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07/22
7027-804H
NOTE:
A Quadra-Fire floor protector (Part 811-0730)
is available through your dealer to be used as a floor
protector for the section under the insert body only. Floor
protection to front and sides of insert appliance must be
supplied in addition to this part.
F. Floor Protection
1
. Zero Clearance Installations*
It is necessary to install a floor protection of non-combustible
material with a R value of 3.0 (1 inch [25mm] minimum
thickness with a “k” value of 0.58) or a 1 inch (25mm) air
space between insert base and hearth.
2.
Non-Zero Clearance Installations*
A non-combustible floor protector is required with a minimum
R value of 3.0 (1 inch [25mm] minimum thickness with a
“k” value of 0.58) extending 6 inches (153mm) in front of
the insert and 8 inches (203mm) to each side of the door
opening.
*See Thermal Resistance:
R value.
NOTE:
Clearances may only be reduced by means
approved by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction
0 to 5 inches from bottom of unit,
thermal protection required. R value of
3.0.
5 inches or more from bottom of unit,
ember protection only required
Figure 11.1
Thermal Resistance: R value
The R value is a measurement of a material’s resistance to
heat transfer.
R value is convenient when more than one material is used
since you can add the R values together, whereas you can
not do this for k value.
The HIGHER the R factor means less heat is being
conducted through the non-combustible material to the
combustible material beneath it.
The R value of a material must be equal or larger then the
required R value to be acceptable.
Fire Risk.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specified.
• Failure to comply may cause house fire.
WARNING
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