Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc
Bristol Model 8763
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Clearances to Combustibles
Note: Ensure clearances are in accordance with
local installation codes and the requirements of
the gas supplier. Dégagement conforme aux
codes d’installation locaux et aux exigences du
foumisseunde gaz.
Due to high surface temperatures, locate the unit
out of traffic areas and away from furniture and
draperies. Do not place clothing and other
flammable material on or near the heater. When
positioning the unit always maintain adequat e
ventilation. Minimum clearances to combustibles
must be maintained as shown in Figures 5 - 8.
Note:
The rear clearance to combustibles is
determined by either the unit’s or the vent pipe’s
minimum clearance, depending on whether the
installation calls for vertical rise within the room or a
rear exit, through-the-wall vent pipe. Ensure you
consider the need for access to the gas control valve
access door on the front of the unit as well as full
access for periodic cleaning and servicing. Also
consider clearance for the blower assembly if
present, or planned in the future
CAUTION: THESE CLEARANC ES REPRESE NT
M INIM UM DISTANCES IN ALL CASES, WHICH,
THROUGH TESTING IN AN INDEPENDENT
LABORATORY TO ANSI AND CSA STANDARDS, WILL
PREVENT FIRE OR SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION.
WE DO NOT CONTROL THE COMBUSTIBL E
MATERIALS EXPOSED TO HEAT BY THIS PRODUCT ;
THEREFORE, AN ASSESSMENT MUST BE MADE BY
THE INSTALLER TO PREVENT CONSEQU ENTIAL
DAMAGE OF WALLS AND FLOORING.
Hearth Requirement/Floor
Protection
You can place the Bristol directly on any non-
combustible surface or on a wood floor. When
placing the Bristol on any other type of combustible
surface you must install a panel made of metal, wood,
stone, or glass under the appliance. The panel must
extending the full width and depth of the appliance.
Installations must meet all local codes.
The corner clearance for the Bristol 8763 is 4
”,
measured from the edge of the top castings, to the
adjacent wall (see Figure 7).
Figure 5 - Minimum Wall Clearances
Figure 6
– Minimum Clearances cont.
Figure 4
