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B. Secure the Fireplace
• Position the Fireplace
This
¿
replace may be placed on either a combustible or
noncombustible continuous
À
at surface. Follow the in-
structions for framing in Section 3.D. Slide the
¿
replace
into position. Be sure to provide the minimum air clear-
ance at the sides and back of the
¿
replace assembly.
See Section 3.B.
Included with your
¿
replace you will
¿
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
¿
replace and the hearth ex-
tension meet.
Slide each metal strip 2 in. (51 mm) under the front
edge of the
¿
replace. The individual pieces must over-
lap each other by 1 in. (25 mm) minimum in the middle
of the
¿
replace to provide continuous coverage of the
À
oor. See Figure 4.5. These metal strips should extend
from the front and sides of the
¿
replace opening by 2 in.
(51 mm).
Note:
When elevating the
¿
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
¿
replace side-to-side and front-to-back. Shim
with noncombustible material, such as sheet metal, as
necessary. Secure the
¿
replace (using the nailing
À
ang-
es located on either side of the
¿
replace) to the vertical
framing.
Important:
To ensure proper
¿
t of the glass doors, check
the
¿
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
¿
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
À
ooring.
WARNING