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Installation and operation manual - Atlas woodburning cookstove
ENGLISH
Floor Protection
This cookstove is designed to prevent the floor from overheating. However, it must be placed on
a non-flammable surface to protect the floor from hot embers that may fall during loading. The
floor protection must be a continuous non-combustible surface such as steel with a minimum
thickness of 0.015" (0.38 mm), ceramic, concrete board, brick or other equivalent approved
material. Ceramic should be placed on a continuous non-combustible board to prevent contact
between the cinder and the floor through cracks or gaps in the ceramic grout. See the local code
for approved alternatives. No protection is required if the unit is installed on a non-combustible
surface (eg concrete floor) See table and figure below.
Table 1 : Floor Protection
FLOOR PROTECTION
Canada USA
G
1
8" (203 mm) N/A
H 8" (203 mm) N/A
I
2
18" (457 mm) 16" (406 mm)
J
2
N/A 8" (203 mm)
G
I
J
H
Figure 11: Floor Protection
8.1 Clearances Reduction to the Walls and the Ceiling
It is often desired to use as little space as possible when installing cookstove. To do this, it
is possible to reduce the clearances safely and install the cookstove closer to the walls by
permanently installing a heat shield between the cookstove and the flammable material. Two
different heat shields , AC02710 and AC02784, are available to reduce clearances easily and
safely.
It is also possible to fabricate the heat shield but one must be careful since the rules for
heat shield construction are sometimes complicated. Read and apply the instructions carefully.
Some regions may have different regulations. Consult the local building code or contact the fire
department for restrictions, inspection and installation requirements in the area.
8.1.1 Heat Shield Construction Rules
• Adhesives used in the shield construction must not inflame or loose their adhesive properties at the
temperature that potentially will be reached.
• The assembly hardware must allow for complete vertical ventilation.
• The assembly hardware that penetrates in the combustible material from the screen surface can
only be used on the edges of the screen.
1
In Canada, the oor protection is limited to the back clearance (G) if it is less than 8" (203 mm). In the United States, it is only required under the
connected horizontal section and must exceed at least 2" (51 mm) on each side of the connection.
2
From door opening.
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