Installation Options - British Fires NEW FOREST ELECTRIC Guide D'installation Et Mode D'emploi

// 9.0 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 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.
// WARNING:
Before enclosing the appliance, test the power in situation in order to ensure the power to the
appliance working properly.
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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.
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9.1 INSTALLATION OPTIONS

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 18.
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.
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// CAUTION:
Do not keep the appliance connected to the electrical supply during installation
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