Fireplace Hearth Protection

In Canada, the floor protector required under the stove must extend 18” (457mm) to the front (‘E’, Fig. 14), and 8” (203mm) from the sides and rear. (‘D’ ,Fig. 14)

To meet Canadian requirements, a floor protector must be at least 43" (1092mm) wide and 48" (1219mm) deep.

Floor protection also must extend under the chimney connector and 2 inches to either side. (‘C’, Fig. 14) For 6" (152mm) connector used with the Intrepid II, the protector must be a minimum of 10" (254mm) wide, centered under the connector.

Floor Protection Requirements
Top Exit			Rear Exit
			C
D
		B
D	D	D		D
E			E
A			A
U.S.			Canada
A.	34”	38” (965mm)
B	40”	42” (1067mm)
C	10”	10” (254mm)
D	6”	8”	(203mm)
E	16”	18” (457mm)		ST567

Fig. 14 These dimensions are minimum requirements only. Use greater dimensions whenever possible.

Do not assume that your fireplace hearth is completely noncombustible. Many fireplace hearths do not satisfy the “completely noncombustible” requirement because the brick or concrete in front of the fireplace opening is supported by heavy wood framing. Because heat is readily conducted by brick or concrete, it can easily pass through to the wood. As a result, such fireplace hearths can be a fire hazard and are considered a combustible floor.

For all fireplace installations, follow the floor protection guidelines described above.

Keep in mind that many raised hearths will extend less than the required clearance from the front of the heater when it is installed. In such cases, sufficient floor protection as described above must be added in front of the hearth to satisfy the minimum floor protector requirement from the front of the stove: 16" (416mm)

Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove

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Wooden Framing

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Fig. 15 Supporting timbers under fireplace hearths are considered to be combustible.

from the front in the United States and 18" (457mm) from the front in Canada.

The optional 3” (75mm) legs may be used only on hearths that meet the width and depth requirements.

Hearth rugs do not satisfy the requirements for floor protection as they are only fire-retardant, not fire proof.

Mobile Home Installation

The Intrepid is approved for use in manufactured (mobile) homes when installed with the optional Vermont Castings Mobile Home Kit #1881 in accordance with the instructions provided with that kit and any local codes. This approval applies only in the United States.

In addition to the standard installation requirements described in this manual, the following guidelines apply to mobile home installations:

1.The stove must be permanently secured to the floor using the leg clamps and fasteners provided in the kit.

2.The stove must have a permanent connection to the outside to supply combustion air.

3.The stove must be grounded to the steel chassis of the mobile home.

4.A listed chimney system, including roof thimble, spark arrestor, chimney supports, roof flashing and any other components suitable for use in mobile homes must be used. The chimney system must comply with the standard for Chimneys Factory-Built Residential Type and Building Heating Appliances UL 103.

5.The chimney must be attached directly to the stove and must extend at least 3’ (914mm) above the part of the roof through which it passes. The top of the chimney must extend at least 2’ (610mm) above the highest point of any part of the mobile home struc- ture within 10’ (3m) of the chimney.

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1640 specifications

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