#CLW-72 R.1 April 2019
Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. • Kozy Heat Fireplaces
FRAMING 15
3.6 Floor Support and Protection
•
Floor protection in front of the fireplace is not required.
Combustible material may be used if installing a hearth
extension. Consider the thickness of the hearth extension
finishing material if building a fireplace platform.
If using a safety
screen only, the hearth may be flush with the finishing edge. If
using a surround, the bottom of the fireplace surround must be
level with finished hearth extension for proper fit of the optional
surround.
•
If this appliance is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile,
or other combustible material other than wood flooring, this
appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth of the appliance.
•
If the appliance is to be installed above floor level, a solid,
continuous platform must be constructed below the appliance.
3.7 Recess Construction
WARNING: All clearances to venting must be maintained.
Mounting a television above a fireplace has become a common
practice. Television surface temperatures are affected by mantel
depth, ceiling heights, and wall and mantel construction material.
Most television manufacturers specify in their instructions that a
television should not be installed on, near, or above a heat source.
Television location rests solely on the homeowner. It is the home
owner’s responsibility that the preferred TV mounting and mantel
design will not exceed the listed maximum operation temperature of
their electronic goods.
Tests performed determined that surface temperatures did not
exceed 150°F (66°C) when a 4¼ in (108mm) (measured from the
backside of the combustible framing) deep recess is constructed
above the fireplace. See illustrations below.
Figure 3.5, Recess Framing
51
5⁄8
”
(1311mm)
86
½
”
(2197mm)
4
¼
”
(108mm)
79
¼
”
(2013mm)
22”
(559mm)
51
5⁄8
”
(1311mm)
4
¼
”
(108mm)
79
¼
”
(2013mm)
FIREPLACE ENCLOSURE FLOOR
Figure 3.6, Recess Framing - Side View
