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B. Secure the Fireplace
• Position the Fireplace
This
fi
replace may be placed on either a combustible or
noncombustible continuous
fl
at surface. Follow the in-
structions for framing in Section 3.D. Slide the
fi
replace
into position. Be sure to provide the minimum air clear-
ance at the sides and back of the
fi
replace assembly.
See Section 3.B.
Included with your
fi
replace you will
fi
nd two metal
hearth strips measuring approximately 26 in. x 4 in.
(660 mm x 102 mm). These strips are used to provide
added protection where the
fi
replace and the hearth ex-
tension meet.
Slide each metal strip 2 in. (51 mm) under the front
edge of the
fi
replace. The individual pieces must over-
lap each other by 1 in. (25 mm) minimum in the middle
of the
fi
replace to provide continuous coverage of the
fl
oor. See Figure 4.5. These metal strips should extend
from the front and sides of the
fi
replace opening by 2 in.
(51 mm).
Note:
When elevating the
fi
replace above the hearth exten-
sion the front of the elevated platform must be protected with
a protective metal hearth strip as shown in Figure 4.6.
Raised Platform
Floor
2 in.
(51 mm)
1 in. (25 mm) min.
overlap
2 in.
(51 mm)
Top piece must overlap
bottom piece
Figure 4.6 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform
• Level the Fireplace
Level the
fi
replace side-to-side and front-to-back. Shim
with noncombustible material, such as sheet metal, as
necessary. Secure the
fi
replace (using the nailing
fl
ang-
es located on either side of the
fi
replace) to the vertical
framing.
Important:
To ensure proper
fi
t of the glass doors, check
the
fi
replace opening for square. Measure diagonal dis-
tances of the opening to make sure they are equal. If they
are not, continue to shim the
fi
replace until those diagonals
are equal.
1 in. (25 mm) overlap
Metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm) under the front
of the fireplace and must extend beyond the front
and sides of fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm).
Figure 4.5 Position the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
• Place the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
Fire Risk!
• Prevent contact with sagging, loose
insulation.
• Do NOT install against vapor barriers or
exposed insulation.
WARNING
Fire Risk!
• Metal hearth strips MUST be installed.
Sparks or embers may ignite
fl
ooring.
WARNING