Heat & Glo Fireplace EXCLAIM-36T-C - Manual (Page 15)

Heat & Glo • EXCLAIM-36C Woodburning Fireplace • 4013-093 Rev G • 08/06 15
B. Secure the Fireplace
• Position the Fireplace
This ¿ replace may be placed on either a combustible or
noncombustible continuous À 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
À oor. See Figure 4.5. These metal strips should extend
from the front and sides of the
¿ replace opening by 2 in.
(51 mm).
Note: When elevating the ¿ replace above the hearth exten-
sion 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 4.6 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 À ang-
es located on either side of the ¿ replace) to the vertical
framing.
Important: To ensure proper ¿ t of the glass doors, check
the ¿ replace opening for square. Measure diagonal dis-
tances of the opening to make sure they are equal. If they
are not, continue to shim the
¿ replace until those diagonals
are equal.
1 in. (25 mm) overlap
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).
Figure 4.5 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 À ooring.
WARNING