Hearth Protection Requirements - Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C Installation Manual

B. Hearth Protection Requirements
FLOOR PROTECTION: It is necessary to install a Type I
floor protector. (Spark & Ember protection ONLY)
Floor protector must be non-combustible material extending
under the appliance to a minimum of 16" (406 mm) in front of
glass, and 6" (152 mm) to both sides of the fuel loading door.
Open the door and measure 8" (203 mm) from the side edge
of the opening in the face of the appliance. *See exception.
In Canada, similar floor protection must be provided 18" (457
mm) in front and 8" (203 mm) from the sides and rear of the
appliance, Figure 3.8
39-1/4 in.
minimum
6 in
16 in
(FRONT DOOR OPENING)
USA
Figure 3.5
Must extend 51mm
beyond each side
of pipe (shaded area)
1092 mm
minimum
203 mm
457 mm
(FRONT DOOR OPENING)
CANADA
Figure 3.7
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44 in.
minimum
6 in
USA
Figure 3.6
1130 mm
minimum
203 mm
USA
Figure 3.8
*EXCEPTION: Non-combustible floor protections must
extend beneath the flue pipe when installed with horizontal
venting and extend 2" (51 mm) beyond each side, Figure 3.7.
Fire Risk
Hearth pads must be installed exactly as
specified. High temperatures or hot embers
may ignite concealed combustibles.
Corner hearth pad dimensions with single wall pipe
Corner hearth pad dimensions with double wall pipe
!
WARNING
CANADA
CANADA
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