Vermont Castings • Encore Model 2040-CAT-C Installation Manual_R3 • 2019 - ___ • 09/20
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B. Hearth Protection Requirements
FLOOR PROTECTION: It is necessary to install a Type I
floor protector. (Spark & Ember protection ONLY)
Floor protector must be non-combustible material extending
under the appliance to a minimum of 16” (406 mm) in front of
glass, and 6” (152 mm) to both sides of the fuel loading door.
Open the door and measure 8” (203 mm) from the side edge
of the opening in the face of the appliance. *See exception.
In Canada,
similar floor protection must be provided 18” (457
mm) in front and 8” (203 mm) from the sides and rear of the
appliance, Figure 3.8
*EXCEPTION:
Non-combustible floor protections must
extend beneath the flue pipe when installed with horizontal
venting and extend 2” (51 mm) beyond each side, Figure 3.7.
39-1/4 in.
minimum
44 in.
minimum
16 in
(FRONT DOOR OPENING)
6 in
USA
6 in
Figure 3.5
Fire Risk
Hearth pads must be installed exactly as
specified. High temperatures or hot embers
may ignite concealed combustibles.
WARNING
!
Figure 3.6
67-1/2 in.
40
in.
22
in.
55-1/2
in.
16
in.
(front door opening)
USA
Corner hearth pad dimensions with single wall pipe
598 mm
457 mm
(front door opening)
CANADA
1480 mm
1086 mm
1765 mm
Figure 3.7
457 mm
(FRONT DOOR OPENING)
203 mm
1092 mm
minimum
1130 mm
minimum
203 mm
Must extend 51mm
beyond each side
of pipe (shaded area)
CANADA
32-1/2
in.
22
in.
48-1/2
in.
16
in.
(front door opening)
USA
57 in.
Figure 3.8
Corner hearth pad dimensions with double wall pipe
1499 mm
902
mm
597
mm
1295
mm
457mm
(front door opening)
CANADA
