Heatilator • CI60 • 4013-031 Rev M • 10/06
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B. Securing the Fireplace
• Position the Fireplace
This
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replace may be placed on either a combustible
or noncombustible continuous
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at surface. Follow the
instructions for framing in Section 3.D. Slide the
¿
re-
place into position.
Be sure to provide the minimum
air clearance at the sides and back of the
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replace
assembly.
See Section 3.B.
Included with your
¿
replace you will
¿
nd two met-
al hearth strips measuring approximately 26
in.
(660 mm) x 4 in. (102 mm) These strips are used to pro-
vide added protection where the
¿
replace and the hearth
extension meet.
Slide each metal strip 2 in. (51 mm) under the front
edge of the
¿
replace. The individual pieces must over-
lap each other by 1 in. (25 mm) minimum in the middle
of the
¿
replace to provide continuous coverage of the
À
oor. See Figure 4.3. These metal strips should extend
from the front and sides of the
¿
replace opening by 2 in.
(51 mm).
Note:
When elevating the
¿
replace above the hearth extension
the front of the elevated platform must be protected with a
protective metal hearth strip as shown in Figure 4.4.
Raised Platform
Floor
2 in.
(51 mm)
1 in. (25 mm) min.
overlap
2 in.
(51 mm)
Top piece must overlap
bottom piece
Figure 4.4
Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform
• Level the Fireplace
Level the
¿
replace side-to-side and front-to-back. Shim
with noncombustible material, such as sheet metal, as
necessary. Secure the
¿
replace (using the nailing
À
ang-
es located on either side of the
¿
replace) to the vertical
framing.
Important:
To ensure proper
¿
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
¿
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 4.3
Position the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
• Place the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
Fire Risk!
• Prevent contact with sagging, loose
insulation.
• Do NOT install against vapor barriers or
exposed insulation.
WARNING
Fire Risk!
• Metal hearth strips MUST be installed.
Sparks or embers may ignite
À
ooring.
WARNING