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Installation of Fireplace
CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions.
Wear protective
gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal
edges are sharp.
A. Things to Consider
• Location of chimney air kit (see Figure 7.4)
• Location(s) of outside air kit
• Electrical connections and/or wall switch
• Gas line piping
B. Position the Fireplace
• Place the fireplace on a continuous flat surface.
• Follow framing instructions in Section 6.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Prevent contact with sag
-
ging, loose insulation.
•
DO NOT install against vapor barriers or exposed
insulation.
• Secure insulation and vapor barriers.
• Provide minimum air space clearances at the sides
and back of the fireplace assembly as outlined in
Section 6.B.
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)
overlap
Figure 7.1 Position the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
C. Place Protective Metal Hearth Strips
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Protective metal hearth strips
MUST be installed.
DO NOT
cover metal strips with com-
bustible materials. Sparks or embers may ignite flooring.
• Refer to Figures 7.1 and 7.2.
• 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).
• Protect the front of a platform elevated above the hearth
extension with metal strips (not included with fireplace)
per Figure 7.2. See Section 11.C. for hearth extension
instructions.
D. Level Fireplace
• Level fireplace side-to-side and front-to-back.
• Shim with non-combustible material as necessary.
• Secure fireplace to framing with nailing flanges with a
minimum of two fasteners per nailing flange.
• Check fireplace opening for square to ensure proper fit
of glass doors. Measure diagonals of fireplace opening
to make sure they are equal.
Raised Platform
Floor
2 in.
(51 mm)
1 in. (25 mm) min.
overlap
2 in.
(51 mm)
Top piece must overlap
bottom piece
Figure 7.2 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform
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