Floor Protection / Ember Strip And Hearth Extensions - Napoleon HIGH COUNTRY 5000 Serie Manuel D'installation

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floor protection / ember strip and hearth extensions

WARNING
!
• Hearth extensions are to be installed only as described to prevent high temperatures from occurring on
concealed combustible materials. Hearth ember strips prevent burning or hot particles from inadvertently
falling directly on combustible surfaces in the event the building should settle and disturb the original
construction.
An acceptable non-combustible (ie: brick, stone or ceramic tile)
hearth extension that meets the criteria outlined in this section must be
installed.
Hearth must extend 20" (50.8cm) in front of the fireplace when it is not
elevated (see local building codes). Hearth must extend a minimum of 12"
(30.5cm) to both sides of the appliance faceplate.
The hearth must be constructed of a minimum of 1" (25mm) thick cement board
(or equivalent) plus ¼" (6.4mm) ceramic tile.
Ensure that the gap between the appliance and a non-combustible
hearth extension is sealed with sand/cement grout or covered with
an ember strip (or both) to prevent sparks and embers from falling
into this area.
HEARTH EXTENSION
Raised hearths must be constructed of non-combustible materials such as cement blocks or bricks.
While the appliance can be installed directly on the floor (using the ember strip), a non-combustible hearth
extension is required in front of the appliance, that must not be built higher than the bottom of the appliance
faceplate. It may therefore be advisable to build the appliance on a raised platform.
A raised hearth together with the appliance built on a raised platform is recommended for easier wood loading and fire
viewing.
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EMBER STRIP
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EMBER STRIP
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