United States Stove 58242 owner manual Installation Options, Floor Protection

Installation

INSTALLATION OPTIONS

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(See specific installation details for clearances and other installation requirements)

AFreestanding Unit—Placed on a non-combustible floor surface in compliance with clearance requirements for a freestanding stove installation.

An Alcove Unit—Placed on a non-combustible floor surface in compliance with clearance requirements for an alcove installation.

Your Forester stove may be installed to code in either a conventional or mobile home (see SPECIAL MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS).

It is recommended that only a authorized technician install your Forester stove, preferably an NFI certified specialist.

IMPROPER INSTALLATION: The manufacturer will not be held responsible for damage caused by the malfunc- tion of a stove due to improper venting or installation. Call (800) 750-2723 and/or consult a professional installer if you have any questions.

FLOOR PROTECTION

This unit must be installed on a non-combustible floor surface. If a floor pad is used, it should be UL listed or equal. The floor pad or non-combustible surface should be large enough to extend a minimum of 6-inches in front, 6-inches on each side, and 1-inch behind the stove (see FIGURE 1).

Floor protection must extend under and 2-inches to each side of the chimney tee for an interior vertical installation (see FIGURE 2). Only an elbow type connection can be used for indoor installation.

Your Forester stove will need a minimum 28” x 31” floor protector.

A Floor Protector of 1 inch thick is recommended for this installation.

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