Platform
Metal
Safety Strips
2" Min.
(51 mm)
Figure 8
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Metal |
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Safety Strips | * 2" Min. |
* | (51 mm) |
Figure 9
The safety strips should extend in front and sides of the fireplace opening 2" (51 mm) . 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 (see Figures 8, 9, 10, and 11 ). The safety strips should be tacked down to prevent possible movement.
Note: The “Z” type safety strip is not supplied.
Step 3. Refer to fireplace drawings and specifications on pages 7 and 8 for framing dimensions and details. False header may be positioned directly on top of the fireplace spacers (see Figures 12, 13 and 14 ).
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* 2" Min. (51 mm)
Figure 10
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* 2" Min. | * | Special “Z” |
(51 mm) |
| Metal Safety Strips |
Figure 11
IMPORTANT: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES CAN THE FIREPLACE TOP SPACERS (FIGURE 12 ) 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.
4 x 6 Header
2 x 4 False
Header
Spacer
Figure 12
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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.
No Combustible
Materials in
Shaded Areas
Figure 13
No
Combustible
Materials in
Shaded Areas
Figure 14