Heatilator • CI80 • 4013-032 Rev N • 10/06
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Note:
When elevating the
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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 4.19.
Raised Platform
Floor
2 in.
(51 mm)
1 in. (25 mm) min.
overlap
2 in.
(51 mm)
Top piece must overlap
bottom piece
Figure 4.19 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform
Important:
To ensure proper
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t of the glass doors, check
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of the opening to make sure they are equal. If they are not,
continue to shim
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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)
.
1 in. overlap
Figure 4.18 Position the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
Fire Risk!
• Metal hearth strips MUST be installed.
Sparks or embers may ignite
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ooring.
WARNING
E. Level the Fireplace
Level
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replace side-to-side and front-to-back. Shim with
noncombustible material, such as sheet metal, as neces-
sary. Secure
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anges located on ei-
ther side of
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D. Place the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
Included with your
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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
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replace and the hearth extension meet.
Slide each metal strip 2 in. (51 mm) under the front edge of
the
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by 1 in. (25 mm) minimum in the middle of the
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provide continuous coverage of the
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oor. See Figure 4.18.
These metal strips should extend from the front and sides of
the
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