INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Efficiency Declaration
The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in
BS EN 613 : 2001 and the result after conversion to Gross using the
appropriate factor from Table 4 of SAP 2009 is 78%. The test data from which it
has been calculated has been certified by BSI. The efficiency value may be used
in the UK Government’s Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for energy rating
of dwellings.
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CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION
It is the law that all gas appliances are installed only by a GAS SAFE Registered
Installer, in accordance with these installation instructions and the Gas Safety
(Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 as amended. Failure to install appliances
correctly could lead to prosecution. It is in your own interest and that of safety to
comply with the law.
The installation must also be in accordance with all relevant parts of the Local and
National Building Regulations where appropriate, the Building Regulations
(Scotland Consolidation) issued by the Scottish Development Department, and all
applicable requirements of the following British Standard Code of Practice.
1. B.S. 5871 Part 1 Installation of Gas Fires
2. B.S. 6891 Installation of Gas Pipework
3. B.S. 5440 Parts 1 & 2 Installation of Flues and Ventilation
4. I.S 813 : 1996 Domestic Gas Installation, issued by the National Standards
Authority of Ireland.
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FIREPLACE / SURROUND SUITABILITY
The fire must only be installed with the surround supplied it
must not be installed
directly onto carpet or other combustible floor materials.
If a heating appliance is fitted directly against a wall combustible material must be
removed from behind it. Soft wall coverings such as blown vinyl, wall paper etc.
could be affected by the rising hot air and scorching and/or discoloration may
result. Due consideration should be made to this when installing or decorating.
This product can only be installed with the surround design supplied by the
manufacturer or designs which meet the criteria as required by BFM Europe.
For further details of specification requirements please contact BFM Europe
Technical Service.
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