Harman® • P42i Pellet Insert Installation Manual • 2023 -___ • 08/239 8742-901D
B. Clearances to Combustibles & Floor
Protection
When selecting a location for the appliance it is important to
considertherequiredclearancestowalls(seeFigure3.2).
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! Provide adequate
clearance around air openings and for service access. Due
to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out
oftracandawayfromfurnitureanddraperies.
NOTICE: IllustrationsreecttypicalinstallationsandareFOR
DESIGNPURPOSESONLY.Illustrations/diagramsarenot
drawn to scale. Actual installation may vary due to individual
design preference.
Floor protection must be used from hearth
opening to 6" (152mm) in front ofdoor
glassand6"(152mm)toeachsideofthe
door opening OR 8” (203mm) to sides
to protect combustibles from hot ashes.
A minimum size will be 17" deep by 30"
wideandbemadeofanon-combustible
materialormeetULapproval.
Figure 3.2
A = to sidewall
B = to 12" mantel
C=to3/4"trim
D=to3/4"trim
E=oorprotection
12” (305mm) Mantel
B
A
E
E
C
D
Clearances: A B *C D E (From Glass)
From Insert Body: 12”(305mm) 12”(305mm) 0” 8”(203mm) 6”(152mm)
*3/4 Trim, Zero Clearance to Surround
G
H
F
Location Inches Millimeters
F MinimumWidth 24-7/8 632
G MinimumDepth 15-9/16 395
H MinimumHeight(24”Hopper)
24 610
H MinimumHeight(20”Hopper) 20 508
C. Minimum Opening - Masonry and Manufactured Fireplaces
CAUTION
HearthandHomeTechnologiesdoesnotrecommendadhesive
based vinyl ooring due to thermal expansion. Floating-style
ooring(LVP-luxuryvinylplankorLVT–luxuryvinyltile)canbe
used, but it will reach temperatures up to 110 °F in a room with
ambienttemperatureof70°F.Consultooringspecicationsto
ensure compatibility.
HHTrecommendswoodstovesandinsertshave29inchesof
alternativeooringinfrontofthestovebeforeusingLVP/LVT
regardless if they sit ush on the oor or are elevated on a
raised hearth.
Forallotherooring,continuetofollowclearancetocombustible
requirements in the installation manual.
NOTICE: Clearances that do not meet the minimum guidelines
couldresultindamageorbucklingtothevinylooringandis
done at the installer’s risk.