Mendota FV44I Gen 3, Инструкция по сборке, установке и эксплуатации

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3.2.14 Hearth Pad Requirement
A non-combustible hearth protector with a thermal insulation rating of R-1 is required when installing this fireplace directly on
the floor and must extend a minimum of 16" in front of the fireplace.
For every 1” the fireplace is raised off the floor, the depth of the required hearth protector may be reduced
by 2”. If fireplace is raised off the floor 6" or more, no hearth protector is required for fire protection .
Pre-existing non-combustible hearth pads are approved. New hearth pads installed are required to have a thermal insulation
value of R-1.
Caution: Vinyl floors and floating laminated floors may warp if installed in front of this unit even if fireplace
is
raised 6” or more due to local hea ting up of the floor material s causing thermal expansion locally. Use a
hearth pad instead of vinyl or laminate flooring in the hearth pad area in front of this fir eplace even if this
unit is raised 6” or m ore.
Caution: Modern carpets use polypropylene, ny lon or polyester fibers in the upper visible layer. These fibers
when exposed to radiant heat can curl and stiffen. It is not possible to prevent radiation effects to the carpet
fibers even when this unit is raised high. Avoid installing carpets in the hea rth pad area in front of this
fireplace Insert.
Figure 3-31 Raised Hearth
R-1 Rating Required