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Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc.
Note: Ensure clearances are in accordance
with
local
installation
requirements of the gas supplier.
Clearance to Combustibles
Due to high surface temperatures, locate the unit out
of traffic areas and away from furniture and
draperies.
Do
not
place
flammable material on or near the heater. When
positioning the unit always maintain adequate
clearances around air openings into the combustion
chamber and allow for adequate ventilation and
servicing. Minimum clearances to combustibles must
be maintained as shown in the following figures.
Ensure you consider the need for access to the gas
control valve, gas piping, as well as full access for
periodic cleaning and servicing.
CAUTION: THESE CLEARANCES REPRESENT
MINIMUM DISTANCES IN ALL CASES, WHICH,
THROUGH
TESTING
LABORATORY TO ANSI AND CSA STANDARDS,
WILL
PREVENT
FIRE
COMBUSTION. WE DO NOT CONTROL THE
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS EXPOSED TO HEAT
BY
THIS
PRODUCT;
ASSESSMENT
MUST
INSTALLER
TO
PREVENT
DAMAGE OF WALLS AND FLOORING.
Hearth Requirement/Floor
Protection
The DVI 44 requires a non-combustible hearth, or
hearth pad that extends no less than 16" in front of
the unit. Installations must meet all local codes.
Figure 16 - Minimum Side Trim Clearances
Clearances to Combustibles
codes
and
the
clothing
and
other
IN
AN
INDEPENDENT
OR
SPONTANEOUS
THEREFORE,
AN
BE
MADE
BY
THE
CONSEQUENTIAL
Figure 17 - Mantle Clearances
Ensure the masonry fireplace and flue complies
with the applicable codes and both are clean and in
good condition. The Fireplace chimney must be
constructed of non-combustible materials. Repair
any damage before installation of the DVI-38 begins.
Prepare a zero clearance (metal) fireplace by
doing the following:
1. Install the label provided on the inside of the
firebox.
2. Remove the grate and block open the
damper.
3. If necessary, remove the smoke shelf,
internal
baffles,
screen, masonry lining and glass doors.
(These components may be removed if they
are attached with mechanical fasteners.)
4. DO NOT cut, or remove any insulation, or
structural frame members.
5. DO NOT remove, or alter the metal sides,
floor, door frame, or face of the fireplace.
6. Ensure the chimney cleanout(s) fit and seal
properly.
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DVI-44 Model 8860
refractory,
log
grates,
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