Hearth Requirements; Suitable Fireplace Dimensions - Enerzone solution 1.8-I Owner's Manual

2.1.1 Hearth Requirements

If the non-combustible hearth is flush with the floor, then the hearth must be 16"/406mm
(18"/450mm in Canada) in front of the fan housing (see Figure 2.1.2). If the non-
combustible hearth is a minimum of 4" (102mm) above the floor, then the hearth can be 6"
(152mm) out from the fan housing with a 10" (254mm) floor protection (sparks) extended
beyond the hearth with a R value greater than 1 (see Figure 2.1.1). The non-combustible
hearth must be a minimum of 8" (203mm) on each side of the unit (Canada & USA).
Convert specification to R-value:
k-factor is given with a required thickness (T) in inches: R=1/k x T
C-factor is given: R=1/C
Example:
If the floor protector is 4" brick with a C-factor of 1.25 over 1/8" mineral board with a k
factor of 0.29 the total R-value of the system is:
4" brick C=1.25, R=1/1.25=0.8
1/8" mineral board K=0.29, R=1/0.29 x 0.125=0.431
Total R = Rbrick + Rmineral = 0.8 + 0.431 = 1.231
Total R is greater than 1.0, the system is acceptable.
Figure 2.1.1

2.2 Suitable Fireplace Dimensions

Solution 1.8-I
Measurement for :
Opening Height (F)
Opening Width (G)
Opening Depth (H)
Minimum Measurement for :
21½" (546 mm) Opening Height (F)
29" (737 mm) Opening Width (G)
14" (356 mm) Opening Depth (H)
Table 2.2
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Figure 2.1.2
Solution 2.3-I
16.5" (420 mm)
Minimum
24" (610 mm)
29" (737 mm)