England's Stove Works 55-SHPEPI - Manual (Page 16)

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FREESTANDING FLOOR PROTECTION
 The 25-EP requires a non-combustible floor protector if the stove is to be
installed on a combustible floor. If the floor the stove is be installed on is
already non-combustible (i.e. a concrete floor in a basement), no floor
protection is needed (although a decorative floor protector can still be used for
aesthetic reasons).
 When using any floor protector, consider that this stove is not only heavy but
will induce heating and cooling cycles on the floor protector which can damage
tile and loosen mortar and grout joints.
 The floor protector should be UL approved or equivalent and must only be
noncombustible. Since the majority of the radiant heat from this unit is
projected forward, the floor protector only serves to keep ashes and sparks from
landing on combustible flooring near the unit. A hearth rug is NOT an
approved substitute for a proper hearth extension pad.
 The floor protector must extend at least 6 in. (152.4 mm) from the front, sides
and rear of the 25-EP, as shown in the diagram below:
 In the USA, it is not required that the non-combustible floor protector extends
beneath the venting system, but is highly recommended.
 In Canada, it is required that the non-combustible floor protector is underneath
and extends 2 in. (50.8 mm.) on either side of any horizontal venting runs
AND/OR is directly underneath any vertical venting pipe.
*THIS CONCLUDES THE FREESTANDING INSTALLATION SECTION.