6
FLOOR PROTECTION
This heater must have a non-combustible
fl
oor protector (ember protection) installed beneath it if the
fl
oor is of combustible
material. If a
fl
oor pad is used, it should be UL listed or equal. If the
fl
oor protector is not UL Listed, then it must comply with NFPA
211. The requirements for NFPA 211 2010 Edition are:
1. The
fl
oor under the appliance is protected with closely spaced solid masonry units not less than 2” (51mm) in thickness.
2. The top surface of the masonry is covered with sheet metal not less than 24 gauge (0.024” (0.61mm)).
3. The
fl
oor protector extends not less than 18” (457mm) beyond the appliance on all sides.
Dimension
Inch
mm
J
Appliance Width
28
711
K
Appliance Depth
22
558
L Front
18
457
M
Back
18
457
N
Left
18
457
P Right
18
457
Q
Total Width
64
1625
R
Total Depth
58
1473
S
Around vent
2
51
M
INIMUM
F
LOOR
P
ROTECTOR
D
IMENSIONS
For Australian installations
refer to Appendix A