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Combustible materials are defined as wood, fabrics, or other materials likely to combust if exposed to flame.
Generally, any material, which is likely to discolour, melt or misshape when exposed to moderate heat, should
be considered as a combustible material or surface.
Clearance to the sides of the appliance are 100mm(4in) but curtains, drapes and other fabrics are not permitted
within a distance of 500mm(20in) of the appliance sides. No such materials are permitted directly above the
appliance regardless of distance.
The minimum clearance to the ceiling above the appliance is 800mm measured from the top of the appliance
glass panel.
Combustible materials should not be positioned directly in front of the appliance within a distance of one metre.
Under no circumstances should any electrical equipment e.g. plasma screen TV sets etc. be positioned on the
wall above the appliance. The appliance is designed to be wall mounted alone and not in conjunction with any
type of combustible fire surround. No combustible shelves should be positioned on the wall above the appli-
ance. It should be established that any mirrors or picture frames etc. to be positioned on the wall above the
appliance are able to withstand prolonged moderate heat before proceeding with their installation.
The back of the appliance may be installed directly onto a combustible wall, providing it is relatively flat and does
not interfere with the various vent holes in the back panel of the appliance. The wall must be structurally sound
and constructed from a material capable of withstanding moderate heat. Finished plaster, conventional wall
paper and dry-lined plasterboard are examples of suitable materials. Materials such as flock, blown vinyl and
embossed paper which are sensitive to even small amounts of heat should be avoided as scorching and or dis-
colouration may occur over time.
The appliance may be positioned as close to a solid floor (i.e. stone, wooden laminate etc.) as the particular
design of fireframe permits, however it is not permitted to install the appliance onto carpet, rugs or fabric mate-
rials of any kind. In a situation where the appliance is installed at floor level in a carpeted room or space with a
fabric floor covering then a non combustible hearth with a minimum projection into the room of 100mm and a
minimum width of 820mm must be used.
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Non combustible surfaces are defined as brick, metal, marble, concrete etc. and also a number of man-made
materials impervious to flame. If in doubt refer to the material manufacturer for further information before pro-
ceeding with installation.
Clearances to the sides of the appliance are 50mm (2in). Clearance to the front of the appliance is 500mm (2ft).
The back of the appliance may be installed directly onto a non-combustible wall, providing it is relatively flat and
does not interfere with the various vent holes in the back panel of the appliance.
The appliance may be installed with or without a non combustible hearth. If a hearth is fitted, the size and design
may be as desired.
A non combustible shelf of any depth may be positioned above the appliance provided it is no closer than
400mm from the top of the appliance glass panel.
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