Section 4: Installation Consideration A. Hearth Requirements - Quadra-Fire 31M-ACC-MBK Owner's Manual

3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC)
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Installation
A. Hearth Protection Requirements
FLOOR PROTECTION: Floor protector must be non-com-
bustible material, extending beneath heater and to the front,
sides and rear as indicated. The fl oor must be non-com-
bustible or otherwise adequately protected from radiant heat
given off by the unit and from sparks and falling embers. A
layer of thin brick or ceramic tile over a combustible fl oor is
not suffi cient.
For the Millennium Model In US installations, it is nec-
essary to install a fl oor protector of a minimum of 3/8 inch
(9.5mm) thick metal clad millboard or equivalent a minimum
of 16 inches (406mm) in front of glass and 8 inches (203mm)
to both sides of the fuel loading door. Open the door and
measure 8 inches (203mm) from the side edge of the open-
ing in the face of the appliance. *See exception.
Figure 12.1
Figure 12.2
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In Canada, similar fl oor protection must be provided 18
inches (457mm) in front and 8 inches (203mm) from the
sides and rear of the stove. *See exception.
*EXCEPTION: Non-combustible fl oor protections must
extend beneath the fl ue pipe when installed with horizontal
venting and extend 2 inches (51mm) beyond each side.
See Figure 12.4.
Millennium Model
USA
CANADA
7033-277I
WARNING
Fire Risk.
• Hearth pads must be installed exactly as
specified.
High temperatures or hot embers may ignite
concealed combustibles.
Figure 12.3
USA required
Canada recommended
Figure 12.4
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USA
July 7, 2011