Heatiator ECO-ADV-WS22 C. Hearth Protection Requirements, Canada, Floor Protection, See Figure

C. Hearth Protection Requirements

FLOOR PROTECTION:

•Must be non-combustible material.

•Extend beneath heater and to the front, sides and rear as indicated.

•The floor must be non-combustible or otherwise adequately protected from radiant heat given off by the unit and from sparks and falling embers.

•A layer of thin brick or ceramic tile over a combustible floor is not sufficient.

In US installations, it is necessary to install a floor protector of a minimum of 1/4 inch (6.35mm), k value = 1.95 and R value

=0.13 of non-combustilbe material a minimum of 16 inches (406mm) in front of glass and 8 inches (203mm) to both sides of the fuel loading door. Open the door and measure 8 inches (203mm) from the side edge of the opening in the face of the appliance. *See exception.

	43-1/2 in.
Fuel loading door	minimum

8 in. 8 in.

16 in. from glass

31-5/8 in.	USA
minimum

Figure 31.1

In Canada, similar floor protection must be provided 18 inches (457mm) in front and 8 inches (203mm) from the sides and rear of the appliance. *See exception.

*Exception: Non-combustible floor protections must extend beneath the flue pipe when installed with horizontal venting and extend 2 inches (51mm) beyond each side.

See Figure 31.4.

WARNING! Risk of Fire!

•Hearth pads must be installed exactly as specified.

•High temperatures or hot embers may ignite concealed combustibles.

Double-Wall Pipe
Required for
Hearth Pad Size
	Optional		51-1/16 in.
			(297mm)
	Coverage
43-3/16 in.
(1097mm)
Optional			Optional
Coverage			Coverage
	Required-	135o
	Coverage		31-11/16 in.
3 in.	27-3/8 in. (696mm)		(805mm)
(76mm)			USA

Figure 31.2

203mm (8 in.)
203mm	203mm
(8 in.)	(8 in.)
	1359mm
	(53-1/2 in.)
	minimum
457mm (18 in.)
1066mm (42 in.)	CANADA
minimum

Figure 31.3

USA required

Canada recommended

Must extend 2 in. (51mm) beyond each side of pipe (shaded area)

Figure 31.4

NOTICE: • Illustrations and photos reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.

•Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.

•Actual installation may vary due to individual design preference

•Hearth & Home Technologies reserves the right to alter its products.

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