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XTD 1.9 Installation and Operation Manual
7.3 Floor Protector
If the stove is to be installed on top of a combustible floor, it must be guarded by a non
combustible material as shown on figure 1.3 (see the dotted line area).
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*Steel with a minimum thickness of 0.015'' (0.38 mm) or ceramic tiles sealed together
with grout. No protection is required if the unit is installed on a non-combustible floor
(ex: concrete).
Note 1: The floor protection at the back of the stove is limited to the stove's required
clearance if such clearance is smaller than 8 inches (203 mm).
Note 2: Only required under the horizontal section of the connector. Must exceed each
side of the connector by at least 2 inches (51 mm).
7.3.1 Shield Construction Rules
1. Minimum space behind shield: 25 mm (1 in.). In Canada 21 mm (7/8 in).
2. Minimum clearance along the bottom of shield: 25 mm (1 in.).
3. Maximum clearance along the bottom of shield: 75 mm (3 in.).
4. Minimum clearance along the top of shield at ceiling: 75 mm (3 in.).
5. Shield extension beyond each side of appliance: 450 mm (18 in.).
6. Shield extension above appliance: 500 mm (20 in.).
7. Edge clearance for ceiling shields: 75 mm (3 in.).
8. Adhesives used in shield construction must not ignite or lose adhesive qualities at
temperatures likely to be encountered.
9. Mounting hardware must allow full vertical ventilation.
10. Mounting hardware must not be located closer than 200 mm (8 in.) from the vertical
centre line of the appliance.
11. Mounting hardware which extends from the shield surface into combustibles may be
used only at the edges of the shield.
FLOOR PROTECTOR*
CANADA
8'' (203 mm) – Note 1
8'' (203 mm)
18'' (457 mm)
From door opening
N/A (USA only)
8'' (203 mm)
N/A (USA only)
USA
N/A (Canada only)
N/A (Canada only)
16'' (406 mm)
From door opening
8'' (203 mm)
N/A (Canada only)
Note 2
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