FRAMING AND INST A!LUNG T&-JllE HRlEPL4.ClE
STEP 1: Frame the opening for the fireplace using the
dimensions shown in figures 1 & 2.
STEP 2: If the fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting,
tile (other than ceramic), or any combustible mate1ial other
than wood flooring, the fireplace must be installed upon a
metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the
fireplace.
STEP 3: Set the f i
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eplace directly in f
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ont of this opening and
slide the unit back until the nailing flanges touch the side
framing.
STEP 4: Check the level o, tile f i
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eplace and shim with sheet
metal if necessary. Make sure the unit is balanced on each
side.
STEP 5: Before securing fireplace to prepared f
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aming, the
ember protector (provided), must be placed between the hearth
extension (not supplied), and under the bottom front edge of
the fireplace to protect against glowing embers falling
through. If the fireplace is to be installed on a raised platfom1,
a Z-type ember protector (not supplied) must be fabricated to
fit your required platform height. The ember protector should
extend under the fireplace a minimuD} of 1 - 1/2". The ember
protector should be mad-e of galvanized sheet metal (28-gage
minimum).
STEP 6: Using screws or nails, secure the fireplace to the
framing through flanges located on the sides of the fireplace.
NOTE:
Foi· outdoor installations, the fireplace enclosure
must allow for adequate drainage and f
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esh air ventilation.
It
is recommended that a sealed, corrosion resistant catch
pan with provision for drainage, be installed under the
f i
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eplace within the fireplace enclosure.
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COR.l'l;ER INSTALLATION
HEARTH EXTENSION
A Ma h extension projecting a minimum of 16" in front of
and · a minimum of 8" beyond each• side of the fireplace-:
opening is required to protect combustible floor construction
in front of the fireplace. Fabricate a hearth extension using a
_materia·1
which meets the following specifications a 1-fyer of_.
non-combustible, inorganic .material having_· ,.a ·.'
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.ti1em) ':c
conductivity of K = 0. 4 BTU IN/FT. HR. F (or Jess) at i'
thick. For example, if the material selected has a K factor o't
0.25, sm:kas· glass fiber; the following fommla wQuld apply.: ·::
0.25
x
1.0"
= 0.30
thickness required
0.84
Thermal conductivity "K" of materials can be obtained f
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The manufacturer or supplier of the non-combustible material.
If the hearth extension is to be covered, use non-combustible
material such as tile, slate, brick, concrete, metal, glass,
marble, stone etc. Provide a means to prevent the hearth
extension from shifting and seal gap b e t
w
een the fireplace
f
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ame and hearth extension with a non-combustible material
(see figure 3).
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HEARTH EXTENSION
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WARNING:
Hearth extension is to be installed only
as illustrated.
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