4.DECIDING WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR FREESTANDING STOVE
1.The stove should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
2.This stove should have sufficient access for its safe operation and maintenance.
3.Locate a position where the flue system of the stove can be properly installed without damaging the integrity of the building. e.g. cutting wall or ceiling joists.
4.The stove can be installed on any wooden or
5.Check stove and flue system clearance requirements.
6.Locate the stove where it can be accessed by a gas supply line.
7.Locate the stove in a large and open room that is centrally located in the house. This will optimize heat circulation and comfort.
8.If the stove is equipped with an optional convection fan, ensure that an electrical outlet is within 6ft. (1.8m) of the stove.
9.These stoves can be installed in bedrooms.
10.The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed.
PRIMARY INSTALLATION
A= Clearance above grade, verandah, porch, deck,
or [balcony (*12 inches (30cm) minimum]
B= Clearance to window or door that may be
opened | [*12 inches (30cm) minimum] | |||||
C= | Clearance | to | permanently | closed | window | |
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| [minimum 12 inches (30cm) recommended | ||||
to |
| prevent condensation on window] |
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D= | Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit | located | ||||
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| above the terminal within a horizontal | ||||
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| distance of 2 feet (60cm) from the center- | ||||
line |
| of the terminal [24 inches ( 60cm) minimum] | ||||
E= | Clearance | to | unventilated | soffit [18 | inches |
(45cm) minimum]
F= Clearance to outside corner [12 inches minimum]
G= Clearance to inside corner [12 inches minimum]
H= *Not to be installed above a meter/regulator assembly within 3 feet (90cm) horizontally from the
I= Clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*6 feet (1.8m) minimum]
J= Clearance to
K= Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet [*6 feet (1.8m) minimum]
L= *** Clearance above paved
M= Clearance under verandah, porch, deck, or balcony [*24 inches (60cm) minimum **]
***A vent shall not terminate directly above a
**Only permitted if verandah. Porch, deck, or balcony, is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor
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