Quadra-Fire 7100FP-BK-B 7100FP EPA Woodburning Fireplace, D. Secure the Fireplace, Fire Risk

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7100FP EPA Woodburning Fireplace

D. Secure the Fireplace

•Position the Fireplace

This fireplace may be placed on either a combustible or non-combustible continuous flat surface. Follow the in- structions for framing in Section 3.C. Slide the fireplace into position. Be sure to provide the minimum 1 in. (25 mm) air clearance at the sides and 1/2 in. (13 mm) at back of the fireplace assembly. See Section 3.B.

CAUTION

Sharp Edges

• Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation.

•Level the Fireplace

Level the fireplace side-to-side and front-to-back. Shim with noncombustible material, such as sheet metal, as necessary. Secure the fireplace (using the pallet mount- ing brackets located on either side of the fireplace) to the subfloor.

WARNING

Fire Risk!

Pallet Mounting

Brackets

1 in. (25mm) Overlap

•Prevent contact with sagging, loose insulation.

•Do NOT install against vapor barriers or exposed insulation.

WARNING

Fire Risk!

•Metal hearth strips MUST be installed. Sparks or embers may ignite flooring.

•Place the Protective Metal Hearth Strips

Included with your fireplace you will find two metal hearth strips measuring approximately 23 in. x 4 in. (584 mm x 102 mm). These strips are used to provide added protection where the fireplace and the hearth ex- tension meet.

Slide each metal strip 2 in. (51 mm) under the front edge of the fireplace. The individual pieces must overlap each other by 1 in. (25 mm) minimum in the middle of the fire- place to provide continuous coverage of the floor. See Figure 19.1. These metal strips should extend from the front and sides of the fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm). Nail or screw metal strips in place.

Note: When elevating the fireplace above the hearth extension the front of the elevated platform must be protected with a protective metal hearth strip (not included) as shown in Figure 19.2.

Metal strips 2 in. (51mm) under edge of Fireplace and Hearth Extension and 2 in. (51mm) on both side of fireplace opening.

Nail or screw metal strips in place.

Figure 19.1 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)	Nail or screw metal strips in place.

Figure 19.2 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform

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