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Heatilator • ECO-ADV-WS22 • 7057-128D • September 15, 2011
C. Hearth Protection Requirements
FLOOR PROTECTION:
•
Must be non-combustible material.
•
Extend beneath heater and to the front, sides and rear as
indicated.
• The floor must be non-combustible or otherwise
adequately protected from radiant heat given off by the
unit and from sparks and falling embers.
• A layer of thin brick or ceramic tile over a combustible
fl oor is NOT suffi cient.
In US installations,
it is necessary to install a fl oor protector
of a minimum of 1/4 inch (6.35mm), k value = 1.95 and R value
= 0.13 of non-combustilbe material a minimum of 16 inches
(406mm) in front of glass and 8 inches (203mm) to both
sides of the fuel loading door. Open the door and measure
8 inches (203mm) from the side edge of the opening in the
face of the appliance. *
See exception.
In Canada,
similar fl oor protection must be provided 18
inches (457mm) in front and 8 inches (203mm) from the
sides and rear of the appliance. *
See exception.
*EXCEPTION:
Non-combustible fl oor protections must
extend beneath the fl ue pipe when installed with horizontal
venting and extend 2 inches (51mm) beyond each side.
See Figure 31.4.
NOTICE:
• Illustrations and photos refl ect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.
• I
llustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.
• Actual installation may vary due to individual design preference
• Hearth & Home Technologies reserves the right to alter its products.
Must extend 2 in. (51mm) beyond
each side of pipe (shaded area)
USA required
Canada recommended
Figure 31.2
Figure 31.1
Figure 31.3
Figure 31.4
USA
USA
16 in. from glass
8 in.
Fuel loading door
31-5/8 in.
minimum
43-1/2 in.
minimum
8 in.
203mm (8 in.)
203mm
(8 in.)
203mm
(8 in.)
457mm (18 in.)
1359mm
(53-1/2 in.)
minimum
1066mm (42 in.)
minimum
CANADA
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
• Hearth pads must be installed exactly as specifi ed.
• High temperatures or hot embers may ignite concealed
combustibles.
Double-Wall Pipe
Required for
Hearth Pad Size
43-3/16 in.
(1097mm)
3 in.
(76mm)
27-3/8 in. (696mm)
31-11/16 in.
(805mm)
51-1/16 in.
(297mm)
135
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Optional
Coverage
Optional
Coverage
Optional
Coverage
Required-
Coverage
