FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
SAFETY STRIP INSTALLATION
You must place the metal safety strip (packed with your fireplace in two pieces) beneath the fireplace front before installing hearth extension Slide safety strip approximately 11/2" under the fireplace. The hearth extension will install on top of the safety strip. See Figures 8 and 9.
HEARTH EXTENSION
For manufactured home installations, use the Model H1652 (400 unit) or Model H2066 (500 unit) hearth extension or an equivalent hearth extension* acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. The hearth extension must cover an area 16" (400 unit) or 20" (500 unit) in front of, and 8" either side of the fireplace opening. See Figures 8 and 9. If a raised hearth extension is desired, the fireplace must be elevated accordingly and positioned on a platform constructed of combustible or noncombustible materials.
The hearth extension may be covered with tile or any noncombustible material. The hearth extension assembly must not block lower louvered panel.
Note: Do not install hearth extension until after fireplace and chimney have been installed.
Hearth Extension Clearances & Width
| 400 Unit | 500 Unit |
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On Both Sides | 8" Min. | 8" Min. | |
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Front of Fireplace | 16" Min. | 20" Min. | |
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Extension Width | 52" | 66" |
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| 401/8" (400 Unit) | |
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| 461/8" (500 Unit) | |
| 401/2" |
16" Min. | 211/2" |
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(400 Unit) |
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20" Min. |
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(500 Unit) |
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Gas
Opening
Junction
Box
Opening
Floor
Level
| 21" |
52" (400 Models) |
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66" (500 Models) | Safety |
Hearth | Strip |
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Extension |
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Figure 8 - Installing Hearth Extension |
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10 | 61D0087 |
