4.0 SITE REQUIREMENTS - CONTINUED
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Note: The spigot outlet of the fire is 565mm high, but should fit into the gather at the top of the fireplace as the appliance is fitted. Any
modifications to the fireplace opening must be to a height of 560mm min.
Radiant models: opening depths, include any plaster or infill panels which form part of the installation. Opening DEPTH should be
200mm or greater for a clay/cement lined or pre-cast flue which is new, unused, or previously used only with a gas appliance. DEPTH
should be 240mm or greater for a flue used for solid fuel of oil burning appliances.
Convector models: opening depths, include any plaster or infill panels which form part of the installation. Opening DEPTH should be
267mm or greater for a clay/cement lined or pre-cast flue which is new, unused, or previously used only with a gas appliance. DEPTH
should be 307mm or greater for a flue used for solid fuel of oil burning appliances.
Any existing under grate draught device must be sealed off. The opening wall must be non-combustible.
The appliance requires a hearth with non-combustible surface of at least 12mm thick. The top surface must be at least 50mm above the
surrounding floor level, or be surrounded by a raised edge or fender 50mm high.
To enable the products of combustion to be cleared properly up the flue, the outlet at the back of the appliance must have a 50mm min-
imum clearance between it and the back wall of the opening or any other obstruction. The area immediately above the outlet must form
a smooth path into the flue.
Any type of fire surround used with this appliance must be adequately sealed to the wall and floor.
A combustible shelf may be fixed to the wall above the fire, providing that it complies with the dimensions given below.
A non-combustible shelf may be fitted to within 10mm of the top edge of the fireframe. Combustible materials, such as wood, may be
fitted to within 100mm of either side of the fireplace opening, providing the forward projection does not exceed 100mm. Any com-
bustible side walls must be at least 500mm to the side of the radiant heat source. As with all heating appliances, any decorations, soft
furnishings, and wall coverings (i.e. flock, blown vinyl and embossed paper) positioned too close to the appliance may discolour or scorch.
Radiant models have a mounting depth of 180mm. In accordance with BS 5871 part 2, minimum debris collection volumes are required
behind the installed appliance. These are shown below and as dimension ‘X’ in figure 1.
CLAY/CEMENT LINES OR BLOCK FLUE WHICH IS NEW, UNUSED, OR PREVIOUSLY ONLY USED WITH A GAS FIRE.
X Dimension = 20mm
UNLINED FLUE OR CHIMNEY WHICH HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY USED FOR A SOLID FUEL OR OIL BURNING APPLIANCE
X Dimension = 60mm
Note: dimensions in italics refer only to convector models.
‘A’. Opening height: 540mm min/575mm max. (545mm min)
‘B’. Opening width: 375mm min/450mm max. (390mm
min/440mm max).
‘C’. Mounting depth: 180mm. (247 mm).
‘D’. Hearth must extend minimum of 150mm either side of the
opening.
‘E’. Hearth must extend minimum of 300mm in front of the
opening.
‘F’. Non-combustible hearth must be a minimum of 50mm in
height, or be surrounded by 50mm high fender.
‘G’. 470mm, this area must be flat and vertical to ensure a good
seal.
‘H’. 585mm, this area must be flat and vertical to ensure a good
seal.
‘X’. Debris collection space - See section 4.1.
Maximum depth of shelf Minimum distance from finished hearth
surface to underside of shelf
100mm 745mm
150mm 845mm
203mm 895mm
4.1 DEBRIS COLLECTION SPACE
‘A’
‘C’
‘B’
‘E’
‘F’
‘G’
‘H’
‘X’
‘D’
Figure 1
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