United States Stove Company KING/ASHLEY PELLET STOVE 5500M - Manual (Page 5)

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iNSTALLATiON OPTiONS
Read this entire manual before you install and use your King/Ashley stove. Failure to follow instructions
may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death!
(See specific installation details for clearances and other installation requirements)
A Freestanding Unit—supported by pedestal/legs and placed on a non-combustible floor surface in compliance with
clearance requirements for a freestanding stove installation.
An Alcove Unit—supported by pedestal/legs and placed on a non-combustible floor surface in compliance with clearance
requirements for an alcove installation.
Your King/Ashley stove may be installed to code in either a conventional or mobile home (see SPECIAL MOBILE
HOME REQUIREMENTS).
It is recommended that only a authorized technician install your King/Ashley stove, preferably an NFI certified specialist.
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Installation
iMPrOPEr iNSTALLATiON: The manufacturer will not be held responsible for damage caused by the malfunc-
tion of a stove due to improper venting or installation. Call (800) 750-2723 and/or consult a professional installer
if you have any questions.
FLOOr PrOTECTiON
This unit must be installed on a non-combustible floor surface. If a floor pad is used, it should be UL listed or equal.
The floor pad or non-combustible surface should be large enough to extend a minimum of 6-inches in front, 6-inches on
each side, and 1-inch behind the stove (see FIGURE 1).
Floor protection must extend under and 2-inches to each side of the chimney tee for an interior vertical installation (see
FIGURE 2).
Your King/Ashley stove will need a minimum 31” x 38” floor protector.
A Floor Protector of 1 inch thick is recommended for this installation.