How To Install A Built In Braai

Installation procedures - Built in braais

1. Construct brick support walls (1) for the unit. Choose personal desired height 7 –9 bricks high).
   
   
2. Position the unit , cover sides back and the top with fiberglass insulation (2) and brick in the unit. A lintel or slab underneath the unit is not required.
   
   
3. Ensure that a gap of 20mm (2) is left between the body of the unit (sides and back) and the brickwork to allow for expansion.
   
   
4. The inner dimensions of the chimney must not be less than the flue outlet opening size on the top of the unit. (3)
   
   
5. Flue Liners (steel or asbestos) will provide a smooth surface for better draw, and will protect brickwork against heat corrosion (4)
   
   
6. Chimney height is critical for a proper draw 2.5m is the minimum.
   
   
7. Use standard flashing material and procedures to waterproof chimney stack (5)
   
   
8. Flue can be offset in order to avoid obstructions.
   
   
9. A cowl (rotating or fixed) (6) will keep rain out of the flue in order to prevent the unit from rusting. A rotating cowl will prevent down draughts on windy days and is a requirement on that roofs, together with a spark arrestor.
   
   
10. Exposed metal parts (cowl and cowl base and in some cases steel flue) must be painted with enamel or rust resistant paint after installation.
    
    
11. Interior components can be maintained with heat resistant matt black etchcote paint.