Heatilator • EL36/EL42 • 4044-132 Rev P • 02/07
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• Place the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
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 fireplace above the hearth
extension 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. The tabs on the bottom pan can be bent down
and used to secure the
fi
replace to the
fl
oor.
Important:
To ensure proper
fi
t of the glass doors, check
the fireplace opening for square. Measure diagonal
distances 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
Note:
Raised Hearth: If the hearth extension is going to
be
fl
ush or less than 4 in. (102 mm) below the
fi
replace
opening, the
fi
replace must be placed on a non-combustible
surface.
