Reducing Wall And Ceiling Clearances Safely; Shield Construction Rules - Enerzone Everzone Solution 1.3 Installation And Operation Manual

7.4 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely

It is often desirable to reduce the
minimum installation clearances by
placing the stove closer to walls so
the installation takes up less floor
space. You can safely reduce the
minimum clearances
permanently installing
between the stove and combustible
material. The rules for safe shields
can be complicated, so read them
carefully and follow them exactly.
Note that there may be minor
regional differences in clearance
reduction rules so be sure to check
with your building or fire inspector
before proceeding.

7.4.1 Shield Construction Rules

1. Minimum space behind shield: 25 mm (1 in.). In Canada 21 mm (7/8 in).
2. Minimum clearance along the bottom of shield: 25 mm (1 in.).
3. Maximum clearance along the bottom of shield: 75 mm (3 in.).
4. Minimum clearance along the top of shield at ceiling: 75 mm (3 in.).
5. Shield extension beyond each side of appliance: 450 mm (18 in.).
6. Shield extension above appliance: 500 mm (20 in.).
7. Edge clearance for ceiling shields: 75 mm (3 in.).
8. Adhesives used in shield construction must not ignite or lose adhesive qualities at
temperatures likely to be encountered.
9. Mounting hardware must allow full vertical ventilation.
10. Mounting hardware must not be located closer than 200 mm (8 in.) from the vertical centre
line of the appliance.
11. Mounting hardware which extends from the shield surface into combustibles may be used
only at the edges of the shield.
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