B. Secure the Fireplace

•Position the Fireplace

This fireplace may be placed on either a combustible or noncombustible continuous flat surface. Follow the in- structions for framing in Section 6.C. Slide the fireplace into position. Be sure to provide the minimum 1 in. air clearance at the sides and at back of the fireplace as- sembly. See Section 6.B.

Caution! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges are sharp.

Warning! Risk of Fire! Prevent contact with sagging, loose insulation.

•DO NOT install against vapor barriers or exposed insulation.

•Secure insulation and vapor barriers.

•Provide minimum air space clearances at the sides and back of the fireplace assembly as outlined in Section.

Warning! Risk of Fire! Protective metal hearth strips MUST be installed on combustible surfaces. DO NOT cover metal strips with combustible materials. Sparks or embers may ignite flooring.

C. Place Protective Metal Hearth Strips

•Refer to Figures 7.4 and 7.5.

•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 7.5. See Section 10C for hearth extension instructions.

Pallet

1 in. (25mm) Overlap

Mounting

 

Brackets

 

Protective metal strips are placed 2 in.(51mm) under the front of the fireplace and must extend beyond the front and sides of fireplace opening by 2 in. (51mm). Nail or screw metal strips in place.

Figure 7.4 Position the Protective Metal Hearth Strips

 

Top piece must overlap

 

bottom piece

 

Raised Platform

2 in.

1 in. (25 mm) min.

(51 mm)

overlap

Floor

2 in.

(51 mm)

Figure 7.5 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform

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