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Jøtul C 550 CB Rockland 138940_Rev_D 4.24.11
Appendix A
Alternate Hearth Protection
All hearth protection materials must be noncombustible; i.e:
metal, brick, stone, or mineral fiber boards. Any combustible
material may not be used.
Follow the procedures below to determine if a proposed
alternate floor material meets requirements listed in this
manual.
R-value = thermal resistance
k-value = thermal conductivity
C-value = thermal conductance
1. Convert the specification to R-value:
a.
If r-value is given, no conversion is needed.
b.
If k-value is given with a required thickness (T)
in inches: R= 1/k x T.
c.
If C-value is given: R= 1/C.
2. Determine the R-value of the proposed alternate floor
protector.
a.
Use the formula in Step 1 to convert values
not expressed as "R".
b.
For multiple layers, add R-values of each layer
to determine overall R-value.
c.
If the overall R-value of the system is greater
than the R-value of the specified floor protector,
the alternate is acceptable.
Example:
The specified floor protector should be 3/4" thick material
with a k-factor of 0.84. The proposed alternate is 4" brick
with a C-factor of 1.25 over 1/8" mineral board with a k-
factor of 0.29.
Step 1.
Use the formula above to convert specifications to
R-value. R = 1 x T = 1/.84 x .75 = .893
Step 2.
Calculate R of proposed system.
• 4" brick of C = 1.25, therefore
• R brick = 1/C = 1/1.25 = 0.80
• 1/8" mineral board of k = 0.29, therefore
• R mineral board = 1/.29 x 0.125 = 0.431
Total R = R brick + R mineral board = 0.8 + 0.431 = 1.231
Step 3.
Compare proposed system R = 1.231 to specified R
of 0.893. Since R is greater than required, the system is
acceptable.
Definitions:
Thermal conductance =
C =
Btu
=
(hr)(ft2)(F)
Thermal conductivity =
k =
Btu
=
(hr)(ft2)(F)
(m2)(K)
Thermal resistance =
(ft2)(hr(F)
R =
Btu
22
W
(m2)(K)
W
=
(Btu)
(hr)(ft)(F)
=
(m2)(K)
W
Leg Leveler Installation
Two leg leveler bolts are contained within the
Miscellaneous Kit included inside the firebox. The bolts
are intended to help level and plumb the firebox if
irregularities exist between the front and rear of the
fireplace hearth.
Examine the hearth floor to determine any
difference in height between the front and rear or side
to side. Slide the firebox into the fireplace to confirm
whether or not the leveler bolts will be necessary.
If appropriate, install the bolts through the tapped
holes located in the firebox floor approximately 6" from
the rear of the firebox. Adjust as necessary to achieve
correct lateral level and vertical plumb.
Figure 21. Surround
assembly is out
of plumb because
firebox is not level.
Figure 22.
Install leveler bolts
to level the firebox
and achieve correct
surround assembly
alignment.
Door Knob Installation
The Door Knob components are included in a separate
bag contained within the Miscellaneous Kit included with
the firebox. Install the parts in the order shown in fig. 22.
Phillips screwdriver required.
Door Handle
M6 hex nut
Washer
Insulated Washer
Knob Sleeve M6 x 40 Phillips
Figure 23. Door knob assembly.
Leveler
Bolt
Wooden Knob
Head Bolt
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