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Installation and operation manual – Chic-Choc woodburning cookstove
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8.3 Clearances Reduction to the Walls and the Ceiling
It is often desired to use as little space as possible when
installing cookstove. To do this, it is possible to reduce
the clearances safely and install the cookstove closer to
the walls by permanently installing a heat shield between
the cookstove and the flammable material. It is possible
to obtain a heat shield that respects the dimensions
requirements indicated in sections "
". It is possible that additional sections
or extensions are needed in order to reduce clearances
easily and safely.
It is also possible to fabricate the heat shield but one must be careful since the rules for heat
shield construction are sometimes complicated. Read and apply the instructions carefully.
Some regions may have different regulations. Consult the local building code or contact the
fire department for restrictions, inspection and installation requirements in the area.
8.3.1 Heat Shield Construction Rules
− Adhesives used in the shield construction must not inflame or loose their adhesive properties at the
temperature that potentially will be reached.
− The assembly hardware must allow for complete vertical ventilation.
− The assembly hardware that penetrates in the combustible material from the screen surface can
only be used on the edges of the screen.
8.3.2 Clearances to combustible with Heat Shield AC02765 and AC02766
FLUSH
30''
D
A
B
E
US
36''
92cm
CAN
48''
122cm
Ve
Ho
N
80''
203cm
C
F
C