American Energy Systems Ovation - Manual (Page 35)

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2. Use of an approved thermal barrier may allow for the reduction of no barrier minimum stove
clearances. Remember that a wall (wood studs covered with sheetrock, even if that wall is
covered with brick) is still considered combustible. Functional thermal barriers are made of
hearth pads consisting of two ¼” sheets of mineral board or 24-guage sheet metal spaced 1”
from the combustible wall, with approved spacers that provide additional protection to the
combustible wall. Refer to a hearth pad manufacturer’s instructions or the National Fire
Protection Association Publication 211. Do not violate minimum clearances with approved
thermal barriers. Manville’s CERAFORM 126 is an example of an approved insulated wall
protector. This product has a K equal to .27 and is a half-inch thick. Total thermal resistance
should exceed 1.5 for any material used to ensure proper thermal protection of a combustible
wall.
MOBILE HOME STOVE ATTACHMENT
1. Install combustion air to the bottom of the stove as shown in FIGURE 18 in all mobile home
applications. The other end of the combustion air tube is installed through the mobile home
floor. Ensure that snow or other material cannot prevent fresh air from entering the duct
located outside the mobile home.
2. Install a mesh screen or an approved fresh air cap on the outside of the mobile home
combustion air tube. This cap will keep foreign material, birds, or small animals out of the
fresh air system. Do not use mesh screen from windows as it has too small a hole.
3. If operation of the Ovation freestanding stove causes room air starvation, dangerous fumes
can be sucked into the mobile home from other vented appliances. WARNING: DO NOT
INSTALL ANY OVATION WOOD-BURNING STOVE IN A SLEEPING ROOM. Air
starvation usually occurs: (a) because the combustion air intake is blocked, (b) because the
stove door is left open or does not seal properly, or (c) due to strong exhaust fans being
operated inside the mobile home. Always ensure that fresh air intake systems remain
unblocked and ensure free fresh airflow. Contact your local Country Flame dealer for annual
inspections.