Hearth and Home Technologies BIR42-B - Manual (Page 21)

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7
Installation of Fireplace
CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions. Wear protective
gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal
edges are sharp.
A. Things to Consider
• Location(s) of outside air kit(s)
• Gas line piping
B. Position the Fireplace
• Place the fireplace on a continuous flat surface.
• Follow framing instructions in Section 6.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Prevent contact with sagging,
loose insulation.
• DO NOT install against vapor barriers or exposed
insulation.
• Secure insulation and vapor barriers.
• Provide minimum air space clearances at the sides
and back of the fireplace assembly as outlined in
Section 6.
Raised Platform
Floor
2 in.
(51 mm)
1 in. (25 mm) min.
overlap
2 in.
(51 mm)
Top piece must overlap
bottom piece
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
Minimum
Figure 7.1 Position the Protective Metal Hearth Strips C. Place Protective Metal Hearth Strips
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Metal hearth strips MUST be
installed. DO NOT cover metal strips with combustible
materials. Sparks or embers may ignite flooring.
• Refer to Figures 7.1 and 7.2.
• Locate the two metal hearth strips measuring approximately
26 in. x 4 in. (660 mm x 102 mm) included with this
fireplace.
• Slide each metal strip 2 in. (51 mm) under front edge of
fireplace.
• Overlap strips in the middle of fireplace opening by 1 in
(25 mm) minimum..
• Metal strips must extend beyond the front and sides of the
fireplace opening by at least 2 in. (51 mm).
• Protect the front of a platform elevated above the hearth
extension with metal strips (not included with fireplace)
per Figure 7.2. See Section 12 for hearth extension
instructions.
D. Level Fireplace
• Level fireplace side-to-side and front-to-back.
• Shim with non-combustible material as necessary.
• Secure fireplace to framing with nailing flanges with a
minimum of two fasteners per nailing flange.
• Check fireplace opening for square to ensure proper fit of
glass doors. Measure diagonals of fireplace opening to
make sure they are equal.
Figure 7.2 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform
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