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

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C. Hearth Protection Requirements

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.

Heatilator • ECO-ADV-WS227057-128C • August 13, 2010

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Heatiator ECO-ADV-WS22 C. Hearth Protection Requirements, Canada, Floor Protection, See Figure, WARNING! Risk of Fire