Specifications

Optima Installation and Operation Manual

7.4 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely

It is often desirable to reduce the

minimum installation clearances by

placing the stove closer to walls so the

installation takes up less floor space.

You can safely reduce the minimum

clearances by permanently installing a

shield between the stove and

combustible material. The rules for safe

shields can be complicated, so read

them carefully and follow them exactly.

Note that there may be minor regional

differences in clearance reduction rules

so be sure to check with your building

or fire inspector before proceeding.

7.4.1 Shield Construction Rules

1. Minimum space behind shield: 25 mm (1 in.). In Canada 21 mm (7/8 in).

2. Minimum clearance along the bottom of shield: 25 mm (1 in.).

3. Maximum clearance along the bottom of shield: 75 mm (3 in.).

4. Minimum clearance along the top of shield at ceiling: 75 mm (3 in.).

5. Shield extension beyond each side of appliance: 450 mm (18 in.).

6. Shield extension above appliance: 500 mm (20 in.).

7. Edge clearance for ceiling shields: 75 mm (3 in.).

8. Adhesives used in shield construction must not ignite or lose adhesive qualities at

temperatures likely to be encountered.

9. Mounting hardware must allow full vertical ventilation.

10. Mounting hardware must not be located closer than 200 mm (8 in.) from the vertical

centre line of the appliance.

11. Mounting hardware which extends from the shield surface into combustibles may be

used only at the edges of the shield.