Intrepid 1 stove Hearth temperature

[Seanhale]

I have an enamelled Intrepid 1 stove and based in the UK. Our building code says that if the hearth temperature is above 100 degrees C then the hearth must be at least 5 inches thick of non combustible material eg concrete, otherwise it can be a minimum of 1/2 inch. Does anyone know what the published temp is underneath the stove? I've checked the manuals but can't seem to find any info. Without a credible source for this the installers will only sign off on the 5 inch concrete slab which I would seek to avoid installing if possible. Thanks for any advice

 

[EatenByLimestone]

Vermont Castings might have that information, but since the company has changed hands and reinvented itself multiple times since your stove was made it’s unlikely. It’s probably worth emailing them though.

What does the back tag say that the required R value is? Maybe a material that has better insulation can be substituted.

Sweep's Library - R Value of Hearth Materials

My wood stove requires floor protection with a certain R value. Where do I find this rating?

hearth.com

 

[Seanhale]

Hi, thanks for the info, I will email them and see if they have any info. The back tag doesn't say anything about the R value it simply says the same as the manual, that a 1/4 inch noncombustable base covered with sheet metal, or a minimum thickness of 3/8 inch noncombustable material. Thanks

 

[begreen]

If the stove has the standard legs and the bottom heat shield, then a non-combustible barrier is what is required. VC suggested using mineral board covered with a sheet of steel in the manual. Other suitable alternatives would be 1/2" cement board with a layer of brick or tile or stone. If the stove has the short leg option and no bottom shield then it can only be used on a fireplace hearth or a cement floor with no combustible support members.

The manual is located here, in 3 parts:

Vermont Castings older stoves

The first model from Vermont Castings was the Defiant http://hearth.com/images/uploads/vcdefiant.pdf followed by: Vigilant - http://hearth.com/images/uploads/vcvigi.pdf Resolute - http://hearth.com/images/uploads/vcresi.pdf Intrepid These 4...

www.hearth.com

 

[Seanhale]

If the stove has the standard legs and the bottom heat shield, then a non-combustible barrier is what is required. VC suggested using mineral board covered with a sheet of steel in the manual. Other suitable alternatives would be 1/2" cement board with a layer of brick or tile or stone. If the stove has the short leg option and no bottom shield then it can only be used on a fireplace hearth or a cement floor with no combustible support members.

The manual is located here, in 3 parts:

Vermont Castings older stoves

The first model from Vermont Castings was the Defiant http://hearth.com/images/uploads/vcdefiant.pdf followed by: Vigilant - http://hearth.com/images/uploads/vcvigi.pdf Resolute - http://hearth.com/images/uploads/vcresi.pdf Intrepid These 4...

www.hearth.com

Thank you for this and for the link to the manuals. I think I can get a bottom heat shield made up quite easily. Problem I have is the code here says that the unit has to be 'tested and independently verified' regarding the 100 degree C criteria, and in the absence of this the 5" concrete slab has to be installed. It appears that logic and code don't always go hand in hand..... Thanks

 

[begreen]

Try a local UK VC dealer to sort out the code. When the stove was made it was only sold in the US and Canada.

 

[Seanhale]

Try a local UK VC dealer to sort out the code. When the stove was made it was only sold in the US and Canada.

Hi, thanks will do