Stratford
Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual
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Replacing the Glass Gasket and/or the Glass ................................................... 28
Chimney and Chimney Liner Maintenance ........................................................... 29
How Often Should You Clean the Chimney? ..................................................... 29
Fire Baffle Removal Prior to Cleaning the Chimney .......................................... 30
PART B – INSTALLATION............................................................ 32
Fireplace Installation .............................................................. 33
Raised base installation of more than 4" (R value for the hearth extension not required)
On the floor or on a raised base of less than 4" installation (R value for the hearth
Minimum HeartH Extension Requirements ........................................................ 37
Framing, Facing, Mantel, and Combustible Shelf .............................................. 38
Clearances to Combustible Material ..................................... 44
The Venting System ................................................................ 44
The Relationship Between the Chimney and the House ....................................... 45
Why the chimney should penetrate the highest heated space .......................... 45