Installation; Positioning Your Stove; Hearth Requirements - HearthStone STERLING “G” 8531 Owner's Manual

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while the unit is inspected and installed.
With the top stones removed and set aside, undo the lag bolts which fasten the unit to the pallet. Take care not to mar
or chip the enameled legs on enameled units. Lift the stove off the pallet and set it into place. For information
regarding hearth requirements and minimum clearances, refer to H
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OMBUSTIBLES
The decorative ceramic fiber logs supplied with your Sterling are wrapped and shipped inside the firebox. Gently lift
one side and swing out the log assembly. The Embers are packed separately inside the firebox. These parts are fragile
and subject to damage or breakage if handled roughly. You should avoid touching other parts of your body after
handling, and wash your hands immediately. Ceramic fiber will temporarily irritate exposed skin. Inspect the logs for
breakage. If a broken or damaged log is encountered, contact your dealer for replacement logs.
The Sterling is a sophisticated gas-fired appliance. Installation must be completed by qualified service personnel. Any
attempt by unqualified personnel to complete venting, gas and electrical connections and other technical components
of the installation procedure with which he/she is not familiar and technically qualified will void the warranty and may
result in carbon monoxide poisoning, explosion, fire, damage or loss of life. Do not attempt to complete any part of
the installation of this unit unless technically qualified to do so.

Positioning Your Stove

1. Place stove in desired location. Maintain clearance from combustibles.
2. Determine the vent configurations.
3. Layout fan location and plan gas line run. Refer to Optional Blower Fan (page 31).
4. Find the area of wall penetration. The hole must be positioned so that the vent has a minimum
toward the termination.
5. Be sure there is no wiring or plumbing in the chosen location. The hole location must meet all local & National
codes and cannot be easily blocked or obstructed (e.g., snow drifts).

Hearth Requirements

No floor protection is required if
the stove is installed on non-
combustible flooring. If the stove
is installed on a combustible floor,
it must meet one of the following
criteria.
1. The stove is installed on a non-
combustible hearth pad with a
R-value of 1.1 that extends
the full width and depth of the
stove including 16" in front of
the stove (measured from the
glass).
2. The stove is installed on a platform with a minimum of 4"(D.V.) in height, extending no further than the ash lip. If
the platform is covered with carpet or vinyl tiles it must be protected by a metal or wood panel that extends the full
width and depth of the stove.
3. The stove is installed on a wood floor or, a wood or metal panel extending the full width and depth of the stove and
has one of the following:
a. A non-combustible hearth pad with a R-value of 1.1 and a minimum measurement of 30"Wx16"D.
b. A hearth pad is not required when using the optional front door screen(item # 95-57200). This
screen must be attached in accordance with the technical data sheet provided with the screen.
I
NSTALLATION
Sterling DV Hearth Requirements
criteria 1 and 3a
16"
(from glass)
Floor
(762mmWx 813mmD)
(30"W x 32"D)
Non-combustible
hearth pad
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MODEL Sterling "G" Direct-Vent
R and S
EARTH EQUIREMENTS
Sterling DV Hearth Requirements
C
TOVE LEARANCES TO
¼
" per foot rise
criteria 2
Platform
Floor
4" (102mm) Minimum