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Explorer I
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Appliance Set-Up
A. Hearth Protection Requirements
FLOOR PROTECTION: Floor protector must be non-combus-
tible material, extending beneath heater and to the front, sides
and rear as indicated. The fl oor must be non-combustible
or otherwise adequately protected from radiant heat given
off by the appliance and from sparks and falling embers. A
layer of thin brick or ceramic tile over a combustible fl oor is
not suffi cient.
It is necessary to install a Type II fl oor protector no less than
3/8 inch (9.5mm) thick with a minimum R value of 1.06, a min-
imum of 16 inches (406mm) in front of glass, and 8 inches
(203mm) to both sides of the fuel loading door. Open the
door and measure 8 inches (203mm) from the side edge of
the opening in the face of the appliance. *See exception.
Firebox Opening
8"
16" from glass
minimum
Figure 14.1
1093mm
(43")
minimum
203mm
(8")
1232mm
(48-1/2")
203mm
minimum
(8")
457mm
(18")
Figure 14.2
14
38-1/2"
minimum
8"
33"
Must extend 2"
(51mm) beyond
each side of pipe
(shaded area)
203mm
(8")
CANADA
In Canada, similar fl oor protection must be provided 18 inches
(457mm) in front and 8 inches (203mm) from the sides and
rear of the appliance. Figure 14.2
*EXCEPTION: Non-combustible floor protections must
extend beneath the fl ue pipe when installed with horizontal
venting and extend 2 inches (51mm) beyond each side. See
Figure 14.2
Fire Risk.
Hearth pads must be installed exactly as specifi ed.
High temperatures or hot embers may ignite concealed
combustibles.
Corner hearth pad dimensions
47-1/8"
1197mm
USA
Figure 14.3
Corner hearth pad dimensions
42-1/2"
1080mm
Figure 14.4
7062-197B
WARNING
with single wall pipe
58"
1474mm
34-3/4"
883mm
17-3/4"
451mm
with double wall pipe
51-1/4"
1302mm
30"
762mm
17-3/4"
451mm
February 8, 2016
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