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Installation
6.1
Installation requirements
6.1.1
Requirements on the installation of the appliance in an existing fireplace
This chapter refers to the installation of the appliance in an existing open fireplace that
before was used for room heating.
• Make sure that the location agrees with the safety requirements. Refer to chapter
• Make sure the opening in the fireplace is large enough for a gap of 1 - 3 cm at
between the appliance and the inner fireplace walls .
• Make sure the floor can support the weight of the appliance. Refer to chapter
weight of the appliance.
• Make sure that the floor temperatures in front of the appliance cannot be higher than
85 °C, during use of the appliance. Refer to chapter
• The non-combustible floor in front of the appliance must have a width that extends at
least 150 mm from each side of the appliance and a minimum depth in front of the
appliance according the requirements in chapter
.
• Make sure the room where the appliance is installed is properly ventilated.
• Make sure that combustion air can flow into the appliance without obstruction.
• If applicable, install a valve in the external combustion air pipe.
6.1.2
Requirements on the installation of the appliance in a new built fireplace
Important:
• Make sure the floor is made of concrete or a solid pedestal of
nonflammable material.
• Make sure that the floor temperatures under and in front of the appliance
are maximum 85 °C, during use of the appliance. Refer to chapter
and
chapter
.
• Make sure the distance between the underside of the appliance and the
floor is minimum 1 cm.
• Make sure that the location agrees with the safety requirements. Refer to chapter
• Make sure to obey the clearances as listed in chapter
• Make sure the floor can support the weight of the appliance. Refer to chapter
weight of the appliance.
• Make sure the room where the appliance is installed is properly ventilated.
• Make sure that combustion air can flow into the appliance without obstruction.
• If applicable, install a valve in the external combustion air pipe.
• Make sure there is a 3 mm clearance on the sides and top of the appliance to allow for
expansion of the appliance during use.
• Install ventilation openings near the bottom and near the top of the fireplace surround,
to avoid heat accumulation in the fireplace surround.
• Make sure the total ventilation air inlet openings have a minimum area of 450 cm
2
. (2
inlet openings of minimum 225
2
.)
• Make sure the total ventilation air outlet openings have a minimum area of 450 cm
2
. (2
outlet openings of minimum 225 cm
2
.)
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