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Floor in front of and under the fireplace
Floors made from combustible materials, such as carpets, parquet floors or cork is to
be protected by a shield of non-combustible material – for example ceramics, stone,
glass or steel – placed under the fireplace so that it should reach out to 50 cm in front
and 30 cm besides.
2.4 Connection of the fireplace
The connection for attaching to the chimney must be able to withstand at least 400°C.
PLEASE NOTE:
Before connecting the stove the local authority responsible for approving heat-
ing systems must be consulted!
Connection pieces must be firmly connected to the stove and to each other and must
not leak. They must not project into the open diameter of the
chimney. The connection piece between the stove and the chim-
ney must have the same diameter as the pipe socket on the
stove. Horizontal connection pieces of over 0.5 m must rise to-
X
wards the chimney at an angle of 10 degrees. Any pipes which
are not heat insulated or vertical must not be longer than 1 metre.
The requirements of the Fire Regulations (FeuVO) apply, as well
as local building regulations such as for the chimney standards
DIN 18896, DIN 4705, EN 13384, DIN 18160 and EN 15287.
Connection pieces must be tested to EN 1856-2. Measurement X
(distance from flammable construction and other materials) must
be as defined by the manufacturer of the connection piece.
PLEASE NOTE:
Fitting to a chimney with a functional height of less than 4 m, or if several stoves are
being fitted, less than 5 m, is not permitted. (See: Data for chimney calculations /
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