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It is possible to fit the stove with less clearance around it – down to 50mm, but
the non-combustible material around it must be at least 150mm thick. This is
normally achieved when installing into a standard brick-built chimney breast
with double thickness walls to the rear and sides of the builder’s opening. Take
care that the wall finish is suitable to withstand temperatures of up to 200
o
C.
Hearths
Allow an apron of at least 225mm at the front of the stove and 150mm on either
side. Care should be taken to level the stove and secure the hearth. If existing
floors do not have adequate load bearing capacity then suitable modifications
must be adopted.
When the stove is in the desired position, fix the brackets provided to the back
feet and level the stove using the levelling screws, then mark the hearth through
the holes, remove the stove, and drill and plug the hearth for securing the stove.
Light Duty Hearths
Excluding the Bassington Baseline model, so long as the stove is installed in
accordance with the minimum clearance distances below then a light duty
hearth may be placed on a wooden floor. Note that all clearance distances to
combustible materials must be adhered to (see page 8).
1
12mm
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL HEARTH
