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installation planning
2.5 floor protection
If the appliance is to be installed on top of a combustible floor, it must be placed on an approved non-combustible
hearth pad, that extends 8" (203mm) beyond the appliance sides and back, and 18" (45.7cm) in Canada / 16”
(40.6cm) in the USA to the front. The reduced clearance from the back of the appliance may result in the appliance
pad terminating shorter than 8" (203mm) beyond the appliance.
Refer to local building codes for suitable floor protection materials.
MUR ARRIÈRE
B
MUR DE CÔTÉ
A
MUR ARRIÈRE
C
MUR DE CÔTÉ
K
J
J
I
D
E
E
F
MINIMUM FLOOR PROTECTION
FRONT (L)
SIDES (M)
BACK (N)
CANADA
18" (45.7cm)
8" (203mm)
USA
16" (40.6cm)
8" (203mm)
2.6 outside air
The following are signs that fresh air may be required for the appliance to better function:
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When there is combustion present, wood burns poorly, smoke spills, back-draft takes place, and your
chimney does not draw steadily.
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In the winter, there is too much condensation on the windows.
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Opening a window seems to alleviate the above symptoms.
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A ventilation system is installed in the house.
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Other devices are present that exhaust house air.
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The house has tight fitting windows and/or is equipped with a well-sealed vapour barrier.
Systems such as HRV’s are designed to bring fresh air into your home and will resolve these related performance
issues with your appliance.
If outside air is brought directly to the appliance, a damper allowing 100% closure shall be used (not supplied). The
air inlet must prevent material from dropping into the inlet and also prevent rodents from entering from the outside
(a wire mesh having openings not larger than 1/4” by 1/4” [6.4mm by 6.4mm] is sufficient).
Floor protection is required for spark and ash shielding, but not for limiting floor temperatures from the radiant
heat of the appliance. The appliance was designed and safety-tested so that without any protection, the floor
would not overheat.
note:
If a section of horizontal chimney connector is used, floor protection is required under
the chimney connector and 2” (51mm) beyond each side.
note:
L
M
M
N
