Fl Oor Protection; Ember Strip And Hearth Extensions - Napoleon High Country 6000 Series Installation And Operation Manual

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4.4 fl oor protection

4.4.1 ember strip and hearth extensions

! WARNING
• Hearth extensions are to be installed only as described to prevent high temperatures from occurring on
concealed combustible materials. Hearth ember strips prevent burning or hot particles from inadvertently falling
directly on combustible surfaces in the event the building should settle and disturb the original construction.
An acceptable 61 ½" (156.2cm) x 20" (50.8cm) non-combustible (ie:
brick, stone or ceramic tile) hearth extension must be installed. Hearth
must extend 20" (50.8cm) in front of the faceplate when it is not elevated
(see local building codes). Hearth must extend a minimum of 6" (152mm) to
both sides of the appliance [61 ½" (156.2cm)].
The hearth must extend a minimum 20" (50.8cm) in front of the appliance
although if raised a minimum of 6 1/2" (165mm), the 20" (50.8cm) may be
reduced to a minimum of 18" (45.7cm).
The hearth must extend a minimum of 6" (152mm) to both sides of the
appliance [61 ½" (156.2cm)]
The hearth must be a minimum of 1" (25mm) thick cement board (or
equivalent) plus ¼" (6.4mm) ceramic tile.
Ensure that the gap between the appliance and a non-combustible
hearth extension is sealed with sand/cement grout or covered with
an ember strip (or both) to prevent sparks and embers from falling
into this area.
Raised hearths must be constructed of non-combustible materials such as cement blocks or bricks.
While the appliance can be installed directly on the fl oor, a non-combustible hearth extension is required in front
of the appliance, that must not be built higher than the bottom of the appliance faceplate. It may therefore be
advisable to build the appliance on a raised platform.
A raised hearth together with the appliance built on a raised platform is recommended for easier wood loading and fi re
viewing.
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W415-1501 / E / 12.17.18
EMBER STRIP
(See "HEARTH
EXAMPLES" Section)