Hearth and Home Technologies MONTANA 42 EN - Manual (Page 13)

Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. • Montana US-CAN • 4039-156 Rev P• 10/12 13
B. Secure the Fireplace
• Position the Fireplace
This fireplace may be placed on either a combustible or
noncombustible continuous flat surface. Follow the in-
structions for framing in Section 3.D. Slide the fireplace
into position. Be sure to provide the minimum air clear-
ance at the sides and back of the fireplace assembly.
See Section 3.B.
Included with your fireplace you will find 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 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 over-
lap each other by 1 in. (25 mm) minimum in the middle
of the fireplace to provide continuous coverage of the
floor. See Figure 4.4. These metal strips should extend
from the front and sides of the fireplace 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 fireplace side-to-side and front-to-back. Shim
with noncombustible material, such as sheet metal, as
necessary. Secure the fireplace (using the nailing flang-
es located on either side of the fireplace) to the vertical
framing.
Important: To ensure proper fit 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 fireplace 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 flooring.
WARNING