Hearth and Home Technologies C-40 - Manual (Page 18)

Page 18 Heatilator • Constitution EPA Fireplace • 480-1091C November 11, 2008
• 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
vertical subfloor.
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 18.2 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform
Figure 18.1 Position the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
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