Floor Protection - Heat & Glo 6KX-AU Installation Manual

E. Floor Protection
Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl flooring is sensitive to heat. To avoid damage to
the vinyl flooring, a 12 in (305 mm) minimum x 12 in (305
mm) minimum hearth is recommended when using vinyl
flooring up to the wall. See Figure 3.15. If no hearth is
used, it is recommended to provide a minimum of 30 In
(762 mm) inches of clearance in front of the appliance to
the vinyl flooring OR the bottom of the appliance should
be raised a minimum of 24 in (610 mm) off of the floor to
allow the vinyl flooring to be installed up to the wall.
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.
Hearth and Home Technologies does not recommend
adhesive based vinyl flooring products due to thermal
expansion during operation. Floating style flooring can
be used, but will reach temperatures up to 110 °F (43 °C)
(based on ambient temperature of 70 °F (21 °C). Consult
the manufacturer's flooring specifications to ensure
compatibility.
Figure 3.15 Vinyl Flooring Recommendations
Heat & Glo • 6KX-AU Installation Manual • 2589-980 Rev. B • 5/23
FRONT VIEW
DETAIL A
FLOORING OR HEARTH MATERIAL
NOT ALLOWED
ABOVE TOP OF BOTTOM SURROUND
AIR FLOW
Flooring & Hearth Material
FLOORING OR HEARTH MATERIAL ALLOWED UP TO
TOP OF BOTTOM SURROUND
See Detail A Front View
Figure 3.16 Flooring & Hearth Material Allowed
23