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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Framing and Clearances
A. Selecting Fireplace Location
This outdoor replace will shed moderate amounts of water,
but is not waterproof. Water and condensing water vapor
may enter the chase under certain conditions.
The replace will not perform as an exterior wall. Moisture
penetration must be considered for construction that places
the replace against structure walls or on moisture sensitive
surfaces.
Exterior Walls (see Figure 3.1)
Hearth & Home Technologies recommends that the
replace chase be constructed outside the structure’s
weather envelope. Where the platform meets the wall, use
a ashing detail similar to that required for attached decks.
Chase platforms, including hearths, should slope away
from the structure at 1/8 in to 1/4 in. per foot. The replace
can be shimmed level. Build the outside enclosure out of
standard building materials, being careful to maintain the
minimum air clearances specied in these installation
instructions.
Fire Risk
Provide adequate clearances.
Around air openings
To combustibles
For service access.
Locate replace away from trafc areas.
WARNING
Note:
Illustrations and photos reect typical installations
and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.
Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.
Actual installation/appearance may vary due to
individual design preference.
Hearth & Home Technologies reserves the right to
alter its products.
Freestanding Installations (see Figure 3.2)
When installing this replace as a freestanding replace
on your porch, patio or in your yard, it must be enclosed
to prevent impact damage to the replace. The exterior
of the enclosure may be nished in a textured plywood,
a wood clapboard siding, brick, or a cultured stone. Vinyl
siding is not recommended for use on the front of the
replace due to the heat the replace produces. This can
cause the vinyl siding to deteriorate.
When Installed on Surfaces Where Water May Collect
or Cause Damage:
Hearth & Home Technologies recommends that a drainage
pan be placed under the unit. This can be constructed
of metal, adhesive polymer membrane (such as ice
and water shield) or other suitable materials. A means
of drainage out of the pan such as tubes or weep holes
should be provided. A slope of 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. per foot
towards the drain port is suggested. The replace can be
shimmed level.
Hearths should slope away from the front of the replace
and chase at 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. per foot. Spark strips must
be used on top of any combustible hearth materials used
for moisture management.