Quadra-Fire 7100FP-NL-B, 7100FP-BK-B, 7100FP-GD-B 7100FP EPA Woodburning Fireplace, Fire Risk

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7100FP EPA Woodburning Fireplace

WARNING

Fire Risk

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

1in. (25mm) OVERLAP

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 39.1 Positioning the Protective Metal Hearth Strips

The construction of, and materials used for a hearth exten- sion are shown in Figures 39.2 and 39.3. A hearth extension of this construction may be covered with any non-combustible decorative material and may have a maximum thickness as per Figure 38.1 on page 38. Seal gaps between the hearth exten- sion and the front of the fireplace with a bead of non-combus- tible sealant.

WARNING

Fire Risk

•Hearth extensions must be installed exactly as specified.

High temperatures or hot embers may ignite concealed combustibles.

8 in. (203mm) from each side of fuel loading door

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Model # 7100FP		A	B
	in.	41	20
	mm	1041	508

Figure 39.2 Hearth Extension Dimensions

1.Fireplace and Hearth Extension are flush on the floor:

2.Fireplace is installed flush on the floor and Hearth Extension is raised to the bottom of the fascia:

Non-combustible flooring 20 in. (508mm) in front of and 8 in. (203mm) to either side of the fuel opening with a minimum thickness of 1 in. (25mm) and (“k” value = 0.49). See Figure 39.2 and 39.3 and Figures 40.1 and 40.2 on page 40.

Raised hearth must be constructed of non-combustible materi- als such as cement block or equivalent material. Non-com- bustible flooring on the raised hearth must be 20 in. (508 mm) in front of and 8 in. (203 mm) to either side of the fuel opening with a minimum thickness of 1 in. (25 mm) and (“k” value = 0.49). See Figure 40.3 on page 40.

NONCOMBUSTIBLE	GAP (SEAL WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE SEALANT)
DECORATIVE MATERIAL
	UP TO BOTTOM OF FASCIA	6 in. (152mm)
1 in. (51mm)	HEARTH METAL STRIPS
(2) HX4 MICORE FACTORY
BUILT HEARTH EXTENSION
(Each HX4 = 1/2 in. (13mm) thick)

Figure 39.3 Side View of Factory Built Hearth Extension

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