Site Requirements
This appliance is designed to be wall-hung. Do not recess any part of the appliance into
the wall. This Appliance may be installed in most rooms in a home, however there are
exceptions, and the appliance may not be used in the following rooms;
Bedrooms - or areas which are mainly used for sleeping. · Bathrooms - or areas where
large amounts of steam are likely to be generated.
Installation in living rooms is common, however other rooms such as kitchens, dining
rooms and hallways are permitted, providing a suitable natural gas supply is available,
and rooms sizing and ventilation requirements are strictly adhered to (see section 4.1).
The appliance is designed to be versatile, and as such will operate correctly when exposed
to normal gentle draughts experienced within the home. It is not recommended, however
that the appliance be installed in areas where it is likely to be exposed to persistent strong
draughts, that may be generated by outside doors or windows, air vents etc.
It is recommended that the appliance should not be installed within 500mm of any air
vent.
Clearances to non-combustibles
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 proceeding with installation.
Clearances to the sides of the appliance are 50mm (2in). Clearance to the front of the
appliance is 500mm (20in).
The back of the appliance may be installed directly onto a non-combustible wall, providing
the area behind the appliance is 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 (16”) from the top of the appliance glass panel and the wall above
the appliance is non combustible.
Clearances to combustible materials
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 window panel (not the large glass fascia ).
Combustible materials should not be positioned directly in front of the appliance within a
distance of one meter.
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 appliance. 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 exposure to moderate heat and moisture before
proceeding with their installation.
The back of the appliance may be installed directly onto a combustible wall, providing it is
