Hearth and Home Technologies 36 Outdoor Fireplace User Manual


 
Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. • Montana US-CAN • 4039-156 Rev K • 7/11
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B. Secure the Fireplace
Position the Fireplace
This replace may be placed on either a combustible or
noncombustible continuous at surface. Follow the in-
structions for framing in Section 3.D. Slide the replace
into position. Be sure to provide the minimum air clear-
ance at the sides and back of the replace assembly.
See Section 3.B.
Included with your replace you will nd two metal
hearth strips measuring approximately 26 in. x 4 in.
(660 mm x 102 mm). These strips are used to provide
added protection where the replace and the hearth ex-
tension meet.
Slide each metal strip 2 in. (51 mm) under the front
edge of the replace. The individual pieces must over-
lap each other by 1 in. (25 mm) minimum in the middle
of the replace to provide continuous coverage of the
oor. See Figure 4.4. These metal strips should extend
from the front and sides of the replace opening by 2 in.
(51 mm).
Note: When elevating the fireplace above the hearth
extension the front of the elevated platform must be
protected with a protective metal hearth strip as shown in
Figure 4.6.
Raised Platform
Floor
2 in.
(51 mm)
1 in. (25 mm) min.
overlap
2 in.
(51 mm)
Top piece must overlap
bottom piece
Figure 4.5 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform
Level the Fireplace
Level the replace side-to-side and front-to-back. Shim
with noncombustible material, such as sheet metal, as
necessary. Secure the replace (using the nailing ang-
es located on either side of the replace) to the vertical
framing.
Important: To ensure proper t of the glass doors, check
the fireplace opening for square. Measure diagonal
distances of the opening to make sure they are equal.
If they are not, continue to shim the replace until those
diagonals are equal.
Protective metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm) under the
front of the fireplace and must extend beyond the front
and sides of fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm).
1 in. (25 mm)
overlap
Figure 4.4 Position the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
Place the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
Fire Risk!
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 ooring.
WARNING