Majestic Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R • Installers Manual • 4010-259 • Rev K • 1/22
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Protective 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. (25 mm)
min. overlap
2 in. min.
(51mm)
2 in. min.
(51mm)
Raised Platform
Floor
2 in.
(51 mm)
1 in. (25 mm) min.
overlap
2 in.
(51 mm)
Top piece must overlap
bottom piece
Nail or screw metal strips in place.
Figure 3.7 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform
F. Protective Metal Hearth Strips
Figure 3.6 Position the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
• Locate the two protective metal hearth strips measuring
approximately 26 in. x 4 in. (660 mm x 102 mm) included
with this fireplace.
• Slide each metal strip 2 in. (51 mm) under front edge of
fireplace.
• Overlap strips in the middle of fireplace opening by 1 in.
(25 mm) minimum.
• Metal strips must extend beyond the front and sides
of the fireplace opening by at least 2 in. (51 mm),
Figure 3.6).
• Protect the front of a platform elevated above the hearth
extension with metal strips (not included with fireplace)
per Figure 3.6. See
Section 7 f
or hearth extension
instructions.
WARNING!
Risk of Fire!
Protective metal hearth
strips MUST be installed on combustible surfaces.
DO
NOT
cover metal strips with combustible materials.
Sparks or embers may ignite flooring.
WARNING!
Risk of fire!
High temperatures, sparks,
embers or other burning material falling from the
fireplace may ignite flooring or concealed combustible
surfaces.
• Protective metal hearth strips MUST be installed.
• Hearth extensions MUST be installed exactly as
specified.
