Site Requirements - Baxi windermere TF Installation And Servicing Instrucnions

3.0 Site Requirements – Page 6
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3.1 Fireplace Surround and Hearth
1. A hearth of non-combustible material must be provided
within the fireplace opening on which material the stove
stands (where applicable) (Fig. 2).
2. A non-combustible hearth must also be provided in
front of the fireplace opening. This must be a minimum
of 20mm thick, the top surface of the hearth should be
a minimum of 50mm above floor level (Fig. 3).
3. The hearth should extend at least 75mm in front of the
stove legs and 150mm either side of the stove (Fig. 4).
4. If a fire surround is to be used, it must have a minimum
o
rating of 300 C. Any gaps between the wall and
surround must be sealed.
5. On no account should the stove be fitted directly
onto a combustible floor or carpet.
3.2 Ventilation
Grasmere
1. No purpose provided ventilation is required for the
appliance, normal adventitious room ventilation being
sufficient.
Windermere
1. A permanent air vent of 100cm
The permanent vent may be directly into the room in
which the appliance is installed, or to an adjacent room
which has a vent to outside of at least the same area.
2
minimum is required.