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B. Hearth Protection Requirements
FLOOR PROTECTION: It is necessary to install a Type I
floor protector. (Spark & Ember protection ONLY)
Floor protector must be non-combustible material extending
under the appliance to a minimum of 16” (406 mm) in front of
glass, and 8” (203 mm) to both sides of the fuel loading door.
Open the door and measure 8” (203 mm) from the side edge
of the opening in the face of the appliance. *See exception.
In Canada,
similar floor protection must be provided 18” (457
mm) in front and 8” (203 mm) from the sides and rear of the
appliance, Figure 3.8
*EXCEPTION:
Non-combustible floor protections must
extend beneath the flue pipe when installed with horizontal
venting and extend 2” (51 mm) beyond each side, Figure 3.7.
Fire Risk
Hearth pads must be installed exactly as
specified. High temperatures or hot embers
may ignite concealed combustibles.
WARNING
!
35-3/8 in.
minimum
39-3/8 in.
minimum
16 in
(FRONT DOOR OPENING)
8 in
USA
Figure 3.5
Figure 3.6
61-3/8 in.
30-1/2
in.
36-5/8
in.
56-3/8
in.
16
in.
(front door opening)
USA
Corner hearth pad dimensions with single wall pipe
1600mm
810mm
931mm
1467mm
457mm
(front door opening)
CANADA
Figure 3.7
457MM
(FRONT DOOR OPENING)
203MM
1114mm
minimum
1254mm
minimum
203MM
Must extend 51mm
beyond each side
of pipe (shaded area)
CANADA
50 in.
22-1/2
in.
36-5/8
in.
48-3/8
in.
16
in.
(front door opening)
USA
Figure 3.8
Corner hearth pad dimensions with double wall pipe
1321MM
605MM
930MM
1265MM
457mm
(front door opening)
CANADA
CAUTION
Hearth and Home Technologies does not recommend adhesive
based vinyl flooring due to thermal expansion. Floating-style
flooring (LVP - luxury vinyl plank or LVT – luxury vinyl tile) can be
used, but it will reach temperatures up to 110 °F in a room with
ambient temperature of 70 °F. Consult flooring specifications to
ensure compatibility.
When using LVP/LVT flooring, wood stove and inserts require
57 inches of alternative flooring in front of the stove or insert
before using LVP/LVT. Whether the stove or insert sits flush
on the floor or is elevated on a raised hearth, 57 inches of
alternative flooring is required in front of the stove or insert.
For all other flooring, continue to follow clearance to combustible
requirements in the installation manual.
NOTICE:
Clearances that do not meet the minimum guidelines
could result in damage or buckling to the vinyl flooring and is
done at the installer’s risk.
