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DIMENSIONSSTÛV 16-COMBO
.3 FRAMING AND FLOOR PROTECTION
MODEL P T V
16-58
Canada : 21"
USA : 19"
33 ⁄" 29 ⁄"
16-68 37 ⁄" 33 ⁄"
16-78 41 ½" 37 ⁄"
10"
min.
V
17 /"
min.
Install after
the fireplace
All components added between the H base and the external dimensions of the
insulated shell (V) must be made of a non-combustible material.
The red line on the illustration shows where to place the sealing strip.
To be compliant with the building code, floor protection is mandatory. The floor
area in front of the appliance must be protected by a non-combustible material.
The H base raises the fireplace enough that the R value does not need to be taken
into account.
This protection must extend the entire width of the glass plus 8" on each side, on
a projection of 16" or 18" in relation to the glass, according to the standards
applicable in the country concerned.
The 16-combo is installed in front of the wall, which requires a greater protection
slab. The projection (P) is calculated from the wall finishing, meaning the back of
the front panel.
UNDER THE FIREPLACE
It is mandatory to extend the
floor protection (non-combustible
material) under the H base. It is
also mandatory to protect the
wall structure by adding non-
combustible material vertically on
the sides and in the back.
Sealing strip
42 /"
P
T
Cover the non-
combustible material
under the fireplace
...to below the floor
protection.
The junction between the non-combustible
material under the H base and the non-
combustible floor in front of the fireplace must
be sealed to prevent embers from entering the
wall or reaching the subfloor.
IN FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE
STRUCTURE'S LOAD-BEARING CAPACITY
It is vital to ensure that the combustible structure and the floor are strong
enough to hold the weight of the fireplace and the weight of the chimney.
See the technical specifications (page 6) for the weight of the units.
If in doubt, consult a specialist.
!
NOTE
Framing is not always perfectly level. We suggest that at least /'' clearance
be added to the dimensions listed in the table.
!
metal framing
combustible
non combustible
mandatory
