Hearth and Home Technologies EPA Certified Woodburning Fireplace 7100FP-GD-B - Manual (Page 19)

September 1, 2008
433-1390G Page 19
7100FP EPA Woodburning Fireplace
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• Level the Fireplace
Level the fireplace side-to-side and front-to-back. Shim
with noncombustible material, such as sheet metal, as
necessary. Secure the fireplace (using the pallet mount-
ing brackets located on either side of the fireplace) to the
subfloor.
Note: When elevating the fireplace above the hearth
extension the front of the elevated platform must be
protected with a protective metal hearth strip (not included)
as shown in Figure 19.2.
Raised Platform
Floor
2 in.
(51 mm)
1 in. (25 mm) min.
overlap
2 in.
(51 mm)
Top piece must overlap
bottom piece
Nail or screw metal strips in place.
Figure 19.2 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform
Figure 19.1 Position the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
• Place the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
Included with your fireplace you will find two metal
hearth strips measuring approximately 23 in. x 4 in.
(584 mm x 102 mm). These strips are used to provide
added protection where the fireplace and the hearth ex-
tension meet.
Slide each metal strip 2 in. (51 mm) under the front edge
of the fireplace. The individual pieces must overlap each
other by 1 in. (25 mm) minimum in the middle of the fire-
place to provide continuous coverage of the floor. See
Figure 19.1. These metal strips should extend from the
front and sides of the fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm).
Nail or screw metal strips in place.
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 flooring.
WARNING
D. Secure the Fireplace
• Position the Fireplace
This fireplace may be placed on either a combustible or
non-combustible continuous flat surface. Follow the in-
structions for framing in Section 3.C. Slide the fireplace
into position. Be sure to provide the minimum 1 in. (25 mm)
air clearance at the sides and 1/2 in. (13 mm) at back of
the fireplace assembly. See Section 3.B.
CAUTION
Sharp Edges
• Wear protective gloves
and safety glasses during
installation.
Metal strips 2 in. (51mm) under edge of
Fireplace and Hearth Extension and 2 in.
(51mm) on both side of fireplace opening.
Nail or screw metal strips in place.
Pallet Mounting
Brackets
1 in. (25mm) Overlap