ORTAL Space Creator 120, Инструкция по установке и эксплуатации

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5 /
8
” Type X Drywall Requirements
Exterior side (i.e., room-facing side) of the framing must be covered with 5 /
8
” Type X Drywall (or equivalent). Finish material is installed
on top of the drywall. This applies to combustible and non-combustible framing.
Drywall is not required on the exterior portion of an insulated outside-facing wall.
5
/
8
” Type X Drywall may rest on the metal lip surrounding the opening of the fireplace. Drywall must not be attached to the fireplace
as heat transfer from attaching materials (such as screws) can cause the drywall to crack.
No material is permitted to extend past the metal lip surrounding the fireplace viewing area. This area must be unobstructed
to allow the heat barrier and inside glass panel to be removable.
Chase Floor/Platform
The fireplace must be installed on a flat, solid, continuous surface. Surface can be wood, concrete, metal, and other typical solid floor
types. Surface material is not required to be non-combustible.
Fireplace leg height is 9
13
/
16
” (measured to bottom of viewing area). Legs cannot be removed, cut, or adjusted.
Raised Platform Option: To raise the fireplace higher than 9
13
/
16
” height, build a platform for the fireplace to stand on. Platform
must be stable and able to bear the full weight of the fireplace. Platform can be constructed out of wood, concrete, metal, or any other
solid materials. Platform material is not required to be non-combustible.
Fireplace Leg Height
NOTE: For fireplaces with the double glass heat barrier, an air intake might be necessary to incorporate into the platform
depending on the design. See “Air Intake for a Platform” for details.
Hearth Extension
A hearth extension is not required. Any hearth extension used is for appearance only and does not have to conform to a standard
hearth extension installation requirement.