I was reading with interest the other hearth pad thread (I forget what stove it was for) which made me wonder about the Oslo specs. When I installed the first Oslo in December I build a raised hearth, and installed a sheet of Micor under the durock because the Jotul dealer told me that was a requirement. Now that I am getting ready to put in the second one I looked at the owners manual, and from what I can tell the Micor sounds like it is unnecessary. This stove is going to be installed at floor level, either on tile over Durock, or flagstone over either durock, or possibly sheet metal if height is an issue.
Is my interpretation of this excerpt from the manual correct, in that I do not need a half inch layer of Micor? Thanks
4.1 Floor Protection
Floor protection under the stove must be constructed of a non-
combustible material for protection from radiant heat, sparks,
and embers.
Individual sections of floor protection must be mortared
together to prevent sparks from falling through to combustible
materials. Any carpeting must be removed from under the floor
protection.
In the U.S. and Canada
The Jøtul F 500 must be installed on a non-combustible surface
extending:
A minimum of 18” (457mm) in front of the stove and the left side
load door (measured from the legs).
And 8” (200mm) on the right side and back of the stove (measured
from side and back panels).
This will result in a minimum floor protection of
54,25”W X 50,5”D.(1378mm x 1283mm) See figure 8.
In a rear vent installation the floor protection must also extend
under the stove pipe a minimum of 2” (50mm) beyond either
side of the pipe.
Alternate hearth protection
A hearth pad measuring 46”wide X 50,5” deep
(1168mmx1283mm)can be used only if the left side door is locked to
prevent use. Door Lock Kit #155850 is available for this purpose.
the stove.
Is my interpretation of this excerpt from the manual correct, in that I do not need a half inch layer of Micor? Thanks
4.1 Floor Protection
Floor protection under the stove must be constructed of a non-
combustible material for protection from radiant heat, sparks,
and embers.
Individual sections of floor protection must be mortared
together to prevent sparks from falling through to combustible
materials. Any carpeting must be removed from under the floor
protection.
In the U.S. and Canada
The Jøtul F 500 must be installed on a non-combustible surface
extending:
A minimum of 18” (457mm) in front of the stove and the left side
load door (measured from the legs).
And 8” (200mm) on the right side and back of the stove (measured
from side and back panels).
This will result in a minimum floor protection of
54,25”W X 50,5”D.(1378mm x 1283mm) See figure 8.
In a rear vent installation the floor protection must also extend
under the stove pipe a minimum of 2” (50mm) beyond either
side of the pipe.
Alternate hearth protection
A hearth pad measuring 46”wide X 50,5” deep
(1168mmx1283mm)can be used only if the left side door is locked to
prevent use. Door Lock Kit #155850 is available for this purpose.
the stove.
