Heat & Glo Fireplace EXCLAIM-42T-C - Manual (Page 18)

Heat & Glo • EXCLAIM-42C • 4013-094 Rev I • 10/06 18
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 4.19.
Raised Platform
Floor
2 in.
(51 mm)
1 in. (25 mm) min.
overlap
2 in.
(51 mm)
Top piece must overlap
bottom piece
Figure 4.19 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform
Important: To ensure proper ¿ t of the glass doors, check
¿ replace opening for square. Measure diagonal distances
of the opening to make sure they are equal. If they are not,
continue to shim
¿ replace until those diagonals are equal.
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. overlap
Figure 4.18 Position the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
Fire Risk!
• Metal hearth strips MUST be installed.
Sparks or embers may ignite À ooring.
WARNING
E. Level the Fireplace
Level ¿ replace side-to-side and front-to-back. Shim with
noncombustible material, such as sheet metal, as neces-
sary. Secure
¿ replace (using nailing À anges located on ei-
ther side of ¿ replace) to the vertical framing.
D. Place the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
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 extension meet.
Slide each metal strip 2 in. (51 mm) under the front edge of
the
¿ replace. The individual pieces must overlap each other
by 1 in. (25 mm) minimum in the middle of the ¿ replace to
provide continuous coverage of the À oor. See Figure 4.18.
These metal strips should extend from the front and sides of
the
¿ replace opening by 2 in. (51 mm).