Hearth Protection Requirements - Quadra-Fire EXPLR-III-PBK Installation Manual

Explorer III Wood Stove
B. Hearth Protection Requirements
FLOOR PROTECTION: It is necessary to install a Type
II floor protector.
Floor protector must be non-combustible material of a min-
imum of 3/8 inch (10mm) thick, with a minimum R value of
1.06 extending under the appliance to a minimum 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.
35-3/8 in.
minimum
16 in
(FRONT DOOR OPENING)
USA
Figure 8.1
Must extend 51mm
beyond each side
of pipe (shaded area)
1114mm
minimum
203MM
457MM
(FRONT DOOR OPENING)
CANADA
Figure 8.2
8
Corner hearth pad dimensions with single wall pipe
39-3/8 in.
minimum
8 in
Figure 8.3
Corner hearth pad dimensions with double wall pipe
1254mm
minimum
203MM
Figure 8.4
In Canada, similar floor protection must be provided 18 inches
(457mm) in front and 8 inches (203mm) from the sides and
rear of the appliance. Figure 8.2
*EXCEPTION: Non-combustible floor protections must
extend beneath the flue pipe when installed with horizontal
venting and extend 2 inches (51mm) beyond each side. See
Figure 8.4
Fire Risk
Hearth pads must be installed exactly as specified.
High temperatures or hot embers may ignite concealed
combustibles.
USA
USA
7060-228G
WARNING
Figure 8.5
Figure 8.6
November 29, 2016
CANADA
CANADA