Magiglo EMPATHY 16” Installation, Servicing & User Instructions - page 4
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4.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before working on pipe work, plug the ends to prevent the entry of debris. Decide upon the route
for the gas and lay pipes as required. Where pipes pass through walls they must be sleeved.
Before connecting any pipes to the appliance, fully purge pipes of debris or swarf etc. and connect
the gas supply to the 8mm elbow on the fire. Leak test the supply using an approved method.
Fires can be connected to the supply using semi rigid pipe i.e. copper tube also independently
certified, hand bendable corrugated stainless steel connection pipe (such as Forma Pipe ™) may
be used with this appliance
Note: An isolating valve must be situated near the appliance for servicing.
Overall inset depths ‐
Fully inset 155mm Semi inset 95mm In Cavity box 100mm
4.1
The appliance is a flueless visual flame heater designed to be installed into a fireplace
opening, a rebated fire surround or standing alone with its own outer case.
It can also be
installed partially inset in shallower fireplaces. It must be placed on a non combustible
surface of minimum 12mm thickness. The surface on which the appliance is to stand must
be flat, level and square to the back panel. Failure to observe this could result in the
appliance leaning away from the fireplace.
4.2
For stand alone installation the appliance can be fitted with a deep spacer kit (optional
extra part no. SPACERKIT) and can stand directly against a wall.
4.3
The fire comes with a 60mm spacer fitted to the front trim; we recommend that this
spacer is left on as it will keep the surfaces of the fireplace cooler. Any combustible
materials directly behind the fire frame or back panel must be removed and replaced with
suitable non combustible material such as superlux board, cement or similar.
4.4
Note: Purpose made surrounds, which have been specially tested with the appliance for
compatibility. (This includes the wooden hearth)
If a Magiglo Surround is used then the fires must be installed as supplied with the 60mm
spacer fitted
.
Where any other fireplaces or surround are used, the following guidelines
must be adhered to:
The fire surround, back panel, hearth and all paints / lacquers etc must be of minimum
150
o
c rating. Please ensure this is the case and if necessary check with the manufacturer,
as we cannot be held responsible for subsequent damage. If in doubt leave the spacer on.
4.5
Ensure adequate clearance from the fire to allow it to expand in the fireplace opening or it
may crack the marble back panel. The fireplace opening sizes should be as per fig 1 above.
4.6
To prevent heat from entering the area between the fireplace back panel and wall, the
void must be blocked or packed with a non‐flammable material and the supplied cavity box
must be used.
4.7
The hearth and back panel must be made from a non‐combustible material although
‘lightweight’ and tiled surrounds can be used provided they have a minimum heat rating of
620
Min
Flat
Area
550
Min
575
Max
520 Min Flat Area
400 Min
440 Max
Fig 1
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Fireplace opening sizes