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7100FP EPA Woodburning Fireplace
E. Non-Combustible Facing Material Installation
WARNING
Risk of Fire.
• Follow these instructions exactly.
• Facing materials must be installed properly to prevent fire.
•No materials may be substituted without authorization by Hearth & Home Technologies.
TOOLS NEEDED: Powered drill with #2 Phillips head bit; caulk- ing gun.
1.Secure the fireplace to the floor or wall framing studs at a minimum of two attachment points to prevent further movement of the fireplace. The same holes and L brack- ets that attached the fireplace to the pallet may be used to secure the fireplace to the sub flooring by using a mini- mum of two 1/4 in. x 2 in. lag bolts or equivalent. Refer to Figure 42.1 and install the two metal hearth strips at this time.
1in. (25mm) OVERLAP
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| in. (51mm) under edge of |
| Metal strips 2 | |
| Fireplace and Hearth Extension and 2 in. | |
| (51mm) on both side of fireplace opening. | |
Figure 42.1 | Nail or screw metal strips in place. | |
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Top |
Board |
Side |
Board |
Apply bead of |
Super Calstick to |
edge here |
Bottom |
Board |
Side |
Board |
Figure 42.2 |
5.Ensuring the top of the side pieces and the top board align, attach the side pieces to the outer can and framing members.
6.Use a wet or dry towel or a soft brush to remove any dust or dirt from facing material. Apply a
7.The
Seal with
Figure 42.3
NOTE: All boards are
Boards MUST be attached in the following order: bottom, top, and then the two sides.
2.Attach the bottom board to the bottom of the outer fire- place can with enclosed screws, ensuring the board is centered.
3.Center and attach the top board to the outer can and framing members.
4.Using the Super Calstick, run a light bead (1/8 in. mini- mum) on the butt edges of the top board. See Figure 42.2.
Figure 42.4 Complete installation
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