User's Instructions

// 8.0 INSTALLATION // 8.1 INSTALLATION – STUDWALL
Stud wall installation
British Fires assumes absolutely no responsibility for injuries and
damages that may occur due to improper installation or handling.
Remove any protective film coatings from the finished/decorative
surfaces of the appliance, if any. After having selected the final position
of the appliance taking into account the integrity of the wall the electric
appliance may be secured to the wall.
To ensure customer safety, be sure to design the installation so that
the strength of both the wall and any wall fixings used are sufficient. Do
not block the ventilation holes of the appliance. The wall onto which the
appliance/stud wall is installed must be flat. Install only on a vertical
surface. Avoid sloped surfaces. Installation onto anything other than a
vertical wall may result in fire, damage or injury.
If the appliance/stud wall is to be mounted on a dry lined wall or a timber
framed construction wall then efforts should be made to fix into two or
more wooden studs, or supporting wooden members of the wall using
the fixing screws provided. If this is not achievable then the wall should
be strengthened using appropriate building materials.
Ensure that the correct wall plugs are used for the type of wall that the
stud work is being connected to.
Ensure the plug or fuse spur is fully accessible.
The stud wall MUST include a header at the dimensions,
highlighted on the following pages. This is to ensure
that the weight of the finished wall is not resting on
top of the appliance.
The power inlet cable can be installed through your
choice of two locations on the top, right hand corner
of the appliance. Each can be accessed through one
removable plate.
This appliance should be positioned on a firm level
surface and in a clean ‘dust free’ environment. If fitted
into an open chimney, the chimney must be blocked
off to reduce the risk of draught and damp through
the fire, which may cause the safety cut out system in
the fan heater to operate.
The base of the opening/stud work must be able to
take the full weight of the appliance.
Any protruding headers MUST be made of a non-combustible material.
See page 10.
To install into a stud wall the mounting bracket must
be removed from the rear of the appliance as shown
in section 8.2.
Once the frame work has been constructed and secured to the wall and the
appliance is in its end position, ensure that there is power to the appliance
before any cladding/plasterboard is installed.
The wall where the appliance is to be
installed must be capable of long-term
support of the total load of the appliance.
Measures should also be taken to ensure
sufficient strength to withstand the force
of earthquakes, vibration and other external
forces. Plasterboard alone is not considered
to be a structural material. It is not
recommended to rely on plasterboard fixings
alone to support the weight of the appliance.
Check regularly for security of wall fixings as
appropriate. Also check security of supply cable and
connections. If the supply cable becomes damaged,
it must be replaced by a service agent or competent
person, such as a qualified electrician.
// WARNING:
Before enclosing the appliance, test the power in situation
in order to ensure the power to the appliance working properly.
// CAUTION:
Do not keep the appliance connected to the electrical supply at this time.
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