INSTALLATION
Location
Select a location for your wood heater with great
care.
Do not place your heater in areas of high
traffic, near furniture or draperies.
Check that the intended location will not
interfere with ceiling joists, rafters, valleys and
ridges.
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Hearth Requirements
Hearth Clearances
If your wood heater is to be installed on carpet,
timber or any other combustible material, you
must place a hearth (also known as a floor
protector) underneath the heater. Please
observe the following:
The hearth must consist of at least 17 mm of
noncombustible material
It is not recommended that you make your
own hearth
The hearth and heater assembly must be
placed on a firm and level surface.
It is necessary to ensure that the heater is
positioned on the hearth so that the requirements
stated on the separate enclosed sheet or the
back of the heater are observed. The diagrams
show the distance by which the front of the hearth
and the sides of the hearth should extend past
the heater door.
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Heater Clearances
It is vital that the heater be installed the proper
distance from combustible surfaces like wood,
gyprock and curtains. These minimum distances
which you need to observe for your particular
heater are stated on the separate enclosed sheet
or the back of your heater. The diagrams show
both parallel and corner installations.
Failure to maintain these minimum distances
may result in a fire for which your insurer may
refuse to cover.
Reduced Clearances
These clearances can be reduced with proper
heat shielding. Basically a noncombustible
surface is placed between the heater and the
combustible wall. It is vital that an unobstructed
air flow be maintained between the two surfaces
to remove excess heat.
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