England's Stove Works 50-SHW20 - Manual (Page 2)

SAFETY NOTICE:
IF THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS. CONTACT
LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS FOR RESTRICTIONS AND INSPECTIONS
IN YOUR AREA.
SECTION I: FLUE SYSTEM
This stove is designed to install into a masonry fireplace. The minimum opening is
28” wide x 24” high x 16” deep and you must have at least fourteen inches (14”) of
hearth extending from the fireplace face.
Flue Size Needed:
The proper flue size is normally determined by the inside diameter of the opening on
the unit, which in this case is eight inches (8”). Therefore, the connector pipe should be
the same size or larger and never less in diameter than the opening on the stove. The
area of the chimney liner in square inches must also be equal to or larger than the area
of the opening on the stove. If the area of the flue is larger than the area of the opening
on the stove, it should never be more than three (3) times larger.
Exception: If you reline the flue and direct connect this unit, a six inch (6”) flue liner is
acceptable.
SECTION II: FLOOR PROTECTION
Hearth Extension
The firebox on your insert will extend out ten inches (10”) from the face of the
fireplace, so you will need at least sixteen inches (16”) in front of the door. If you do not
have this, it will require you to place an approved floor protector in front of the stove
(such as a hearth extender shield). These boards can be purchased from your local
dealer or from our factory.
SECTION III: INSTALLATION INTO A MASONRY FIREPLACE
A. Preparation
1. Measure your hearth to ensure it is large enough to accept the unit. Your hearth
should be at least thirty-six inches (36”) wide and fourteen inches (14”) from the face
of the fireplace to the edge of the hearth.
2. Inspect your hearth to be sure it is constructed of a noncombustible material such as
brick or stone. Do not install this stove on a hearth that is constructed of wood
framework that is covered by brick or stone and do not install this unit in a zero (0)
clearance fireplace. The manufacturer will not be held responsible for an accident
resulting from this stove being installed on a hearth constructed of a combustible
material.
3. Inspect your fireplace to ensure it is in proper working order and free of any
obstructions.
4. Prior to installation, remove the existing damper or wire it to fasten it open.
5. Place the insert on the hearth and slide about one-third (1/3) of it into the opening.