Valcourt Antoinette, User'S Installation And Operation Manual

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FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual
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6 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
The clearances shown in this section have been determined by test according to procedures set out in
EN13240 standard. When the fireplace is installed so that its surfaces are at or beyond the minimum
clearances specified, combustible surfaces will not overheat under normal and even abnormal operating
conditions.
No part of the fireplace may be located closer to combustibles than the minimum clearance figures given.
The following clearances meet the minimum requirements for a safe installation.
Side wall : 51 cm measured from the inside door frame.
Side mantle thickness : 76 mm maximum
Wall in front of fireplace : 1219 mm
Ceiling : 2.13 m measured from the base of the fireplace.
Fireplace enclosure :
Back wall : 0 mm
Sides : 0 mm
Floor (under the fireplace) : 0 mm
Combustible shelf : 117 cm from the base of the fireplace for a shelf with a depth of 305 mm or less.
6.1 Locating the Certification
Label
Since the information given on the
certification label attached to the
appliance
always overrides the
information published in any other
media (owner’s manual, catalogues,
flyers, magazines and/or web sites), it
is important to refer to it in order to
have a safe and compliant installation.
In addition, you will find information
about your fireplace (model, serial
number, etc.). You can find the
certification label on the right hand
side of the fireplace jacket.
6.2 Required Supply of Combustion Air
During operation, the fireplace requires fresh air for combustion and draws air out of the house. It may
starve other fuel burning appliances such as gas or oil furnaces. As well, exhaust fans may compete for air,
causing negative pressure in the house, resulting in smoke entering the house from the fireplace. To
overcome this problem, we strongly recommend that you
bring fresh air to the fireplace. Check with local
authorities having jurisdiction in your area, it may be mandatory. See Appendix 1: Installing the Fresh Air
Intake Kit.