Hearth Protection - Jøtul C 350 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Jøtul C 350 Winterport 138376_Rev_H 8.2.10
Hearth Protection Requirements
The floor area in front of fireplace insert must be
protected from live sparks and radiant heat.
• Materials: Hearth protection must be non
combustible insulating board, or the equiva-
lent mortared masonry material. Alternate
protection must composed of materials as
specified by NFPA 211.
• Protected Area: 16" Deep x 34 1/2" Wide, for
both the U.S. and Canada.
A) Front - The protection must extend at least
16 inches (406 mm) forward from the fire-
place insert door opening.
B) Sides - Protection must extend 17 1/4
inches (438 mm) to both sides of the center-
line of the insert. See fig 5.
• Flush Hearth:
Where the hearth construction is flush with
combustible floor materials, the insert must
be elevated with use of the 2" Riser Bar sup-
plied. See fig. 3.
• Raised Hearth:
Where the hearth construction is a minimum
of 2 1/2" thick, the insert may be installed
without use of the Riser Bar.
See fig. 4.
8
Min.
16" from
door
opening
Combustible
Flooring
Figure 3. Required hearth protection if flush with
combustible floor materials. Riser Bar must be installed.
Min.
16" from
door
opening
2 1/2"
Figure 4. Minimum raised hearth requirement.
Riser Bar not required.
2" Riser Bar