SITE REQUIREMENTS
4. Builders opening
To make installation easier make the opening larger than the minimum requirements where possible.
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Standard Height
Appliance | Dim A | Dim B | Dim C |
16" | 420 | 560 | 360 |
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22" | 570 | 620 | 360 |
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24" | 620 | 620 | 360 |
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26" | 670 | 620 | 360 |
28" | 720 | 620 | 360 |
Low Lintel
Appliance | Dim A | Dim B | Dim C |
16" | 420 | 510 | 360 |
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24" | 620 | 560 | 360 |
26" | 670 | 560 | 360 |
Many fireplace openings have a supporting lintel. Remove the covering plaster to identify it's position before starting any constructive work. Do not remove constructional lintels without making provision to support the remaining structure of the building.
The appliance must not form any part of the supporting structure.
4.1The chimney/flue must have a sealed connection to the appliance flue spigot.
4.2The structure of the builders opening will reach high temperatures. Use insulating blockwork to reduce the heat transfer to the external walls, in particular the area of the chimney breast above the opening.
4.3Take care when finishing the chimney breast and surrounding area. The conducted and convected heat emitted by the appliance could be high enough to crack normal plaster. Use a high temperature plaster, or face the area with a suitable high temperature plasterboard. New plaster should be fully dried before the appliance is used, or cracking could occur.
If you are in any doubt about your ability to produce a safe opening contact your Stovax dealer for professional advice.
5.FIRE surround clearances
If the appliance is to be fitted with a fire surround, use the minimum clearances, see Diagram below, between any point of the appliance and any combustible material. Stovax produce a selection of surrounds and details can be obtained from your local supplier.
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PR8105
5.1We recommend you obtain expert advice before proceeding with work of this nature.
5.2Some finishes may discolour with heat and some lower quality products may distort, or crack, when in use.
If stone / granite / marble or any other natural material is used to construct the fire surround, or any part of it, provision should be made for expansion and movement of the parts due to heating and cooling.
If you are in any doubt about the installation requirements, or suitablity of fire surrounds contact your Stovax dealer.
5.3All fire surrounds should be suitable for use with solid fuel heating products.
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