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10.2.
external use barbeques
Essastone can be used in external applications where a gas or electric inbuilt BBQ is used, with strict
adherence to the following requirements:
• The installation must not be in direct sunlight outside the roof area, it is only permitted in alfresco
applications inside the roof line
(See Fig. 2)
• All makes and specifications for BBQs are different, and the heat output will vary with the manner in which
they are used, the energy output from the burners and whether the BBQ has a hood or not. No BBQ can
come into direct contact with the essastone benchtop. The BBQ must be mounted using isolated metal
mounting points supported entirely by the cabinet frame, not from the benchtop.
• A minimum air gap of 10mm
must be observed around all
BBQ installations to prevent
conduction of energy into the
essastone and to allow for
adequate ventilation. Failure
to maintain this gap may result
in heat cracks, which are not
covered by warranty.
• A stainless steel or ceramic
trim (minimum width 25mm)
should be installed around the
perimeter of the BBQ (without
direct contact to the BBQ
itself) to assist in reflecting or
reducing radiated heat away
from the essastone benchtop.
• Heat protective mats (ceramic
trivets, wooden cutting boards
etc) must be used to rest hot
platters or cast iron grills. These
should be positioned on the
surface of the stone
immediately adjacent to the
cooking surface to protect
against thermal shock.
Damage due to thermal
shock around a BBQ is not
warranted.
Stainless steel or
ceramic trim
(25mm min width)
Minimum front rail
width 70mm
Inbuilt design,no front access
Air gap,minimum 10mm
Fig. 40
Stainless steel or
ceramic trim
(25mm min width)
Inbuilt design, front controls
Air gap,minimum 10mm
Fig. 41
Air gap,minimum 10mm
Mounting brackets
Stainless steel or
Ceramic trim
Fig. 42
sinks, cook tops, and appliances
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