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FP16
– Saint-Laurent - Installation and Operation Manual
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. Weights are given in the section 1.2.1 - FP16
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Saint-
Laurent Wood Fireplace Specifications. Next, measure the area occupied by the fireplace which is normally
62 5/8" x 31 3/4" (157.5 cm x 78.7 cm). 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.
1.3.4
Clearances to combustible materials
The clearances shown in this section have been determined by tests according to procedures set out in
safety standards ULC-S610 (Canada), UL 127 (USA). 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.
WARNING
NO PART OF THE FIREPLACE MAY BE LOCATED CLOSER TO COMBUSTIBLES THAN THE MINIMUM
CLEARANCES REQUIRED SPECIFIED ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL.
Figure 13: Clearances to combustible materials
Table 2 : Clearances to combustible materials
CLEARANCES*
A
8 1/2" (495 mm) minimum
B
24" (610 mm) minimum
* Measurements are from the door opening.
Wall in front of fireplace:
48"
Ceiling:
80" (2.03 m) measured from the base of the fireplace
Fireplace enclosure:
•
Back :
0"
•
Sides :
0"
•
Floor (under the fireplace):
0"
