Note: Install the hearth extension only as illustrated (see Figures 21 & 22).
The safety strips should extend from front of the fireplace at least 1 1/2" and should extend to be at least flush with the sides. In the event a wooden support is used to elevate the fireplace above the floor, a “Z” type safety strip should be fabricated and used to protect the front surface of the wood support as well as the floor beneath the hearth extension (Figures 23 & 24). The safety strips should be tacked down to prevent possible movement.
Note: The “Z” type safety strip is not sup- plied.
Note: Safety strips are not required when fire- place rests on a noncombustible surface.
1 ¹⁄₂" | Metal Safety Strips |
Figure 23
Blocking
Metal Safety Strips
Figure 24
Step 3. Refer to fireplace drawings and speci- fications (see Figures 18, 19 & 20) for framing dimensions and details. Frame appliance enclosure as illustrated in Figure 18.
Note: The framed depth, 21 5/8" (549 mm) from a framed wall, must always be measured from a finished surface. If a wall covering such as drywall is to be attached to the rear wall, then the 21 5/8" (549 mm) must be measured from the drywall surface. It is important that this dimension be exact.
If the appliance is to be elevated above floor level, a solid continuous platform must be constructed.
The header may rest on the top metal spacers, but must not be notched to fit around them.
Consult all local codes.
WARNING
Under no circumstances can the fireplace top spacers (see Figure
18)be removed or modified, nor may you notch the header to fit around or be installed lower than the spacers. The header may be in direct contact with the top spacers but may not be supported by them.
AVERTISSEMENT
Sous aucune circonstance les espaceurs du dessus du foyer (voir le schéma 13) ne peuvent être retirées ou modifiées, vous ne pouvez pas entaillez le colombage pour ajuster autour ou être installé plus bas que les espaceurs. Le colombage peut être en contact direct avec les espaceurs du dessus mais ne peut être soutenu par eux.
Step 4. The fireplace should be secured to the side framing members through the nailing tab at the top and bottom on each side of the fireplace front face. Use 8d nails(Figure 25).
Nailing Tab
8d Nail
1/2”
Min.
Note: The nailing tab and the area directly behind the nailing tab is exempt from the clearances described on Page5. Maintain at least 1/2” clearance from the firebox wrapper to the framing at the closest point of contact, directly adjacent to the flange.
Figure 25
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
For Canadian Installations - A Cold Climate Kit,
Step 5. Attach the cold climate kit, around the chimney collar with the screws provided (see Figure 26).
Figure 26
Cold Climate Kit Installation Instructions:
1.Connect the 6" (102 mm) Class 0 air duct provided by installer, to the duct collar on the fireplace and secure with two (2) screws from the kit’s hardware package.
2.Route the Class 0 air duct out the back or side wall, up through the ceiling or floor joists to an outside wall. The air inlet hood should be located above snow level or above any anticipated snow level, (Figure 19).
Install As Shown With
Opening In Downward
Position Do Not Block
Entrance
5 Foot Min. Height
From Outside
Ground Level
Figure 27
Note: If the fireplace is installed against an inside wall, the class 0 air duct may be extended into a ventilated attic space at least 18" (475mm) above the attic floor. Secure the air inlet hood to a vertical post with the inlet positioned downward. Ensure that nothing blocks the hood opening. This hood must never terminate higher than three (3) feet below the termination.
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