ance as these can move against the appliance and become damaged.
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Minimum distance from the top of the
appliance to the underside of the shelf
220mm
280mm
450mm
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Figure 3
100
All dimensions
in mm
Figure 5
Figure 4
All dimensions
All dimensions
in mm
in mm
Figure 6
500
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220
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