Valcourt FP14 Cartier, Инструкция по установке и эксплуатации

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FP14 Cartier - Installation and Operation Manual
(optional), outside air kit and chimney. If possible, you should choose a location where the chimney will
pass through the house without cutting floor or roof rafters.
B. Usually, no additional floor support is needed for the fireplace. The adequacy of the floor can be
checked by first estimating the weight of the fireplace system. Weight is given in Section 2.1: FP14
Cartier Specifications . Next, measure the area occupied by the fireplace, note the floor construction
and consult your local building code to determine if additional support is needed.
WARNING: THE FIREPLACE MUST BE INSTALLED ON A LEVEL AND STRAIGHT (NOT
UNEVEN) SURFACE.
6.3.1.1 Raised base installation of more than 8" (R value for the hearth extension not required)
The FP14 Cartier may be installed directly on the floor or on a raised combustible or non combustible base.
In case the fireplace is elevated more than 8" ( B ), an R value for the hearth extension is not required.
However, the upper and lower angle, for the full width of the floor protection, must be protected 2"
horizontally and vertically ( E ) by a non ‐ combustible material. For example, a sheet metal (not included).
Apart from these two corners, the sheet metal does not have to cover the rest of the wall between the base
of the fireplace and the floor.
CLEARANCES
MINIMUM
MEASUREMENTS
A 84" (2134 mm)
E 2" (51 mm)
B
8" (203 mm)
minimum