4.7
The minimum height from the top of the hearth to the underside of any shelf made
from wood or other combustible materials is as follows: -
!
For a shelf up to 150mm deep
Minimum height = 860mm.
!
For a shelf deeper than 150mm
860mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm
(See Graph 1).
4.8
Note that soft wall coverings (e.g. embossed vinyl, etc.) are easily affected by
heat. They may scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating appliance. Please
bear this in mind when installing.
4.9
This appliance must not be installed in any room that contains a bath or shower or
where steam is regularly present.
4.10
An extractor fan may only be used in the same room as this appliance, or in any
area from which ventilation for the appliance is taken, if it does not affect the safe
performance of the appliance. Note the spillage test requirements detailed further on in
this manual. If the fan is likely to affect the appliance, the appliance must not be
installed unless the fan is permanently disconnected.
4.11
Normal adventitious ventilation is usually sufficient to satisfy the ventilation
requirements of this appliance. In GB reference should be made to BS 5871 Part 2 and
in IE reference should be made to the current edition of IS 813 “Domestic Gas
Installations” which makes clear the conditions that must be met to demonstrate that
sufficient ventilation is available.
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Graph 1. Combustible shelf clearances
