Hearths, Fire Surrounds and Shelves
The oor or recess on which the re stands shall have adequate load bearing capacity. Particular attention shall
be paid to existing constructions.
It is important to ensure that the replace is installed on a non-combustible surface.
Do not install this unit directly onto wooden or carpet oors.
Any re surround or hearth should be suitable for use with a solid fuel re.
Allowances must be made for expansion and contraction when tting materials up against the re which may
become hot.
Hearths
The construction of hearths must be in line with the Building Regulations Document J.
Both the constructional hearth and the superimposed hearth must be made from non combustible material.
The constructional hearth must be at least 125mm thick and protrude 500mm forward from the front face of the
appliance and 150mm each side from the edge of the appliance. See diagram.
The superimposed hearth must be 225mm forward from the front face of the appliance and 150mm each side
from the edge of the appliance. See diagram.
New hearths, replaces recesses and chimneys should be constructed to conform to Building Regulations
Document J.
Hearths, or plinths constructed to support the re above the hearth, must be horizontal.
Any hole in the wall installation will still require a hearth to be tted.
Fire Surrounds
Some re surrounds require the re to be set forward from the chimney breast or to be raised for aesthetic
reasons. Ensure that these requirements are taken into account when positioning the re. Take this into account
when forming the recess and front nished face of the replace for the re. The minimum distance to the edge
of any re surround from the edge of the re frame must be minimum 200mm (8”).
Protection of Heat and Shelves
As on all heat producing appliances the use of ammable wall coverings directly above or to the sides of the
re may lead to a re hazard. Please bear this in mind when installing the appliance or decorating. Due to
the extreme temperatures that can be achieved above the re always ensure that any TV’s, paintings or other
combustible items that may be near do not become excessively hot. For TV’s always consult the manufacturers
instructions to see if exposure to heat will cause damage.
10
150
FIRE FRAME
SUPERIMPOSED
HEARTH
CONSTRUCTIONAL
HEARTH
150
30
225
500
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