If a log guard (not included) with a height of at least 10 cm has been
installed, the minimum distances listed above are sufficient and
can be measured from the log guard.
5.2. LOAD-BEARING STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS MADE OF
CONCRETE AND REINFORCED CONCRETE
Open fireplaces must be installed to that no load-bearing structural
elements made of concrete or reinforced concrete are located wi-
thin 50 cm of the warm air exit points at the sides and lower than a
height of 50 cm above the exit points.
5.3. WOODEN BEAMS
Wooden beams may not be installed within the radiation area of the
fireplace insert. Air has to circulate around wooden beams above
an open fireplace with a minimum distance of 1 cm. You are not
allowed to directly anchor them with thermal bridges.
5.4. INSULATION LAYERS (SEE FIG. 6 + 7; FIG. 15)
Due to the information of the testing institute and the applicable
standards, all of our statements on insulation material are based
on mineral wool as the reference insulation material, details as fol-
lows. Alternative, suitable insulation material can also be used. But
is has to be certified by DIBT or have received a permit.
5.2.1. SPECIAL MEASURES FOR FIRE PREVENTION
OR ADJACENT, COMBUSTIBLE STRUCTURAL
ELEMENTS
1
Between built-in furniture and the fireplace facing, a distance
of at least 5 cm has to be maintained.
2
For structural element that only abut on small areas
(wall, floor or ceiling covering), we recommend a gap of 1 cm.
3
From the combustion chamber opening, there needs to be at least
an 80 cm gap toward the front, the sides, and the ceiling between
structural elements made of combustible construction materials
or flammable components as well as between built-in furniture,
unless the assembly and operation manual for the device does
not contain any other specifications.
4
When installing a radiation guard that is ventilated on both sides,
a distance of 40 cm is sufficient. The ventilated distance to the
radiation guard has to be at least 2 cm.
1 cm
2
4
GB 10
5 cm
1
3