Unit installation

Where no specific instructions are given, reference should be made to the relevant
British Standard Code of Practice.
5.1.1 Considerations for timber framed buildings.
Installation to a timber-framed building should be in accordance with the relevant
sections of The Institute of Gas Engineers publication IGE/UP/7 “Gas installations in
timber frame buildings”.
Please note that advice should be sought before installing in a timber frame building
since the alterations required may nullify any NHBC cover relating to the property. If
in doubt, guidance should be requested from your local authority planning or building
department.
Under no circumstances is the fire to be recessed into timber frame
constructions. For timber framed installations see section 8.
5.2 Ventilation requirements.
No special ventilation bricks or vents are required into the room containing the
appliance.
5.3 Fireguard requirements.
A fireguard complying with BS 8423 should be fitted for the protection of young
children, the elderly, the infirm and pet animals.
5.4 Room considerations.
5.4.1 This appliance has exposed battery and electric motor components. It is not
recommended, therefore, that it be used in rooms which contains a bath, shower or
where steam is regularly present due to the possibility of corrosion or electrical
shorting.
5.4.2 Note that soft wall coverings (e.g. embossed vinyl etc.) are easily affected by
heat. They may therefore, scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating
appliance. Please bear this in mind when installing.
5.4.3 It is advisable that combustible fabrics such as curtains are not fitted above the
fire. If, however, this is unavoidable, the extreme bottom edge of the fabric must be at
least 780mm above the base of the fire.
5.5 Fireplace preparation.
5.5.1 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. The fireplace floor should be reasonably flat to
ensure that a good seal with the convection box can be made.
5.5.2 A hole 152mm (6in) dia. is required through the wall for the flue unit. The height
of the hole centre is shown in figure 2 and on the wall-fixing template supplied with
the appliance.
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