NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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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 and 9). The safety strips should be
tacked down to prevent possible movement.
Note: The “Z” type safety strip is not sup-
plied.
step 3. Refer to fireplace drawings and speci-
fications on Pages 7 and 8 for framing
dimensions and details. False header
may be positioned directly on top of
the fireplace spacers (see Figures 10,
11 and 12).
Figure 9
Figure 8
metal
safety strips
2" min.
(51 mm)
Platform
metal
safety strips * 2" min.
(51 mm)
*
*
Figure 10
4 x 6 header
spacer
2 x 4 false
header
Figure 12
Figure 11
no combustible
materials in
shaded areas
no
combustible
materials in
shaded areas
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.
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