Quadra-Fire 57ST-ACC-B Installation Manual

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September 27, 2016 7038-206F 95700 STEP TOP ACCFigure 9.1B. Hearth Protection RequirementsFLOOR PROTECTION: Floor protector must be non-combus-tible material, extending beneath appliance and to the front,sides and rear as indicated. The floor must be non-combusti-ble or otherwise adequately protected from radiant heat givenoff by the appliance and from sparks and falling embers. Alayer of thin brick or ceramic tile over a combustible floor isnot sufficient.It is necessary to install a Type II floor protector with a minimumR value=2.04, 16 inches (406mm) in front of glass and 8inches (203mm) to both sides of the fuel loading door. Openthe door and measure 8 inches (203mm) from the side edgeof the opening in the face of the appliance.In Canada, similar floor protection must be provided 18 inches(457mm) in front and 8 inches (203mm) from the sides andrear of the appliance. Figure 9.2 *See exception.*EXCEPTION: Non-combustible floor protector must extendbeneath the flue pipe when installed with horizontal ventingand extend 2 inches (51mm) beyond each side. See Figure9.2WARNINGFire Risk.Hearth pads must be installed exactly as specified.High temperatures or hot embers may ignite concealedcombustibles.Figure 9.4Corner hearth pad dimensions with singleand double wall pipe30-1/8 in.(765mm)59-1/2 in.(1511mm)53-7/8 in.(1368mm)33-5/8 in.(851mm)USA16(FRONT DOOR OPENING)16 in. from glass8 in.Fuel loading door34-1/4 in.minimum45 in .minimum8 in.USA203mm (8 in.)203mm(8 in.)203mm(8 in.)457mm (18 in.)1397mm(55 in.)minimum1092mm (43 in.)minimumMust extend 2 in.(51mm) beyondeach side of pipe(shaded area)CANADA765mm1368mm854mmCANADA457MM(FRONT DOOR OPENING)1511mmFigure 9.3Figure 9.2