Quadra-Fire 31ST-ACC Installation, Wood Stove Series ACC, A. Hearth Protection Requirements, 8 in

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3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC)

4 Installation

A. Hearth Protection Requirements

FLOOR PROTECTION: Floor protector must be non-com- bustible material, extending beneath heater and to the front, sides and rear as indicated. The floor must be non-com- bustible 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.

For the Millennium Model In US installations, it is nec- essary to install a floor protector of a minimum of 3/8 inch (9.5mm) thick metal clad millboard or equivalent 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 open- ing in the face of the appliance. *See exception.

In Canada, similar floor protection must be provided 18 inches (457mm) in front and 8 inches (203mm) from the sides and rear of the stove. *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 12.4.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

•Hearth pads must be installed exactly as specified.

High temperatures or hot embers may ignite concealed combustibles.

Millennium Model

4-7/8 in.	3-1/8 in."
Fuel loading door	39-5/8 in.
	minimum

8 in.

16" from glass

USA

31-5/8 in. minimum

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1260mm (49-5/8 in.) minimum

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1041mm (41 in.) minimum

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

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