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2.4
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
2.4.1
Directions to follow
1)
Before the installation, remove the front of the fireplace in order to protect it. You will find the
bolts or springs behind the lower and higher grids. The front should never be in contact with
products of masonry or acids.
2)
Clear the surface of any mobile combustible material where the fireplace must be installed;
carpet, linoleum.
3)
The fireplace may be installed directly on the floor or a combustible platform (wood, plywood
or any other hard surface).
4)
Make sure to keep ½’’ free at the back of the fireplace to allow expansion (see p.10)
5)
The unit must be installed against a finish wall. No insulation must be added around the unit.
6)
The chimney must have a minimum clearing of 51
mm (2’’) from combustible materials (See
page 10). In order to avoid overheating, never block the clearing.
2.4.2
Rain cap
A rain cap must be installed to protect the chimney from the rain. The lack of a rain cap could cause
corrosion problems.
2.4.3
Minimum height of a combustible shelf and height of fitting
ATTENTION:
No combustible material must be in the space directly over the fireplace,
except the framing which supports the shelf facing. This space must be left empty for 1728
mm (72
’’) starting at the base of the fireplace.
If a manufactured shelf with combustible material is installed, it must have 144 mm (
6’’) of depth
and localized at a minimum of 1344 mm (56
’’) (See page 10) and for a deeper shelf
,
add the
difference to the minimum height of 1344 mm (56
’’).
2.4.4
Covering of the fireplace
1)
The covering of the fireplace can be made of combustible materials. It can be built directly
on the sides and the back of the unit.
2)
It is also possible to build walls at 45 degrees starting from the ends of the fireplace.
However, the right angle adjacent wall must be at a minimum of 432
mm (18’’) from the
fireplace opening (See page 10).
3)
The front wall must rest on the fireplace’s top, behind the facade outline and not on the
facade. The facade outline must be free on all sides. (see page 17).
4)
Choose the best site for your fireplace while considering the arrangements of the doors and
windows and also the air circulation in the room where your fireplace will be installed. Plan
some space for the hearth extension which will be laid out in front of the fireplace and also
for the mantelpiece. Plan a space for hot air ducts (optional), for external air intake. If
possible, choose a space where the chimney will pass through the house without cutting a
floor or roof joists.
5)
Usually it is not necessary to reinforce the floor which will support the fireplace. The floor
capacity can be check by evaluating the weight of the fireplace system. If you have doubts,
measure the fireplace site. Check your floor
’s construction and consult your construction
code if an additional support is required.
6)
The Everest and Etna 2500 can be directly installed on the floor or on a base (See norms for
the hearth extension) and a minimum of 1728 mm (72
’’) from the base of fireplace to the
ceiling is required (See page 10).
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