10
BURNTECH
Weight Determination
The following are dead load weight estimates for the
BURNTECH
Fireplace.
Table I
Model:
TFS
43
-ST
Fireplace
835 lb..
Damper/Anchor
Plate, Firebrick &
Mortar
350 lb..
Steel Platform
70 lb..
Floor Area
53” x 28”
(10.3 square feet)
Other Weight Considerations:
Fireplace finished facing (surround): This information needs to be obtained from the contractor.
Weight of metal flue: See chimney manufacturer’s weight specifications. Some chimney systems can weigh up to 50 lb. per
linear foot.
Table II -
Deflection Limits
Construction
L
S or W
D +L
1
Floor Members
I/360
---
I/240
1
For wood structural members having a moisture content of less than 16 per cent at time of installation and used under dry
conditions, the deflection resulting from L + 0.5D is permitted to be substituted for the deflection resulting from L + D.
Note that
BURNTECH
cannot accept responsibility for structural floor support details. All drawings are presented as mere
illustrations to indicate the presence of the underlying floor system. It is the responsibility of the general contractor/installer to
consult with a local licensed design professional for guidance in building a proper floor support system.
1)
2)
48 3/4"
8"
12"
Figure 14
Floor framing anchor rods see Figure 15 for support of
anchor rods by the steel support frames.
2” min
clearance
Fireplace
outline
Dim. “
A
”
10”
Typical Anchorage
Layout
EXAMPLE ONLY
SECTION VIEW
ROTATED 90CW
Figure 16
Figure 15
