MCZ Vivo 70 Wood - Manual (Page 7)

Chapter 2
INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL
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2. INSTALLATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNI
10683
2.1. OPERATING AREA
For good operations and good heat distribution, the fireplace stove
should be positioned in a place where the air required for combustion
can flow (at least 60 m 3 /h must be available) according to installation
standards and current regulations in the country of installation.
The room volume must not be less than 60 m
3 .
Air must enter through permanent apertures on the walls (near the
fireplace stove) that open outdoors with a minimum section of 360 cm 2 .
These apertures (air vents) must be made so as not to be obstructed in
any way.
Air can also be taken from adjacent rooms as long as these are
equipped with outdoor air vents and not bedrooms or bathrooms or
rooms where fire hazards do not exist such as garages, wood sheds,
flammable material warehouses, strictly observing the provisions of
current regulations.
 Fireplace stoves may not be installed in
bedrooms, bathrooms and where another
heating device is installed without autonomous
air flow (fireplace, stove, etc.).
 Placing the fireplace stove in explosive
environments is prohibited.
 The floor of the room where the fireplace stove
is to be installed must be strong enough to
support its weight.
 In the event of wood floors, install a protective
covering in accordance with current regulations
in the country of installation.
 If walls are not flammable, install the fireplace
stove at least 5 cm from the walls.
2.2. PRECAUTIONS
The fireplace stove must be installed in a suitable surface that permits
routine opening and maintenance operations.
The room must be:

suitable for room operating conditions
 equipped with an adequate smoke exhaust system
 equipped with outdoor ventilation