Floor Protection; Fire Risk; Comply With All Minimum Clearances To Combusti; Failure To Comply May Cause House Fire - Quadra-Fire CB1200MI-MBK Installation Manual

CB1200 Pellet Insert
D. Floor Protection
1. Zero Clearance Installations*
It is necessary to install a floor protection of non-combustible
material with a R value of 3.0 (1 inch [25mm] minimum thick-
ness with a "k" value of 0.58) or a 1 inch (25mm) air space
between insert base and hearth.
2. Non-Zero Clearance Installations*
A non-combustible floor protector is required with a minimum
R value of 3.0 (1 inch [25mm] minimum thickness with a "k"
value of 0.58) extending 6 inches (153mm) in front of the
insert and 8 inches (203mm) to each side of the door open-
ing.
* See Thermal Resistance: R value.
NOTE: A Quadra-Fire floor protector (Part 811-0730) is
available through your dealer to be used as a floor protector
for the section under the insert body only. Floor protection
to front and sides of insert appliance must be supplied in
addition to this part.
Thermal Resistance: R value
The R value is a measure of a material's resistance to heat
transfer.
R value is convenient when more than one material is used
since you can add the R values together, whereas you can
not do this for k value.
The HIGHER the R factor means less heat is being conduct-
ed through the non-combustible material to the combustible
material beneath it.
The R value of a material must be equal or larger then the
required R value to be acceptable.
NOTE: Hearth Rug may be used in
Suggested Area
10
NOTE: Clearances may only be reduced by
means approved by the regulatory authority
having jurisdiction
0 to 5 inches from bottom of unit,
thermal protection required. R value of
3.0.
5 inches or more from bottom of unit,
ember protection only required
Figure 10.1
7014-285A
WARNING

Fire Risk.

• Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specified.
•

Failure to comply may cause house fire.

October 9, 2017