Clearances To Combustibles - Outdoor Lifestyles CARODG36I-B Installation Manual

B. Clearances to Combustibles
When selecting a location for the appliance it is important
to consider the required clearances to walls (see Figure
3.4).
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! Provide adequate
clearance around air openings and for service access.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be lo-
cated out of traffi c and away from furniture and draperies.
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! The appliance is hot
and wind may cause fl ames to reach out in front.
• Keep furniture, draperies and other combustibles
away.
• Locate the appliance away from traffi c areas.
• Do not block air openings.
• DO NOT place rugs, carpeting or other combustible
materials on the fl oor directly in front of the appliance.
• Clean up fallen leaves, branches and other combus-
tible materials before using the appliance.
• See Figure 3.3 or Figure 3.4 for required clearances.
• Install on wood or solid noncombustible surfaces ex-
tending full width and depth to prevent damage.
• DO NOT install directly on carpeting, vinyl, plastic
composite decking or combustible surfaces other than
wood.
• When installed on wood, a 16" noncombustible hearth
extension in front of the appliance is recommended.
See Figure 3.5.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Maintain specifi ed air space
clearances to appliance:
• Insulation and other materials must be secured to prevent
accidental contact.
• The chase/enclosure must be properly blocked to prevent
blown insulation or other combustibles from entering and
making contact with the appliance.
• Failure to maintain airspace may cause overheating and
a fi re.
Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. • Carolina-B Installation Manual • 4066-500 Rev. B • 5/14 9