Fl Oor Protection; Outside Air - Napoleon S20-1 Installation And Operation Manual

2.5 fl oor protection
If the appliance is to be installed on top of a combustible fl oor, it must be placed on an approved non-combustible
hearth pad, that extends 8" (203mm) beyond the appliance sides and back, and 18" (45.7cm) in Canada / 16"
(40.6cm) in the USA to the front. The reduced clearance from the back of the appliance may result in the appliance
pad terminating shorter than 8" (203mm) beyond the appliance.
note:
Floor protection is required for spark and ash shielding, but not for limiting fl oor temperatures from the radiant
heat of the appliance. The appliance was designed and safety-tested so that without any protection, the fl oor
would not overheat.
Refer to local building codes for suitable fl oor protection materials.
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outside air

The following are signs that fresh air may be required for the appliance to better function:
• When there is combustion present, wood burns poorly, smoke spills, back-draft takes place, and your
chimney does not draw steadily.
• In the winter, there is too much condensation on the windows.
• Opening a window seems to alleviate the above symptoms.
• A ventilation system is installed in the house.
• Other devices are present that exhaust house air.
• The house has tight fi tting windows and/or is equipped with a well-sealed vapour barrier.
Systems such as HRV's are designed to bring fresh air into your home and will resolve these related performance
issues with your appliance.
If outside air is brought directly to the appliance, a damper allowing 100% closure shall be used (not supplied). The
air inlet must prevent material from dropping into the inlet and also prevent rodents from entering from the outside
(a wire mesh having openings not larger than 1/4" by 1/4" [6.4mm by 6.4mm] is suffi cient).
MINIMUM FLOOR PROTECTION
FRONT (L)
CANADA 18" (45.7cm)
USA 16" (40.6cm)
note:
If a section of horizontal chimney connector is used, fl oor protection is required under
the chimney connector and 2" (51mm) beyond each side.
installation planning
SIDES (M) BACK (N)
8" (203mm)
8" (203mm)
W415-2796 / B / 12.19.19
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