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3. LIST OF AVAILABLE KITS
Description Part number
! Spacer kit (5 inch) 0595121
! Spacer kit (3 inch) 0595131
! Timber frame Flue Clearance kit. 0583141
This kit includes : -
1 off Insulation for rear of fire
1 off Flue clearance sleeve
1 off Drip collar
1 off External wall plate
Under no circumstances is the fire to be recessed into Timber frame constructions. For
timber framed installations see section 7.
4. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
4.1 The appliance can be installed into the following :-
a) A minimum 4.5in rebate surround or 5in. spacer kit Part No 0595121. Where
either of these are mounted to a combustible wall make sure that there is no combustible
material or combustible cladding in the area indicated on the wall fixing template.
b) A 2in rebate surround in conjunction with the 3in. spacer kit Part No 0595131.
Where the surround is mounted to a combustible wall make sure that there is no
combustible material or combustible cladding in the area indicated on the wall-fixing
template.
c) Recessed into a builder’s opening or cavity of a non- combustible wall. The
minimum cavity size is shown in figure 1. A lintel may be required above the recess
opening. If in doubt seek expert building advice. Lintel construction details are given in
section 7 of this guide.
This appliance must not be recessed into a combustible wall.
4.2
Note that soft wall coverings (e.g. embossed vinyl etc.) are easily affected by heat.
They may therefore, scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating appliance.
Please bear this in mind when installing.
4.3
Installation to a timber-framed building should be in accordance with the relevant
sections of The Institute of Gas Engineers publication IGE/UP/7 “Gas installations in
timber frame buildings”.
Please note that advice should be sought before installing in a timber frame building
since the alterations required may nullify any NHBC cover relating to the property. If in
doubt, guidance should be requested from your local authority planning or building
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