Reducing Wall And Ceiling Clearances Safely; Shield Construction Rules - Enerzone 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 a shield
between the stove
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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