Floor Protection

INSTALLING FIREPLACE ON COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR

If ﬁreplace is installed on a combustible ﬂoor, protect the ﬂoor area either side of the ﬁreplace opening and in the front with an insulating non-combustible hearth extension. (16" [400 unit] or 20" [500 unit] minimum in front of ﬁreplace and 8" minimum on both sides. See Figures 6 through 12.

8" Min.

Fireplace

		16" Min.
	6" Min. Brick	(400 Unit)
	or Stone	20" Min.
	or Stone	(500 Unit)
	from Top	(500 Unit)
	from Top
	of Platform

Brick or Stone Hearth Extension

52" (400 Models)

66" (500 Models)

Figure 6 - Installing Floor

Protection (Circulating Model)

Note: Do not block the side air vents or air inlet louvers on the lower front of the ﬁreplace with hearth extension.

8" Min.

		16" Min.
	6" Min. Brick	(400 Unit)
	or Stone	20" Min.
	or Stone	(500 Unit)
	from Top	(500 Unit)
	from Top
	of Platform

Hearth Extension Clearances & Width

	400 Unit	500 Unit
On Both Sides	8" Min.	8" Min.
Front of Fireplace	16" Min.	20" Min.
Extension Width	52"	66"

Air Vents — DO NOT BLOCK

Metal Safety Strip Must Be

Use if Unit Is Placed on

Combustible Floor

Platform May Extend Under Hearth Extension if Desired

Fireplace

Platform

(If Necessary)

Air vents and air inlet louvers allow necessary cooling air around the fire- place. Determine the ﬁnished height of the hearth extension to be used. Raise the ﬁreplace on a platform, if necessary, to prevent blocking of air openings and lower louvered panel.

Note: No platform is needed if hearth extension does not exceed 1" thick for circulating units or 6½" for radiant units.

Brick or Stone Hearth Extension	Metal Safety Strip
52" (400 Models)	Metal Safety Strip
66" (500 Models)	Must Be Use if
	Unit Is Placed on
	Combustible Floor

Figure 6 - Installing Floor Protection (Radiant Model)

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400BWBCA, 400BWBCIA, 400BWBIA, 400BWBA specifications

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