Primary Installation

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 non-combustible flat surface extending the full width and depth of the appliance.

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.

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
		[minimum 12 inches (30cm) recommended
to		prevent condensation on window]
D=	Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit					located
		above the terminal within a horizontal
		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 center-line of the regulator

I= Clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*6 feet (1.8m) minimum]

J= Clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance [12 inches (30cm) minimum]

K= Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet [*6 feet (1.8m) minimum]

L= *** Clearance above paved side-walk or paved driveway located on public property [*7 feet (2.1m) minimum]

M= Clearance under verandah, porch, deck, or balcony [*24 inches (60cm) minimum **]

***A vent shall not terminate directly above a side-walk or paved driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwelling

**Only permitted if verandah. Porch, deck, or balcony, is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor