9.0 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 any room in a home except bedrooms or bathrooms - or areas where large amounts of steam are likely to be generated.

It should be noted that heaters create warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to the heater. Installing the heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating the heater where impurities in the air (such as tobacco smoke or candle smoke) exist, may discolor walls.

Installation in living rooms is common, however other rooms such as kitchens, dining rooms and hallways are permitted, providing a suitable natural gas supply or propane gas supply is available, and rooms sizing and ventilation requirements are strictly adhered to (see section 8.0).

The appliance is designed to be versatile, and as such will operate correctly when exposed to normal gentle drafts 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 drafts, that may be generated by outside doors or windows, air vents etc. It is recommended that the appliance should not be installed within 20” of any air vent.

CAUTION

The back of the appliance may be installed directly onto a combustible wall or 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.

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 4”. Clearance to the front of the appliance is 20”.

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 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 discolor, 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 4” but curtains, drapes and other fabrics are not permitted within a distance of 20” 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 32” 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 40”.

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 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 materi- als. 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 discoloration may occur over time.

If the appliance is to be mounted on a dry-lined wall or a timber framed construction wall then the integrity and ability of the wall to carry the weight of the appliance must be confirmed. It is important in these circumstances that any vapor control barrier is not damaged, and that any structural members of the house frame are not damaged.

The appliance may be positioned as close to a solid floor (i.e. stone, wooden laminate etc.) as the particular design of fire frame permits, however it is not permitted to install the appliance within 4” of carpet, rugs or fabric materials of any kind. This dimension is measured vertically to the bottom of the appliance frame.