3.9 Fireplace clearances.
3.9.1
The minimum height from the top surface of the hearth to the underside of any
shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is shown below: -
•
For a shelf up to 150mm deep
Minimum height = 760mm.
•
For a shelf deeper than 150mm
Minimum height = 760mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm.
(See figure 2).
3.9.2
The minimum mandatory side clearance to combustible surfaces projecting
beyond the front of the appliance is 100mm. For access purposes a 10mm clearance
to non-combustible surfaces is recommended on the left side of the appliance, on the
right side the recommended clearance is 50mm for access to the slider control.
3.10 Installation options.
In the United Kingdom, as supplied, the appliance can be installed in the following
situations: -
3.10.1
Conventional fireplace and hearth.
To a fireplace complete with surround and hearth as shown in figure 3 and complying
with BS1251 after removal of the fireback and sufficient material behind the fireback
for a debris catchment space. The required fireplace and debris catchment area are
shown in figure 4.
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Figure 2. Combustible shelf clearances.
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