VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R • Installers Manual • 4010-259 • Rev A • 02/05/15
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Noncombustible
Framing Material
HX4 or
equivalent
Figure 7.6 Raised Platform Hearth Extension-Framing
Non-combustible
Finishing Materials
Figure 7.7 Raised Platform Hearth Extension-Finishing
Floor
Noncombustible
Framing Material
Noncombustible
Finishing Material
Protective Metal
Hearth Strips
1/2 in. Micore
or equivalent
insulation
SA36R 16 in. Min
SA42R 20 in. Min
Hearth Extension
Note: The bottom of the fireplace
opening is 8-1/16 in. (205 mm)
above the bottom of the
fireplace. Finished hearth must
NOT extend above this level.
Figure 7.5 Raised Platform Hearth Extension Detail
1. Fireplace Installed Flush on the Floor and
Hearth Extension Raised to Bottom of Firebox
Opening
Non-combustible flooring a minimum of 16 in. (406 mm)
in front of and 8 in. (203 mm) to each side of fireplace
opening of the SA36R. 20 in. (508 mm) in front and 12
in. (305 mm) to each side of the SA42R is required.
The hearth framing must be constructed of non-com-
bustible materials (such as metal framing or equivalent
material) and placed on HX3(s), HX4(s), or equivalent
material. See Figures 7.4 and 7.5.
When creating the platform, allow for the thickness
of the non-combustible finishing materials
.
Seal gaps between the hearth extension and the front
of the fireplace with a bead of non-combustible sealant
or grout.
2 in. (51 mm)
required
Floor constructed of wood or
other combustible material
Protective
Metal Hearth
Strip
1/2 in. Micore
or equivalent
insulation
Continuous,
non-combustible sealant
Tile, stone or other
non-combustible material
Note: Maximum height from floor under fireplace
to top of finished hearth extension is 8-1/16 in.
(205 mm).
Bottom of fireplace opening
Figure 7.4 Hearth Extension Construction