Installation Clearances

Pink^® Batts^® Installation Clearances

Floor clearances

Follow the clearances specified by the manufacturer; if they are not known then

• Surface Mounted Luminaire - Minimum clearance 200mm; however it does not apply if the insulation is permanently shielded.
• Controlgear - Minimum clearance of 50mm from the insulation to the controlgear.
• Built in appliance - Minimum 50mm.
• Enclosures containing electrical equipment - Minimum 50mm.
• Metal chimney and flues - Minimum 50mm.
• Brick chimney - Minimum 50mm.
• Plumbing - Approximately 100mm around all plumbing penetrations through the floor.

Ceiling clearances: 

• Unmarked recessed luminaires -100mm; Insulation is to be seated in position
• CA rated luminaire - Nil ; No minimum clearance is required however do not install insulation over the top of the luminaire
• IC rated luminaire - Nil ; No minimum clearance is required and insulation can be installed over the top of the downlight. 
• Independent controlgear - 50mm, or on top of the insulation ; Place controlgear on top of the insulation where practicable. It must not sink; otherwise leave 50mm - Do not cover.
• Unducted fans - 200mm ; From outer edge of extractor fan to ALL other insulation including existing insulation
• Metal chimneys & flues - 75mm;  From outer edge of metal chimney flue to ALL other insulation including existing insulation