G. 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 7.14 and 7.15.

•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 7.16. See Section 11 for hearth extension instructions.

1 in. (25 mm) overlap

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).

Figure 7.14 Position the Protective Metal Hearth Strips

H. 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.

 

Top piece must overlap

 

bottom piece

 

Raised Platform

2 in.

1 in. (25 mm) min.

(51 mm)

overlap

Floor

2 in. (51 mm)

Figure 7.15 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform

3 ft min. from top of uppermost chimney section to air inlet.

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Note: Chimney air kit and 11-10 in./279 -254 mm adapter are not shown, but are required in Canada.

Figure 7.16 Possible Outside Air Inlet Locations

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