Heater placement requirements, Floor protection requirements, Electrical requirements – Avalon Firestyles Tree of Life User Manual
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Installation
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Heater Placement Requirements
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Heater must be installed on a level surface capable of supporting the heater and vent
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Due to the high temperature, the heater should be located out of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
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When placed in a location where the floor to ceiling height is under 7 feet, the installation is
considered an alcove and must meet the following requirements:
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The alcove floor to ceiling height must be at least 58” tall
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The alcove must not be more tha
n 45” deep before the ceiling returns to 7’
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The alcove must be at least 46-
3/4” wide
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The heater must not be placed so the vents below or above the door, along the sides of heater, or
along the back of the heater can become blocked.
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This heater may be placed in a bedroom. Please be aware of the large amount of heat this
appliance produces when determining a location.
Floor Protection Requirements
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When the stove is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl or other combustible material other than
wood flooring or a high pressure laminate wood floor, the stove must be installed on a metal or
wood protection panel extending the full width and depth of the heater (Minimum 26-
3/4” wide by
19” deep).
Electrical Requirements
Plug the stove into a grounded receptacle supplying a minimum 1.5 amps (115 Volts, 60 Hz, 180
watts).
The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian
Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.